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We know that timely, professional advice is crucial to making smart business decisions. Our Expert Advice Articles are written by industry leaders with proven experience in the franchising sector. Our experts cover financial, accounting and legal issues in addition to sound business strategies to help you succeed.

Chris Beasley | Safety Navigator
Let's be straight; because of COVID-19, the number of workers in Australia and New Zealand laid off or on reduced hours and wages is going to be significant.  It is something we are all either directly or indirectly...
Stewart Germann Principal and Notary Public
New Zealand is one of the most deregulated countries in the world to conduct small to medium-sized business.  There is no specific legislation controlling the operation of franchising in New Zealand, and other countries...
Robin La Pere, Franchise Consultant, No Ordinary Businesses and Franchises
If you’re keen to run your own business but lack experience or don’t want to go it alone, then a franchise could be for you. But which one? There are plenty of articles on the subject, and some even include lists of up...
Rostom Manookian, Legal Practice Director at DC Strategy Lawyers
Franchising is a dynamic and progressive business sector   When you take a deeper look into the world of franchising in Australia and New Zealand, you will recognise several brands dominating the industry.   Home to...
Mark Sherry | Partner | Harmans | Lawyers | New Zealand
A franchise is a special type of business and people should do appropriate background research and due diligence when they are considering the purchase of one. The way franchises operate isn’t for everyone, and like...
David Banfield | President | The Interface Financial Group
If two locations are better than just one, then are three or four better still? When an entrepreneur starts a new business they usually concentrate on one location, and growing that site to its maximum potential....
Matthew Jonas | President | TopFire Media
A white ghost strategically placed in the centre of a yellow background—an incredibly simplistic form of marketing, but a logo that is recognised by many. It’s safe to say the free mobile app, Snapchat, is sweeping the...
Graham Billings | Executive Director | Franchise Association of New Zealand
The franchise sector of the New Zealand economy is substantially larger than most people realise. The number of units operating with business format franchise systems has increased considerably since 2003 when a major...