Franchise fees are typically paid for the use of the brand and the operating system. It is the licensing fee to belong to the franchise system. Think of it as a membership fee to belong to the club. How do franchisees get paid? A franchisor makes money from royalties andRead More →

Drawings from business accounts may involve the owner taking cash or goods out of the business – but it is not categorised as an ordinary business expense. It is also not treated as a liability, despite involving a withdrawal from the company account, because this is offset against the owner’sRead More →

The Dog Shows Guarding Behavior Dogs are likely to act with protective/aggressive behavior, even if they don’t feel any immediate threats nearby. If a dog feels like their keeper is someone special, it may sit down nearby to guard them. This is more likely to happen whenever people are relaxingRead More →

The New South Wales Government offers several assistance schemes, including (at the time of writing): First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme – Full or partial exemption of transfer duty if you are buying your first home (new, existing or vacant land) in Australia that is valued at $1 million or lessRead More →

Some of the signers are world famous – among them Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams – and some are obscure. The majority owned slaves – 41 of the 56, according to one study – though there were also ardent abolitionists among their number. Which of the Founding FathersRead More →

Several species are commonly kept as pets including king snakes, rat snakes, garter snakes, corn snakes, various pythons (particularly ball pythons), and various boa constrictors (especially the common boa constrictor). … Most snakes sold as pets are easy to handle and are usually not aggressive. What animal Cannot be tamed?Read More →

Federal law requires that written warranties that come with products costing more than $10 be labeled “full” or “limited.” Full warranties are transferable, don’t limit implied warranties or require the consumer to pay any fees to obtain service (such as shipping charges), and give customers the option of a replacementRead More →

The bottom line is that while a franchise can make you independently wealthy, it isn’t a guarantee. Choosing the right business in the right industry, and going in with preexisting entrepreneurial experience and/or existing wealth can help, but your income–generating potential may still be somewhat limited. How do franchisees getRead More →

German Shepherds can be dangerous dogs. They were bred for herding livestock and not as aggressive dogs. However, many GSDs do have aggressive tendencies that needs to be kept in check. But with the right nurturing, a German Shepherd can be a loving and protective pet. Do German shepherds getRead More →

Guinea pigs are social animals and once used to people, love cuddles and attention. As long as the guinea pig is happy, then cuddle as often as you like. However, it’s a good idea to cuddle sitting on the floor and have a hide close to your lap. Do guineaRead More →