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OUR EXPERTS...
I am interested in owning my own business. I heard Franchise ownership
is a great option but not for the faint of heart. Can you fill me in?
By Brenda Videnoff of Spice Wellness
Oh, the dream of owning your own business. The final frontier on the
road to freedom, or is it?
As we move through our careers, we often think of the possibilities of
owning our own business. “Yea, things will be different when I take over!”
Well, things are definitely different when you are the one calling the
shots. Oh, did I mention that you are probably the one who is there to open
up in the morning and close the doors at the end of the day...
...Or you are the one that is running to pick up the supplies, get to the
store in time to cover the part-time person so that they can have a break,
then off to the printer to pick up the new brochure and then meet with the
local newspaper to place your ad in the hopes that you will get some new
interest and prospective customers in your door...
...And then there is the Payroll, Accounting...well, you get the picture!
There is a very significant difference between creating your own “self
employment” through running your own business and becoming a Franchisee in
an already developed, successful enterprise. There is a learning curve as in
any new undertaking but with a Franchise, you will be supported by a
corporate head office that has the experience, understanding and momentum to
assist you in your new venture. In essence, with a Franchise you are given a
tried, tested and true template that details all the steps required to run
smooth daily operations as well as successful formulas for staffing,
marketing, etc.
Which ever approach you plan to take - groundfloor business or Franchise -
it is important to look to your dreams and visions. If you are feeling a
pull to owning your own business and you truly believe that you have the
courage, energy and intention to move into this arena - Hurray!
You are among a select group of folks that believes that they can accomplish
their hearts desire. What you believe, you CAN achieve.
For more information on Franchises and Franchise ownership, check out
the Canadian Franchise Association at
www.cfa.ca
For great advice on Franchising, contact Brenda Videnoff of Spice Wellness
Systems at 1.877.SPICE.29 or visit her blog at
www.brendavidenoff.com
www.spicewellness.net
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