http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Bringing franchising information, expertise and advice - from around the world - to one place. en-us Copyright 2008 Franchise-chat.com callum@franchise-chat.com info@franchise-chat.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.franchise-chat.com/images/fclogo-sml.gif http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Franchise-chat.com - Dedicated to world franchise news, discussion and information 140 35 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_right_marketing_materials.htm It starts with the development of the story, which should percolate through the marketing materials, like the franchise brochures, website, newsletters and videos. CEO of iFranchise Group, Mark Siebert, shares his knowledge of the essentials. Mark Siebert <msiebert@ifranchise.net> Franchise System Management Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:36:17 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/would_your_franchise_system_pass_the_stress_test.htm The current economic climate is providing unprecedented challenges for many franchise systems. Callum Floyd explores the importance of reviewing and aligning the business model with franchise system structure and the current environment. Dr Callum Floyd <info@franchise-chat.com> Franchise System Management Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:45:10 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_e_factor.htm Corporate psychologist Greg Nathan talks about the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Read about what Greg identifies as the six stages of franchise relationships. This model will be of interest to prospective and existing franchisors and franchisees. Greg Nathan <gnathan@franchiserelationships.com> Buying a Franchise Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:30:31 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/online_search_tactics.htm Learning about franchising and finding the ideal franchise needn't be the arduous task it was 10 years ago. Pamela Gold explains how many stages of the selection process can be undertaken online. Pamela Gold <pam@franchisesolutions.com> Buying a Franchise Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:15:29 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/china_franchising.htm Returning from a recent trip, Jerry Wilkerson explains the huge potential (and complex challenges) encountered by foreign franchisors entering China. Jerry Wilkerson <franchise@att.net> International Franchising Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:01:32 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchising_your_business.htm How do you tell when a business 'franchisable'? What are the benefits of franchising, and what is involved? In this article Mark draws on his experience in franchising to explore each of these issues. Mark Siebert <msiebert@ifranchise.net> Franchising a Business Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:36:08 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchising_in_australia_and_new_zealand.htm Callum Floyd explains why Australia and New Zealand should not be overlooked as international franchise markets. Dr Callum Floyd <info@franchise-chat.com> International Franchising Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:41:53 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/how_healthy_are_your_franchise_relationships.htm In this article Greg Nathan explains the 6 reasons why franchise relationships get strained and applies the old adage "if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it." Greg Nathan <gnathan@franchiserelationships.com> Franchise System Management Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:17:25 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/taking_on_the_uk.htm This article outlines a range of key factors and decisions to consider when evaluating international franchising in the UK and Europe. Brian Duckett <brian@horwathfranchising.co.uk> International Franchising Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:40:10 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/maintaining_a_profitable_workforce.htm In this article Jerry Wilkerson explains how progressive franchisors encourage and stimulate their employees to think and grow with the system. Jerry Wilkerson <franchise@att.net> Franchise System Management Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:04:14 GMT