May 9, 2008 - Smart (Smart Franchising (NZ) Limited), a new provider of outsourced office services, today announced that it has entered into an Area Development Agreement with Rogan Consulting Limited, for three franchised Smart offices in Christchurch to be built over the next three years.

"Entering into our first franchise development agreement is a milestone event and significant step in the growth of Smart," said Adrienne Pierce, Director of Smart Franchising (NZ) Limited. "It is important to have the right franchise partner, and we are very excited about Rogan Consulting joining our team. We are looking forward to working with Andrew and his team to bring Smart to Christchurch."

"It’s not too often you get an opportunity to be part of an emerging franchise concept that is as innovative, unique and exciting as Smart," said Andrew McNab, Director and spokesman for Rogan Consulting. "We are thrilled to be able to bring this pioneering business to business outsourcing to Christchurch."

Today businesses are looking for better ways to do things. Outsourcing their office is one of those ways. “At the moment office service availability is very fragmented,” says Adrienne. “The good news is outsourced or virtual office services do exist now, and are coming to Christchurch.”

“Many business owners want to deal with professionals they can trust in a business office environment rather than with a one man band working from home, and without the expense of going to their accountant,” says Andrew. “The Smart team will operate from dedicated professional premises in Christchurch, where business owners will be able to get all the office services they need in one place.”

About Smart: The Smart franchises provide phone, administration, payroll and financial services for business owners who want to spend less time in the office and more time making money.

Smart, is led by franchise visionary Adrienne Pierce, co- founder of both the PORSE and Smart franchises. For more information, visit http://www.amsartbusiness.co.nz

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