Guide to due diligence when starting a business – franchise or independent
Most small business owners are neglecting the due diligence process when starting or purchasing a business, and when choosing between a franchise or independent business model, often spending hundreds of thousands of dollars without appropriate research. The findings come from a 2015 collaborative report conducted by Griffith University and the UNSW, funded by CPA Australia..
Commercial Real Estate in Frenchs Forest | A guide to Northern Beaches new “strategic centre”
The NSW Government’s $1 billion investment in Frenchs Forest and the Northern Beaches Hospital has created excellent opportunities for local landowners, businesses and commercial real estate owners.
Setting goals: How small changes = Big differences
A common trait of successful people and those who follow through on resolutions or commitments is their dedication to strategic goal setting and planning.
How Amazon will impact retail and how to compete
The December 2017 arrival of Amazon in Australia may spell doom for retail businesses who don’t adapt, however there are opportunities for those who do.
How the B-Line bus network benefits Northern Beaches businesses
Regular routes, more capacity and less congestion would improve commutes and help businesses connect, network and professionally develop. But not everyone is convinced.
Booting the suit: is real estate’s dress code changing?
Businesses with strong formal dress traditions such as JP Morgan Chase have relaxed their dress code to “business casual”, should real estate too?
REINSW’s push for commercial-specific real estate accreditation
Most residential real estate agents are not experienced or knowledgeable enough to manage the sales and leasing of commercial properties, according to the president of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), John Cunningham. The industry heavyweight and founder of Cunninghams Real Estate Agency is leading the charge for stricter training and national accreditation requirements.
Insight into modern workplace design and culture
Best practice workplace design fosters a flexible yet collaborative environment, driving health, morale and productivity, according to the director of one of Australia’s leading workplace design companies. Marcel Zalloua of Valmont Interiors told Pine Property that the changing nature of workplaces – from product to ideas creation – has paved the way for a more.