08 July 2008 | by Mark Brennan. Mark Brennan, as Victorian small business commissioner, heads an independent body that investigates complaints about unfair market practices and mediates business disputes.
You should enter the franchising industry with your eyes wide open, warns Mark Brennan.
08 July 2008 | by Damien Lynch
The federal government has instigated an inquiry into franchising to look into allegations of bullying and intimidation in the $128 billion sector.
08 July 2008 | by Compiled by Damien Lynch
Sunday trading in NSW; Chance to exhibit in China; more
08 July 2008 | by Damien Lynch
A standard system will make it easier to operate across state borders, Damien Lynch reports.
08 July 2008 | by Damien Lynch
The NSW government has produced a new information tool kit designed for retail tenants looking to start a business.
08 July 2008 | by Damien Lynch
Australia's appetite for products and services coming out of the Republic of Ireland continues to grow apace, with Enterprise Ireland reporting a surge in exports from its Irish client companies to Australia of 30 per cent to EUR191 million ($332.3 million) in 2007.
08 July 2008 | by Compiled by Damien Lynch
Australians disbelieve The Leading Edge, an insights-based consultancy, found 70 per cent of more than 1200 Australians aged between 18 and 64 didn't believe Australia was a world leader in inventing new products and services.
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