Articles by Tim Mak

March 12, 2025

The Franchise Recruitment Process

The commercial aspects of marketing, reviewing applications and sealing the deal on a franchise sale...

November 13, 2023

Selling Your Franchise Network: Due Diligence

When selling your franchise business, it is important to have your legal and financial documents...

October 13, 2023

I’m a Registered Training Authority. How Can I Prepare for an ASQA Audit?

If you are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as a nursing school or first...

October 13, 2023

Practical Guide to Applying for RTO Registration

Setting up a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as a nursing school or first aid...

September 7, 2023

Managing Your Franchise Network

Some new franchisors think that most of the effort is complete once they have finalised...

March 15, 2023

How Can A Franchisor Manage Compliance?

The Franchise Code of Conduct is the primary source of a franchisor’s legal obligations. However,...

September 21, 2021

I Am In Financial Trouble With My Bank. What Can I Do?

As a small business owner, you may have found yourself earning drastically reduced revenue thanks...

November 16, 2020

Which Leasing Arrangement Should I Choose For My Franchise?

When setting up a franchise network, you will need to decide the leasing arrangements for...

November 16, 2020

How to Manage a Franchise

Managing a franchise involves balancing relationships while not overstepping in the day-to-day operation of the...

November 16, 2020

How Can I End a Franchise Agreement With a Struggling Franchisee?

The Franchising Code of Conduct clearly sets out the legal requirements for terminating a franchisee....