The retail, and hair and beauty industries are set to collide with the announcement that peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the Hair and Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) have commenced a partnership.
Eighty-four per cent of surveyed businesses in the APAC region believe use of artificial intelligence has customers feeling closer to them due to efforts to improve customer service, according to a report by MIT.
Boosting franchise knowledge among the sector’s professionals is beneficial for everyone.
When it comes to building and operating a franchise venture, the most pivotal indicator of your business’ success is the profit margins, but for first time business owners, profit can be a confusing prospect.
While the Christmas sales period is often chaotic and busy, the post-holiday season lull can create an issue for unprepared retailers, according to data from credit firm Atradius.
Have you ever tried to assemble a piece of IKEA furniture? Not as easy as it seems.
When it comes to finding the perfect franchisees for your businesses, it’s important to approach the task with focus, diligence and patience.
Three friends got together and thought about a new future for themselves and their families. Now it’s a reality. Raman Swaminathan, Shankar Arunachalam and Uday Shankar Sethu Raman have turned their backs on corporate Australia.
After the initial stress of buying into a franchise business subsides, the training is complete and doors are finally open, the next step is building a healthy clientele.
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is calling for input from the nation’s car dealers in anticipation of a possible split from the Franchising Code of Conduct.
How can you be sure to pick the top spot for your franchise business? How do you know you are paying the right price?
It’s a competitive marketplace but as these figures show, there’s plenty of room to add weight to the franchises in the gym space.