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Walker Wayland/BDA Business and Franchising Golf Day Sponsor’s Breakfast

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On Wednesday 24th April at Table 28 in West Perth BDA took the opportunity to thank the sponsors for their support at this years event. A discussion took place regarding the day and feedback we recieved from golf day attendees to make … Continue reading

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Budget 2013/14: Is it ‘Stronger, Smarter & Fairer’?

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  Our guest columnist, Kirstin Stewart, Director of Business Services for HLB Mann Judd, gives her view on how the Federal Budget will effect you over the next 12 months. Treasurer Wayne Swan announced the Labor Government’s Federal Budget for … Continue reading

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Branding – Is It Much Ado About Nothing?

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As an owner of a creative company that, for 17 years has been successfully and extensively been dealing with, creating and being the custodian of brands, a recurring question I am asked is “Branding. How important is it and should … Continue reading

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BDA Nominated for the Australian Business Quality Awards

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Business Development Alliance has been nominated for the Australian Business Quality Awards by a loyal customer. Since 2007, the Australian Business Quality Awards has been rewarding businesses that deserve recognition for their exceptional levels of customer service. They profile and … Continue reading

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Family Business Australia – State Conference April 19th

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Our Director, Mark Fernandez will chair a session ‘Franchising and the Family Business’. He will look at the use of franchising as a growth strategy for family business and will be joined by the Business Development Manager of Aroma Cafe … Continue reading

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What It Takes To Run A Successful Franchise Business

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A smooth running franchise business takes all the same preparation as to win gold in the 100m men’s final. You need to plan ahead, train everyday and become mentally tough enough to handle any situation that presents itself. It’s never … Continue reading

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BDA your Six Sigma and Lean Practitioners

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We explain what Six Sigma can do for your business as BDA can assist you with improving efficiencies in your business. Six Sigma is a business management strategy, originally developed by Motorola, USA in 1986. Six Sigma became well known … Continue reading

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Walker Wayland/BDA Franchising and Business Golf Day 2013

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The Walker Wayland/BDA Franchising and Business Corporate Golf Day for 2013 was a huge success! A big thank you goes out to our sponsors; Walker Wayland, Borrello Legal, Silver Chef Ltd, Murfett Legal, Tag Finance for your support on the … Continue reading

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Did you know you can be liable for misleading or false comments posted by fans / followers / customers on your business’s facebook page?

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Facebook, Twitter and YouTube give all businesses a new, direct way to interact with customers, to attract new customers, and to promote their products and services.  However, businesses using social media channels have a responsibility to ensure content in these … Continue reading

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Time to Leave the Nest?

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In discussions with Franchisor about Franchisees selling their business we often hear the following: ‘Who have you sold your franchise to?’ ‘What information did you get before you bought?’ ‘What do you mean they have already taken over?’ ‘We should … Continue reading

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