MLFA In The Media Y Mag
Microloan Foundation Australian founder Brian Keen was featured in the July 2013 issue of online magazine, YMag.
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Franchise on the brink? Top tips to fight back
Congratulations: you bought a franchise. Now, in theory at least, you have the resources to compete with big business. But suppose that your commercial marriage does not run to plan. Suppose you flounder and begin regretting investing in the $130 billion industry. Suppose you start fretting that you just might go bust. The chief barrier … Read more
Franchise on the brink? Top tips to fight back
CONGRATULATIONS, you bought a franchise. Now, in theory at least, you have the resources to compete with big business. But suppose that your commercial marriage does not run to plan. Suppose you flounder and begin regretting investing in the $130 billion industry. Don’t get stressed: here are 10 top fighting tips. Seek top-tier support. If … Read more
Franchising to overtake manufacturing FCA and IBN
Franchising is set to overtake manufacturing in terms of employment numbers within 10 years, according to Brian Keen founder and director of How To Franchise Simply. Recent treasury modelling has suggested that the number of jobs in employment in manufacturing is expected to shrink by 17 per cent this decade, wiping out 170,000 jobs. Keen … Read more
Five franchises under $100k
Australia is the world’s most franchised nation on a per-person basis, with three times as many franchises per head compared with the United States, IBISWorld research shows. The appeal of a franchise is clear. On paper, investing in one brings you turnkey convenience twinned with recognition. Still, you need not bust the budget – the … Read more
Size up a franchise in seven easy steps
Australia is the world’s most franchised nation. It has three times more franchises per head compared with the United States, according to IBISWorld, which describes the $180 billion industry as “booming”. If you are keen to join the boom by buying a franchise, you’d better be careful. A recent watchdog report found that some franchisors … Read more
Could you cut it as a franchise owner? The top 10 traits a franchisee needs
Franchising is a $128-billion-a-year business in Australia. Over a thousand franchise brands run across the country, covering every angle from coffee vending to in-home behavioural dog training. On paper, because its structure has been road-tested, a franchise is a money-making machine. In theory, any dropkick can run one successfully – all anyone has to do … Read more
Red Tent Radio Episode #29 featuring Brian Keen
Red Tent Radio Episode #29 featuring Brian Keen from Franchising Made Easy
If you want to franchise your business, Red Tent Radio has your answers on this week’s show
On this week’s episode of Red Tent Radio, Ludwina Dautovic interviews Brian Keen who is an expert in business franchising advice and consulting. Australia, April 06,2014/Free-Press-Release.com/ — This week, Red Tent Radio, one of Australia’s leading and most influential radio/podcast shows for small business advice, interviewed the franchising expert Brian Keen. He has over 40 … Read more
Small business benefits as franchising overtakes manufacturing
In a surprising development franchising is set to overtake manufacturing in terms of employment numbers during this decade. Recent treasury modeling has suggested that the number of jobs in employment in manufacturing is expected to shrink by 17 per cent this decade, wiping out 170,000 jobs. This supports the positive attitude of the franchise community … Read more