Regulatory changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct will force franchises to be up-front with their franchisees. The amendments are expected to improve long term industry sustainability by reducing disputes between franchisors and franchisees. “Prospective franchisees will have greater access to better information before signing on the dotted line,” says Small Business Minister, Fran Bailey. […]
Franchising overseas can be a great option for businesses in a country with a limited home market, such as ours. Domini Stuart looks at what it takes to get ready, and how some successful working models took the international leap. Of the 6.6 billion people in the world, around 20 million live in Australia and […]
Payment gaps in the export process can cause havoc with cash flow. Peter Mace examines solutions to help you better manage your export finances. There are many challenges for exporters, from finding a buyer and finalising a contract, through to organising a shipment and getting paid for it. Many of these steps involve costs and […]
How do you approach the massive US market? Is the FTA really helping? Is our strong dollar really eroding our advantages? Joe Parkes examines the big picture and looks at how successful exporters are working around problems To Australian exporters, America often beckons like the biggest and most bountiful apple tree in the international trade […]
New technology for October'07 Mousing around If you like your computer mouse to be as snazzy looking as it is functional, check out the latest cordless offering from Logitech. The XV Nano comes with a tiny 8mm USB receiver, for plug-and-forget functionality, and a pretty sleek design that includes a MicroGear Precision Scroll to help […]
Like most of today’s businesses, your operation is likely to be heavily reliant on IT and communications services. Yet in the tight labour market, you might also be finding that access to some IT skills is becoming increasingly difficult. If so, what are the options, and to what extent can outsourcing help? Thanks to sustained […]
Dr Alex Maritz shows business how they can be managing challenges of a volatile and chaotic economy James Packer, Richard Pratt, Kerry Stokes, Gerry Harvey and Kerr Neilson top the list when it comes to the Australian wealth index, but that is not the only thing they share. They are visionary leaders in business, adopting […]
A recent survey has found retailers are experiencing reduced sales, because Aussies and Kiwis get embarrassed when buying personal items. The NCR survey found the items that cause shoppers to go the reddest are libido enhancing vitamins, haemorrhoid cream, incontinence products and condoms. When buying incontinence products and pregnancy tests, men and women are as […]
Visa and MasterCard have announced a multi-million dollar marketing campaign to publicise their new payment technology. Europay MasterCard Visa (EMV) uses microchip technology, rather than a magnetic strip, to help prevent credit card fraud. The card can be used for various transactions. Westpac recently began phasing in the smartcard and will upgrade its entire network […]
In theory, it’s simple. Enough money must come into a business in time to pay bills and fund development of more products or services. But many business owners allow a chink to develop in their cash flow, and if the chink becomes a gulf it can be fatal. Rob Dalton offers a guide to creating […]
