15 May 2012 | It's coming, so how will you get ready for the carbon tax? RSM Bird Cameron, one of the largest mid-tier accounting firms in Australia, is urging small to medium-sized enterprises to start preparing
07 May 2012 | Thinking of turning your business into a franchise system? John di Natale of consulting firm DC Strategy has some useful tips and advice.
04 May 2012 | End of year financials can be a headache but there are ways to ensure the process puts your business in a good position for the new financial year.
04 May 2012 | Businesses should be managing both email and social media marketing channels together if they want to optimise their customer interactions, according to global software service company ExactTarget.
30 April 2012 | The great thing about a franchise is that training is part of the package. But before you sign up how can you evaluate the training provided?
26 April 2012 | Like with any investment, location plays a fundamental role in whether or not a franchisee will find their new business venture successful and enjoyable. Chris Ferguson, retail manager at Ferguson
18 April 2012 | Five key points to understanding the Franchising Code of Conduct from a franchisee point of view:
18 April 2012 | Your rights under the Franchising Code of Conduct after you sign up
18 April 2012 | What to do with the information: simply reading the franchise agreement and disclosure document is not enough says ACCC deputy chairman Dr Michael Schaper
18 April 2012 | The franchise sector has a mandatory code of conduct and Dr Michael Schaper, deputy chairman of the ACCC, explains its relevance to franchisees.
16 April 2012 | If you’re ready to invest in a franchise, then it’s time to think about how best to structure the business to gain maximum tax benefit, writes Tim Kilham.
16 April 2012 | Would a trust be the best business format for your new franchise?
16 April 2012 | Structuring your franchise as a company may not be the best outcome for your income tax payments, suggests Tim Kilham of Lanyon Partners Chartered Accountants.
16 April 2012 | What does it mean for your income tax if the franchise structure is a partnership. Tim Kilham of Lanyon Partners Chartered Accountants explains.
16 April 2012 | Which business structure is right for your franchise? Tim Kilham explains how the sole trader option works for income tax purposes:
Education about the franchising process and ongoing training once in a franchise system can be gained from a variety of sources. Click on the links below to find out more about particular learning opportunities.
The Franchise Council of Australia runs seminars for anyone interested in pre-purchase education http://www.franchise.org.au/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=FCAWWW/ccms.r?Pag eId=10040
Free online pre-entry franchise education is available from Griffith University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence, sponsored by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): http://www.franchise.edu.au/pre-entry-franchise-education.html
Learn online franchising at William Angliss Institute Melbourne: http://www.angliss.edu.au/Franchising