Monthly Archives: July 2009

Burnie: Gateway to Tasmania’s Wild NorthWest

Beyond the Ramparts of the Unknown By Roderick Eime Flying into the tiny north-western regional hub of Wynyard, you could easily imagine you are in the middle of nowhere – and that is why so many visitors come! With a … Continue reading

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Selling Out – Is franchising the new model for hotels in tougher times?

What do sewing machines, cola, hamburgers and motor cars have in common? Answer: They made their success through franchising. True. In 1856, when Isaac Merritt Singer needed to expand his sewing machine empire, his funds were exhausted from messy legal … Continue reading

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