Business Name Registration Doesn’t Mean You Own It
Many businesses do not think of calling a trademark consultant when they start up a new business, create a product name or buy an existing business. It is a fact that registering a business, company or...
View ArticleKey Considerations When Seeking Franchise Agreement Advice
Before deciding on becoming a franchisee, prospective franchisees should ensure they have first done a proper due diligence and obtained appropriate advice from experts on the business, site and...
View ArticleWhy the Annual Code Update is More Important Than Ever Before
For most franchisors 30 October is a significant date. Given that most franchise systems within Australia follow the Australian financial year of 1 July to 30 June, then 30 October represents the...
View ArticleA Julia Roberts Shopping Experience
Last year I was walking down Main Beach, Gold Coast (Tedder Ave) with my son and saw some lovely comfortable shoes in a pretty high-end shoe shop. It had a no eating or drinking sign in the window...
View ArticleDisruptive Trends: The Changing Face of Retail
The collapse of Dick Smith has highlighted that traditional bricks and mortar stores, and retail models are on the way out. Consumers now purchase differently than they did 10 years ago with people...
View ArticleNew Year- New You – Franchising Opportunities
Following the start of the New Year many people have come back from holidays having spent time looking at where they are at and envisioning where they want to be, which sometimes leads people towards...
View ArticleFranchising – The 3 Stage Due Diligence
Deciding you want to become a franchisee can be an exciting as well as daunting time. Depending on the franchise you are looking at entering into, this could involve a small investment with the aim of...
View ArticleFranchising Networks: The impact of one and the importance of the Franchisor
When dealing with a franchise network, people will not often distinguish between different franchised businesses, but instead think of one overall business. Franchising as a business format encourages...
View ArticleNews Update – Get Prepared the ACCC are Taking Action
Earlier this year in May, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) issued its first infringement notices for alleged breaches under Australia’s updated Franchising Code of Conduct...
View ArticleGet Ready – It’s Annual Update Time!
Given that most franchise systems within Australia follow the standard Australian Financial Year of 1 July to 30 June, we are fast approaching the expiry of the 4 month period, Franchisors have from...
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