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Do something outside yourself – open a franchise
Do something outside yourself - open a franchise Following is an excerpt from Franchising Without Fear, Six Steps to Successfully Buying Your Own Business: If you want something in your life you have never had, you will have to do something you have never done. —...
Buying a franchise tips
Buying a franchise tips "I'm a very strong believer in listening and learning from others." Ruth Bader Ginsburg When buying a franchise it is important to listen and learn from everyone involved. Here are some buying a franchise tips for listening and learning from...
Franchise Business Plan
Franchise Business plan Advantages of Franchises A Franchise business plan is what most franchisors assist franchisees in developing. Many elements of the plan are standard operating procedures established by the franchisor. Other parts of the plan are customized to...
Optimism: a key to franchise success
Optimism: a key to franchise success A key to franchise success is how optimistic and positive you are about the model and the service you will be providing. You've heard of affirmations. One of the early books I read on affirmations, was titled "The Power of...
Contribution and service leads to success
Contribution and service leads to success One of my favorite inspirational authors is Marianne Williamson. When reading her quote, "A person acting from a motivation of contribution and service rises to such a level of moral authority, that worldly success is a...
Franchises and Management Assistance
Franchises and Management Assistance Advantages of franchises Franchises and management assistance. One of the advantages of owning a franchise is management advice. Moreover, the principal management of a franchise system often has many years of experience running...
Obstacles Don’t Have to Stop You
Obstacles don’t have to stop you. "Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” ~ Michael Jordan, NBA Forward, and Owner Don’t let obstacles get in your way,...
Franchise Group Purchasing Power
Group purchasing power Advantages of franchise Franchise group purchasing power makes it often possible to obtain lower-cost goods and supplies through the franchisor. Lower costs result from the group purchasing power of all franchises. Most franchise agreements...
How do you measure success with a franchise?
Success is a moving target The road to success is always under construction. (Author unknown) You will find that once you reach what you consider success, there will always be another hill to climb. Success is a moving target, enjoy the ride. How do you measure...
Buying a franchise business
Tune out the negative and focus on the positive when buying a franchise business. "When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best tune out." Ruth Bader Ginsburg When buying a franchise business, one of the first strategies is to transform your mindset and focus on...
Franchise Opportunity Just Ahead
Franchise Opportunity just ahead If you get NO as an answer, remember N O only means “Next Opportunity”. Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Each time I get a “no” means I’m one step closer to a “yes”. Searching for a franchise opportunity Have you been laid-off, are you...
Believe You Are Powerful Beyond Measure
Believe you are powerful beyond measure Believe you are powerful beyond measure and you will be amazed at what you can do. ~ Trish Benedik...
Franchise Experience of Franchisor
Franchise Experience of franchisor Advantages of franchises One of the advantages of a franchise is the extensive franchise experience of franchisor. The experience of the franchisor's management team increases the potential for success. This experience is often...
Believe You Have Immeasurable Power – Franchise
Believe you have immeasurable power Believe you have immeasurable power; Your power is infinite, your persistence is endless. Step out of your comfort zone, blast through your fear, and climb the mountain to your dreams. - Trish Benedik Consider a franchise as a way...
A Franchise offers an Established Product or Service
A Franchise Offers An Established product or service Advantages of franchises A franchise with an established product or service shows longevity of the brand. In addition, they offer a product or service that has sold successfully. On the other hand, an independent...
Franchise Start-up Assistance
Franchise Start-up Assistance Advantages of franchises Franchise start-up assistance is one of the unique advantages of owning a franchise. The most difficult aspect of a new business is its start-up. Few experienced managers know about how to set up a new business...
Change your direction with a franchise
Change your direction with a Franchise Real Change "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." Ruth Bader Ginsburg Change your direction with a franchise When you’re ready for a change, our proven step-by-step process will help you make a real,...
Franchises offer marketing assistance
Franchises offer Marketing assistance Advantages of franchises Franchises offer marketing assistance. In fact, a franchisor typically offers several marketing advantages. The franchisor can prepare and pay for the development of professional advertising campaigns....