Do you you dread going to work every day? Have you dreamed about wanting to be your own boss? Are you eager to get your severance package and never go back to Corporate America?
If you have been wondering if there is a better path such as starting your business, but are not sure what that would be or where to begin without risking everything, franchising may be an option. If you have experience managing a project, a department, a division or a business, then you have the potential skills for success. The franchiser provides the industry expertise, training, systems, procedures and marketing support to help you succeed.
To take out the guess work and determine if franchising is a viable option, you can work with a franchise consultant, and it won't cost you a dime to investigate this avenue. Many people associate franchising with the fast food industry. However, there are over 1600 registered franchise companies in diverse industries in the marketplace, according to Anna Wilds, FranChoice Franchise Consultant.
A franchise consultant helps you to sort through the possibilities and match you with the appropriate franchise opportunity. The process begins by asking comprehensive questions such as:
- What are your reasons for wanting a business of your own?
- Have you ever owned a business of your own?
- What hours would you like to work and do you want to be involved full time or part time?
- Where do you want your business to be located?
- How do you feel about managing people?
- How much capital do you have to start a business with?
- Will you have partners?
- Do you want to build multiple units?
- How soon do you want your business to open?
If, after a thorough assessment, you move forward with a good match, the franchiser pays the franchise consultant's fees. It's about ensuring that there is a fit all the way around. You would pay exactly the same franchise fees with any franchise company you chose whether you work with a franchise consultant or not.
Posted by Louise Garver
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