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Buying, starting or franchising a business

What to know and do when planning to buy an existing business or start a new business or franchise. Our articles cover questions to consider, how to weigh up pros and cons, and a handy step-by-step guide.

What to know about buying a business

Buying a business can be hugely rewarding, and there are a few advantages over starting a business from scratch. Learn about the benefits, risks, and things you should consider beforehand.

What to know about buying a business

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Check if getting into business is right for you

Starting a business means investing a huge amount of your time, money (maybe someone else’s money), reputation and energy. Before you take the leap, double check it’s something you absolutely want to do.

Check if getting into business is right for you

Starting versus buying a business

You want to get into business and be your own boss. But should you start a new business or buy an existing business? To help you decide which might be right for you, here’s an overview of the pros and cons.

Starting versus buying a business

Building a business from scratch

Creating a new business starts with a good idea. Before you launch, take time to test your idea, make many (so many) decisions, and more. Here’s an overview of what’s involved in building a successful business.

Building a business from scratch

Franchising advantages and disadvantages

A franchise can be a great way to achieve your business ownership goals, but it’s not for everyone. When you’re thinking about whether a franchise business is right for you, weigh up these potential advantages and disadvantages.

Franchising advantages and disadvantages

Questions to ask before you buy a franchise

Buying a franchise can be a great way to get into business for yourself, but some franchise opportunities are better than others. Here’s what you need to think about before you take the leap.

Questions to ask before you buy a franchise

Is franchise ownership right for you?

Owning a franchise isn’t the same as starting your own business from scratch. The relationships, rules, and risks are all different. This simple guide will help you decide whether a franchise is right for you. 

Is franchise ownership right for you?

A step-by-step guide to buying a franchise

Owning your own franchise business is a dream for many Kiwis – but actually ‘taking the plunge’ can be daunting. To get started use these six steps to buy a franchise business, and help turn your dream into reality.

A step-by-step guide to buying a franchise

How to successfully franchise your business

Franchising can be a great way to grow your business fast, as well as an effective strategy for exiting your business in the future. Here are ten steps for franchising success.

How to successfully franchise your business

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