We all want to see our elderly parents happy, safe and well cared for and at the same time be respectful of their wishes and views. Holidays and get togethers with elderly family members are often times when it becomes evident that there needs to be some family discussions about how to best support your…
Reverse mortgages enable you to withdraw equity from your home. With a reverse mortgage there is no obligation to make any repayments of principal or interest. Perhaps you have the problem of being asset/equity rich and cash poor and you need funds to assist with some home renovations for old age, to fund some lifestyle…
Before you take the plunge into buying a franchise business there are some must dos. The first on the list is to educate yourself about what you are really getting into. Research, reading and talking to people is a great start. Luckily for budding franchises there are very good resources – Start with the website…
Anyone going into business should spend some time engaging in a little navel gazing and examine (honestly) your attitudes, capabilities and goals. There are no guarantees of success just because you are buying a franchise business. A significant percentage of franchise failures are the responsibility of the franchisees themselves. Reasons for failure can include: The…
If you are considering franchising your business model or acquiring a franchise business, there is a lot of homework you need to do before you embark on this journey. Utilise the many resources available to ensure you fully understand the concepts involved and educate yourself before you make the leap – it may save you…
When pursuing a franchise opportunity, many franchisees are overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork involved and often forego the opportunity to negotiate better terms under a franchisee agreement, simply because they are in a rush to get the deal done. Also, many franchisees simply assume that franchisors have a “take it or leave it attitude”…