Franchise/licence/distributor? (part 2/3)

How does it Work? In a basic franchising arrangement the franchiser has developed methodologies and practices for conducting business. The system, on the whole, has been found to be successful but there is no guarantee of the “level” of individual franchisee success! The franchiser, wishing to emulate the success of the original business system, usually [...]

Business angels or demons?

When considering private investment, take care. It may all seem wonderful when the adrenalin is flowing and optimism is at a maximum, but there is no guarantee that your plans will develop in line with the required returns on that investment, and even the closest family and friends may require their investment returning both the [...]

Entrepreneurs – public funding or “dragons den” ?

I remember an encounter with a small business owner in the early 90s.  It was the time between the death of the mining industry and the “loads of money” mentality that grew out of the subsequent economic growth.  He said to me “the problem with people these days is they think that because they have [...]