Is your franchised business falling behind? You CAN fight back!

Business format franchising in Australia has proven to be a reliable pathway for many, especially those with little or no experience in running a business, to own and successfully run their own small business.

 

Australia has a world leading regulatory framework, policed by the ACCC.  Unscrupulous and unprincipled franchisors do get caught and prosecuted by the ACCC - I’ve written about some such cases from time to time in this blog.

 

Most successful small businesses are such because of hard work.  Running a reputable franchise system business doesn’t guarantee success, however, but it does reduce the chance of failure.



Even in a successful franchised business, sometimes things go astray, or aren’t working as well as they should.  If this sounds like you, here’s a Sydney Morning Herald article by David Wilson with some useful tips that may be just what you need to help you.  Together with help from your willing franchisor, your accountant and your solicitor, you still can get back your mojo!

Are you a landlord? Does your rental property have a pool? Double check its safety!

A news story yesterday reported on the rescue by their father of his 2 toddlers from a Sydney suburban backyard swimming pool.  Thankfully, that family averted a near tragedy.

 

News reports also stated that the home was a rental property and, importantly, that the pool’s gate lock was faulty, and section of the pool’s fencing was loose.

 

It’s a timely reminder for all home-owners to effect and maintain their pool safety equipment and to always supervise children playing in or near water. 

 

Property owners too have a legal responsibility, and owe a legal duty to their tenants to eliminate defects in their premises.  See the post I wrote almost a year ago for more on this very topic.

 

Have a happy, and safe, holiday!