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How to improve the appeal of franchising for women

Written by Park Thaichon, Lecturer and Cluster Leader, Relationship Marketing for Impact Research Cluster, Griffith University

The franchise sector might be missing out on opportunities to attract female entrepreneurs.Shutterstock

The franchise model should represent a business model of choice for women. The format has a lower risk profile, as it offers a level of perceived reassurance that the concept has been tested in the marketplace. It also minimises some of the...

Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure
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1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows
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Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

Experts reveal the antioxidant that could help the body’s immune defence
As we head into winter, maintaining good antioxidant levels in our body – by taking vitamin C in combination with glutathione – may strengthen the immune system. Two pharmacology experts…
Cost of Living Crisis Starting to Bite for Aussie Readers
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Boosting Business Success Through Community Sports Sponsorship
All over the world, people love sports and this includes the business world. It's raking in millions through sports sponsorship. Community sports sponsorship gives businesses an opportunity to boost their…

From the first bounce to the final siren - small business lessons from the AFL Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final is one of the most anticipated days on the sporting calendar. This Saturday, the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions will battle i...

Australia’s top finance leaders recognised as CFO role expands

Amid surging regulatory demands and rapidly evolving industry, Australia’s most influential Chief Financial Officers will be honoured at the inaug...

Why outdated security leaves small businesses exposed to crime

Small and medium businesses in Australia are under increasing pressure to address security gaps that criminals readily exploit. An unlocked door, an...

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

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Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...