What makes a Successful Franchisee? With over 20 years experience in coaching both franchisees and master franchisees succeed in business,this is one of the most common questions. I have seen people from all walks of life,many different work backgrounds and a diverse range of nationalities attempt to make a go of running their own franchise business. No all succeed. Many perform to a passable level. While others just excel. What is the magic formula? Use the Proven Systems I don't believe it's intelligence or education for that matter. I have seen university trained 'Professionals",like accountants,business managers and solicitors fail. While I've seen new immigrants with minimal education and English as a second language excel. It seems to be more about the willingness to learn new skill s than the skills they already bring to the table. Willingness to learn new skills There certainly is a need to have a level of self-discipline . Ever...

Rebuilding a legacy after personal hardships I have been ask to respond to a story in today's Courier Mail regarding my dispute with Westpac. The current trading companies that own all trademarks and the brand are trading solvently and growing.  James Home Services and Coffee with James have bright optimistic futures.  They have no relationship to any of the HISTORIC PERSONAL matters raised in the Courier Mail article and we are growing steadily.   My private family matters are yet to be resolved. This is an ongoing personal issues arising from my divorce of Rhonda Jansen(ex James) . I divorced Rhonda in July this year, but there was been no final financial settlement reached as yet. These companies ceased trading because of our separation nearly 22 months ago. Westpac claims are against companies involving  both Rhonda and I . Rhonda James(Jansen) is also a respondent to the Westpac claims. A claim she has not contested. I am disput...