http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:02:22 New Zealand Franchises Articles http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=21793 http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=21793 Top Awardees Build on Last Year’s Success Once again, this year’s awards attracted a record entry and those who reached finalist status were commended by the judges for the overall quality of their entries. The highly contested Supreme Franchise System of the Year award went to Paper Plus NZ Ltd who last year won the Retail Services category, but this year took out both the category and the supreme... http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4054 http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4054 Technology and the Internet has really revolutionised the franchise market. It’s changed how franchisees promote themselves and get customers and it’s also had a big impact on the way they operate their business. An important thing to consider when looking into a franchise opportunity is how technologically savvy the franchisor is. Of course this will depend in the industry and the type of business, but there are... http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3981 http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3981 Want to buy a franchise, but not quite sure what to look for?  Here is a quick guide to help you evaluate the franchise opportunities you are considering.   A good franchise opportunity will have all of the following things: Well-known respected brand While it doesn’t ensure success, buying a franchise of a well-known brand will certainly be a lot easier than investing in one that hasn’t... http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4050 http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4050 Buying a franchise is a great step if you are a first time business owner - especially if you’re coming out of a successful job in a similar field to that of your target franchise. That was my motivation for getting in. I also figured it would take way too long to set up endless business systems so why reinvent the wheel? I did very little due diligence prior to getting into ActionCOACH and have some perspective on this approach... http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4112 http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4112 Industry-respected Australian steel building supplier, Wide Span Sheds, has just announced the release of franchise opportunities in New Zealand. Supplying a comprehensive range of garages, farm sheds, barns, arenas and stables, plus industrial and commercial buildings, the franchises will be linked in to Wide Span Sheds powerful Shed Management System (SMS) for all quoting, tracking and delivery data. According to Wide Span... http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4141 http://www.newzealandfranchises.co.nz/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4141 New Zealanders looking to buy a franchise now have a new one-stop-shop for finding franchise opportunities, industry news and advice from franchising experts online. The online franchise directory NewZealandFranchises.co.nz has been officially launched and is already helping people find the latest franchise opportunities in New Zealand. NewZealandFrachises.co.nz Managing Director, James Greig, believes that the site is the most...