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- How to Buy a Bookstore
- With the bookstore sector resurgent after a few years of decline now is a fascinating time to get into the bookshop trade. But what’s the process for buying a bookstore? Here is our 10-step path to ownership.
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- Sector Spotlight: Bookstores
- The demise of the independent bookseller was greatly exaggerated, despite daunting competition from Amazon, the ebook and chains like Dymocks.
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- The Bookstore Buyer: "You Need Retail Experience and a Passion for Books"
- As the current owner of 40-year-old Grub Street Bookshop in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Liam Jose has ushered the second-hand book seller through a tricky transition. Broadening its appeal beyond an older demographic to a more diverse crowd.
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- How to run a farm
- Recently bought a farm? This guide offers advice on maximising your chance of success in the business. Hostage to unpredictable variables like weather patterns and the price of agricultural commodities, shrewd farmers prioritise prudence, sustainability and keeping abreast of climatic trends.
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- My life as a dairy farmer
- He doesn’t underplay the hard work and challenges involved, but few stay in the business this long without enjoying a significant measure of satisfaction.
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- How to Buy a Farm
- From arable farming to raising livestock or growing grapes for wine production, your first step in buying a farm is deciding which type of farm you want to own.
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- How to buy a coffee shop
- This article explores the process of buying a coffee shop or coffee shop franchise. Topics covered include: finding the right coffee shop, business valuation, how to find value, due diligence, the merits of professional help and tips for buying a coffee shop franchise or van-based coffee franchise.
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- Coffee franchise Q&A: “Coffee-making was my weakest point – but food was my strongest”
- Rohit Rishi’s success suggests that running a successful coffee franchise is more about a positive attitude and less about a barista background.
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- How to run a courier business
- Some tips for running a courier business after acquisition or a courier franchise. We consider widespread customer dissatisfaction with the industry, how to listen and learn, upgrading your delivery vehicle or fleet, lifting aids, marketing tips, and areas where innovation can reap dividends.
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- How to Run a Coffee Shop in Australia
- Need advice on how to run a successful coffee shop? This article will run through the steps you need to take to run a profitable coffee shop.
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- How to buy a courier business or courier franchise
- A courier business can be an inexpensive way into the trade – but not necessarily good value if you’re simply getting a van and a brand with no traction.
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- Courier Franchisee Q&A
- Abdi Waeis is a young and ambitious Fastway Couriers franchisee. He chatted to us about learning Sydney’s streets and how Sydneysiders’ thirst for wine is giving him plenty of work.
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- How to Run a Car Wash
- We examine some of the practical considerations around running a car wash business. Are you making the right decisions for your target market?
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- Car wash franchisee Q&A: “I measure success by customer return rates”
- Daniel Harrison reveals the key to running a successful car wash business (hint: it has nothing to do with how you wield a sponge).
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- How to buy a car wash
- More Australians than ever are turning to the convenience of a car wash. Here are some tips on buying the right business to capitalise on strong, steady demand.
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- Sector Spotlight: Campsites
- Thinking about swapping the rat race for a life in the great outdoors? We look at the campsite sector and how to make a smart investment for your bank account and lifestyle.
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- What Is It Really like to Own a Campsite in Australia?
- Running a campsite is as much about the lifestyle as making money. Victoria-based Big4 franchisee Donna Geier talks about living and breathing the park life and its perks and pitfalls.
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- How to Buy a Business: Due Diligence
- Once provisional terms are agreed, it’s time to check that the basis for the agreement is sound.