The franchise business model is still responsible for kick-starting business careers all over the country. Patricia Moore has this update for franchise buyers.

Richard Horne has posted a colourful work career. But now the star of Renters has found his true passion in business – managemyproperty – a Wellington property management company he’s looking to franchise nationally. By Kevin Kevany.

Angeline Long offers some clarity for employers navigating the minefield associated with the 90 day trial period and non-performance.

Jonny Mole introduces the concept of ‘audience equity’ and its increasing relevance within the emerging ‘connection economy’. In a three-part minseries, he outlines how the concept applies to the functions of Selling, Marketing and Recruiting within an ambitious business. 

A new business, a small family and the global recession wasn’t enough to put Tanya Gray off building a successful recruitment business. And a mentor at the right moment made all the difference. By Peter Boyes.

Finding document management too hard? It’s worth persevering because cost savings and efficiency will be your reward. By Kevin Kevany.

Lizzi Hines is a risk-taker. Putting everything on the line to buy her commercial interior design business prior to the GFC, she has gone on to design her own blueprint for success.

Increased profits and reduced competition are both by-products of operating your business in a transparent and trustworthy way. Hannah Samuel explains.