Looking for a franchise business to join? Franchising may be one of the safest and most convenient ways of throwing yourself into entrepreneurship for the first time. It allows you to be your own boss but with the support and guidance of others who have been in your shoes, thus lowering the risk of failure. […]
8 Benefits of Buying a Building Franchise
There is one thing most business owners agree on: starting a business is bloody hard. When starting on your own, from scratch, you go through what’s known as the ‘trial and error’ period. This is where you become painfully aware of what parts of your business plan are not working, but also what are. This […]
Systems & Processes for a Successful Building Franchisee
In this video, Franchise Support Manager Matthew Wright and Cammeron Gale, our Melbourne Outer Eastern builder, discuss the incredible systems that are in place to assist our builders with running a smooth operation, streamlining tasks such as estimating, quoting, workflow management, and sales. Video Transcript: Matthew: Well, here we are again, guys, with Cam […]
Having A Well-Known Building Brand Behind You
In this video, our VIC and SA Franchise Development Manager Anthony Houston, alongside our Melbourne Outer Eastern franchise owner Cammeron Gale, discuss the benefits of having a well-known brand like Stroud Homes behind you. This includes greater recognition in the market, instilling more confidence in the customer, and the ability to withstand market fluctuations that […]
10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
Investing in a franchise can be a great way to own a business without having to experience all the hardships of starting from the ground up, but it’s not for everyone. Here are some relevant points that you should consider before buying a franchise.
The Cost of Starting a Building Franchise
Deciding to join a building franchise is a significant decision so its natural to have some questions regarding the process of joining, what support you will receive and what is expected from both the franchisee and franchisor. One important question revolves around the cost of starting a building franchise. In this video, James Stroud explains […]
The Top 5 Reasons Builders Go Broke (and How to Avoid Them)
In this video series, we take you through the top 5 reasons Australian builders go broke and offer some sound advice on how to avoid these common pitfalls.
Building & Cultivating a Team Culture
Collaboration is Key Over the years, Stroud Homes has managed to develop a strong reputation as a franchising home-building business all across Australia as well as in New Zealand, attracting new clients and builders alike. An imperative aspect of Stroud Homes’ success and high performance as a major player in the industry is its company […]
Communication is Key
Communication, Training & Support The reasons for starting and running your own home building franchise are as plentiful as they are diverse. But deciding to buy your own building business is also daunting and requires a leap of faith. It requires product knowledge, business skills, sales, and more than anything, hard work. Therefore, a vital […]
Customer Designed Homes
Getting Started “If you’re going to start a new home building business, you need to sell homes,” says Stroud Homes owner James Stroud. That sounds pretty straight forward when James says it, but it seems that many builders wanting to go out on their own forget this critical point. Even James himself wasn’t even aware […]