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THE QUIET ECONOMIC ACHIEVER

Australia’s franchising sector is the quiet economic achiever, according to Bedshed’s Gavin Culmsee, with PwC research showing it achieved double digit revenue growth of 10 per cent on last year against a backdrop of tough economic and retail trading conditions. Chief Operating Officer Gavin Culmsee said would-be entrepreneurs...

You'll never forget your first

Hotondo Homes have launched a never done before marketing campaign using a cheeky sense of humour to appeal to the first home buyer demographic You'll never forget your first Hotondo Homes have launched a new series of home designs, the Milestone Range. Designed with first home buyers in mind, the Milestone Range reflects the need for...

BEDROOM FURNITURE INSULATED FROM ONLINE COMPETITON

The bulky goods sector remains largely protected from online competition, with IBIS World data revealing online bedroom furniture sales make up just a fraction of total online shopping in Australia according to Bedshed’s Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Culmsee. “There’s a lot of talk about how ecommerce is affecting physi...

Are Building Inspection Franchises Worth The Outlay

So you're asking yourself, why should I pay for a building inspection franchise! Why wouldn't I just do-it-myself and save money or put that money into my own business? That's such a valid question and a fair point but, I think you've got to look at the fundamental question of why you're looking at buying a franchi...

Mother-Daughter Team Fulfill Coffee Dream

A former store manager has turned her dream of owning a Zarraffa's Coffee store into a reality, in partnership with her mum. Jemima Harris has worked for Zarraffa's for the past three years and believes the consistency, a great reputation and the flavours of all the beverages were factors in wanting to run her own store.
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