Random acts of kindness
Published April 16, 2012 | 
Ice cream franchise, Ben & Jerry’s, has launched a Random Acts of Kindness campaign, which is seeing its mascot cow ‘Woody’ giving out free ice cream, hugs and shoe shines.
http://www.franchise.net.au/article/Ben-Jerrys-promotes-Random-Acts-of-Kindness-video/534126.aspx
Instagram – how they did it.
Published April 12, 2012 | It’s fair to say Instagram has dominated news headlines this week, after being acquired by Facebook for an astounding $US1 billion.
With 30 million users on iOS alone, it’s easy to see why Facebook was so keen to get its hands on the photo-sharing app, despite the fact it is yet to generate revenue or turn a profit.
http://www.startupsmart.com.au/success-stories/10-secrets-to-instagrams-success/201204125988.html?utm_source=StartupSmart&utm_campaign=91cf4f10ea-Friday_13_+April_2012&utm_medium=email
Jim’s Pool Care recruits 50th franchisee
Published April 12, 2012 | Jim’s Pool Care recruits 50th franchisee
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Sydneysider Stephen Sofer is the latest recruit, and there are now Jim’s Pool Carefranchisees in every state except the Northern Territory with plans to grow franchisee numbers to more than 70 over the next two years.
Six keys to launching a new project in unpredictable times
Published April 10, 2012 | Some of the most surprising research comes from Saras D. Sarasvathy, an associate professor of business administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, whose in-depth study of 27 serial entrepreneurs revealed a number of common behaviours. Instead of starting with a predetermined goal, these entrepreneurs allow opportunities to emerge; instead of focusing on optimal returns, they spend more time considering their acceptable loss; and instead of searching for perfect solutions, they look for good-enough ones.
The point is that successful entrepreneurs don’t just “think different.” They translate that thinking into immediate action, often eschewing or ignoring analysis. Rather than predict the future, they try to create it.
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/strategy/049107-six-keys-to-launching-a-new-project-in-unpredictable-times.html?utm_source=SmartCompany&utm_campaign=4199a653f8-Tuesday_10_April_201210_04_2012&utm_medium=email
John Hancock takes on mum, Gina Rinehart
Published April 5, 2012 | Iron ore billionaire Gina Rinehart’s son, John Hancock, is set to go head-to-head with his mother by launching a building product which replaces steel in construction, threatening to undercut the industry that Rinehart’s iron ore holdings depend on.
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/resources-and-energy/049098-steely-twist-in-rinehart-family-battle-son-takes-on-gina-in-business.html?utm_source=SmartCompany&utm_campaign=fe355b234d-Thursday_5_April_201205_04_2012&utm_medium=email
How to spot franchise opportunities for a good lifestyle | Services
Published April 4, 2012 | Many people consider becoming franchisees to improve their lifestyle options. Sarah Stowe offers her expert insight into what issues to consider in choosing among the various franchise options that are available.
How to spot franchise opportunities for a good lifestyle
Franchise opportunities for a good lifestyle – isn’t that everyone’s dream? The opportunity to run your own business with a back-up team of experts in marketing, IT, training, admin and sales just a phone call away – and the flexibility of being your own boss, free to attend school events, take a leisurely lunch, play a regular game of golf.
So how do you do it? How do you match your desire for freedom and flexibility with a franchise system that will offer you a good return on your investment and be there to support you when help is needed?
How to spot franchise opportunities for a good lifestyle | Services.
Visual Innovation Australia
Published April 4, 2012 | We’d like to thank Visual Innovation Australia for producing some stunning graphics for our exhibition. Fantastic service, so easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. We’re delighted to give you a plug on our blog! www.visualinnovationaustralia.com.au
What do you need to invest in a McDonald’s franchise?
Published April 2, 2012 | 
Fast food giant McDonald’s is taking strides to open its doors to new franchisees. And while the upfront commitment to the brand is financially demanding, the rewards mean franchisees rarely leave the system. That’s according to McDonald’s franchising manager Bert Cotte who spoke with Franchising magazine editor, Sarah Stowe.http://www.franchise.net.au/article/What-do-you-need-to-invest-in-a-McDonalds-franchise-video/533945.aspx
Gutter-Vac – Franchisee of the Year Award
Published March 27, 2012 | The Franchisee of the Year award is reserved for franchise partners who have excelled in aspects of the business including business growth, sales growth and support of the franchise system and the Gutter-Vac brand,” he said.
“Peter is one of our original franchisees who has established a very successful operation in the ACT and he is a model franchisee for others in the network and ought to be very proud of this achievement.”
http://www.franchise.net.au/article/Gutter-Vac-names-top-performing-franchisee/533883.aspx
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