Can You Sit on Your Couch and Still Learn About Franchising?

FranNet is offering several FREE webinars throughout the rest of the month that you can sign up – which will help expand your knowledge of this type of business ownership AND delve deep into specific businesses looking to offer their franchising concept.

·    Wed., January 16th - 8:00 - 9:30pm
“Franchisor Spotlight: Semi-Absentee Health and Fitness Concept"
Are you looking for one of the fastest growing concepts in a $29 billion industry? Not only is this franchise exploding, but its industry is also seeing incredible growth. This franchise is truly a “lifestyle business” as the energy permeates across the Brand – and throughout its outlets.

• Ongoing, residual income.
• Semi-absentee ownership opportunity.
• Dynamic, exploding franchise.
• No industry experience required.
• You can change people’s lives.

Register now at http://michiganfranchiseforum.com/registration.php.
 
·    Thursday, January 17 - 2:00 - 3:30pm"Franchise Business Opportunities for Hispanic-Americans"Franchising is like the support one might see within a family. Franchisors assist their franchisees with operational, marketing and administrative help much like the support many will find in their family. And franchisees talk with each other in order to share best practices and uncover business-improving opportunities at the ground level. And with the advantages of technology and the internet, the support has become much easier and allowed for cultural and language barriers to be addressed much more easily.

During the webinar, we’ll cover:

• How to easily find the right franchise.
• The advantages to start a business.
• A look at franchise ownership.
• Misconceptions about franchising.
• Building your personal business model.     

Register now at http://michiganfranchiseforum.com/registration.php.

·    Thursday, January 17 - 2:00-3:30pm "Light Manufacturing Business Opportunity" Learn the in the outs of of one of FranNet's Unique business opportunities that offers many of the features and benefits of a franchise, but with NO ROYALTIES and NO RULES!
Light manufacturing, professional business-to-business format:

• Leverages owner’s marketing/sales/management skills
• Traditional business hours (M-F, 8:30-5:30)
• Requires few employees and with higher skill levels
• Offers recession-resistant products that every business needs
• High repeat business: About 80% of sales are generated by 30 to 50 corporate accounts. 
• Hear from the founder and president of the company, as well as several business unit owners in varying stages of growth.

Register now at http://michiganfranchiseforum.com/registration.php.
 
·    Wednesday, January 23rd - 2:00 - 3:30pm"Franchisor Spotlight: High Tech, Proprietary product, Retail Concept" Many businesses claim to be the technology leader in their field, but when you have 57 patents to your company’s name, only one company speaks the truth. And that’s exactly what this Franchisor Spotlight features – the undisputed technology leader in its industry.
This high gross margin business captures share in a $15 billion business, while catering to a demographic with built-in demand. The low cost store location only requires 600 -1000 square feet in order to operate efficiently and effectively. Given its retail aspect, owners receive immediate payment by check or credit card with very little cash handling, if any.

• 2-for-1 retail opportunity.
• Franchisor is the technology leader.
• Caters to a booming demographic.
• Quick ramp up.
• Get your weekends back.

Register now at http://michiganfranchiseforum.com/registration.php.

·    Wednesday, January 30 - 2:00 - 3:30pm"Business Ownership Exploration" Learn franchising basics, including the array of categories and investment levels available (starting at around $50K), and how to go about defining your own personal vision, matching that up with viable choices, and conducting proper due diligence to make sure your selecting the RIGHT fit for YOU!

Here is a brief outline of the topics covered in the "Business Ownership Exploration" webinar:

• How franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support. 
• Basic information on franchising, including the range of industry categories, investment levels and fees. 
• The legal regulations governing franchising that protect the buyer.  
• A strategic approach to defining your personal business model, quantifying your returns and safely researching and selecting the business opportunity that best fits your unique personality, skills, needs and goals. 
• Growth trends and choices in franchising that offer stability and success in weak and strong economies. 
• A brief overview of FranNet’s no-fee, no-obligation consulting service.     

Register now at http://michiganfranchiseforum.com/registration.php.
 

Does Your Career Need a Check-Up?

Just like getting an annual physical at the Doctor, your career needs an annual check-up too!

 

Think about starting your career over right now. Knowing what you know, what would you do differently? What would you do the same? Would you work for someone else, or be your own boss?

There are lots of questions that you should be asking yourself when assessing your career. Here are a few more:

• Would you change industries if you could, or doesn’t that really matter?
• Are you achieving your financial goals in your current role?
• Does it provide you your desired lifestyle?
• Do you find yourself constantly telling yourself “Oh, hang in there, I’ll have a better day tomorrow.”?
• Do you jump out of bed in the morning, eager to head to work , or does the very thought of another day at the office make you want to roll over and hibernate for the winter?

 After assessing the answers to these questions, many of us realize that we need to take control of our professional growth and explore new career options. The world of work is constantly changing and the process of change must begin with you.

At FranNet, we work with clients to find them a great fit in franchise ownership as a career option to provide them the opportunity to achieve all of their financial and lifestyle goals. Even those that aren't ready to make the jump 100% into full-time business ownership, can explore options for semi-absentee franchise option in order to start building their "Plan B".

It all starts with an evaluation of core competencies, communication styles, and management and sales abilities through the completion of our proprietary online personal franchise assessment. Once the results of the assessment are analyzed, a unique "Business Model " is created by having discussion on goals and personal preferences. Matches to franchise opportunities are then made and explored hand-in-hand with a FranNet Franchise Placement Specialist.

If the results of YOUR Career Checkup indicate that a new path is order, perhaps we can help you with that.

To learn more about working with FranNet to explore Franchising as a Career Option, please contact Brigitte Betser at FranNet of West Michigan at www.frannet.com/bbetser, bbetser@frannet.com or 616.891.1374.

Business Ownership - A Career? An Investment? Both?

As 2013 draws near, many questions remain ...  Will my job still exist?  Will my 401(k) jump off the fiscal cliff?  There are many things that effect you that are outside of your control.

Maybe it's time to take control.

Business ownership is a way to take control.  Whether you see owning a business as an investment or a new career - there are many avenues that can point you towards success.

Join me on Wednesday, December 19 in Caledonia, MI (from 1:30pm to 3:00pm) for more information about franchising and the different ownership options and entry strategies available (ranging from single unit owner to semi-absentee investor to regional developer. We'll talk about paths to achieving YOUR goals, and if franchising is right for you.

Following is a brief outline of the topics covered in FranNet’s seminar:
- General discussion of the reasons that compel individuals to start their own business in the first place.
- A comparison of the pros and cons of starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or starting a franchise.
- How franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- Basic information on franchising, including the range of industry categories, entry and long-term strategies, investment levels and fees.
- The legal regulations governing franchising that protect the buyer.
- A strategic approach to defining your personal business model, quantifying your returns and safely researching and selecting the business opportunity that’s right for you.
- Growth trends and choices in franchising that offer stability and success in weak and strong economies.
- A brief overview of FranNet’s no-fee, no-obligation consulting service is also provided.

For more information, please visit www.frannet.com/bbetser or call me at 616-891-1374.  You can also email me at bbetser@frannet.com.  Registration is required, and can be done at frannet.com/bbetser.  This is the first step in taking control, I look forward to hearing from you!

Will 2013 be the year YOU take control?

Are you tired of working that same dead end job? Do you want something more from your career, and the ability to call the shots? Perhaps it’s time for YOU to take control and start your own business!

Consider the world of franchising so you can start a business with PROVEN systems and strategies that will jump start you on the road to success. There are even paths that will allow you to start a business while maintaining your current job.

We have a few remaining seminars and webinars in 2012, where you can learn more about franchising. Please plan to join us for one or more of them. These are 100% FREE to you, and I’ll never ask you for money for my services! Consider me your franchise coach! Find out more at frannet.com/mcory or call me at 313-821-5060 for more information!

EVENTS AND WEBINARS
December 12, 2012
8:00 p.m. EST
Franchisor Webinar Spotlight: Three Separate Brands – All Semi-Absentee Models!
INFO            REGISTER

December 19, 2012
1:30 p.m. EST
Seminar: Franchise Business Opportunities for Older Adults
INFO            REGISTER

December 19, 2012
2:00 p.m. EST
FranNet Webinar: Franchise Business Opportunities for Older Adults
INFO            REGISTER

December 20, 2013
2:00 p.m. EST
Franchisor Webinar Spotlight: Light Business Manufacturing Opportunity
INFO            REGISTER

Can I Start a Business AND Keep My Day Job?

There are many people out there that dream of owning their own business, but never make the leap.  They believe they would need to walk away from the comfort of a regular paycheck, and maybe even health benefits, if they want to make that dream of business ownership a reality.

Are you satisfied with your current job, or just not able to make the financial adjustment at this time? While still employed, would you like to build a longer-term income stream and equity, as an additional layer of retirement security and/or an opportunity to step into the CEO role of your OWN business at some point in the future? SEMI-ABSENTEE ownership is a great option brought by franchising for individuals finding themselves in this situation.

Semi-absentee franchise offerings generally require individuals to devote 10 and 20 hours a week to working ON the business, allowing them to maintain the financial comfort that their day job brings. It’s a great way to achieve success in certain franchise models, allowing the owner to hire staff to run the day-to-day operations, while they focus on both general management and big picture growth – all while they keep their day job. Semi-absentee franchises can also be a great way for EXISTING business owners to diversify their income stream, phase out of their current business, or set-up a family member in a new business.

There are a variety of industries within franchising offering this semi-absentee ownership option with various investment levels.

Learn more about three options available by attending our upcoming WEBINAR on DECEMBER 13 at 8pm ET.  Register at www.michiganfranchiseforum.com or by calling me directly for discussion at 616-891-1374.

WHAT FRANCHISE OWNERS GIVE THANKS FOR

No doubt about it, owning your own business can be tough.  There is risk – there will be rough times, but if your business happens to be a franchise, there are things that you can give thanks for which will help to maximize your chances for success.

1)  A PROVEN SYSTEM – You don’t need to reinvent the wheel to have success, and this is the essence of buying a franchise concept.  You can capitalize on the franchise’s system success and brand to generate profits.  Operations, logistics, marketing, and more – there is a reason why the concept you bought into has been successful in the past.

2)  SHARED MARKETING – Whether the corporation spends marketing dollars, or a networked group of owners shares the costs, shared marketing can help you achieve a bigger marketing reach.  Television, billboards, and more can be viable options now that you are part of a marketing pool looking to make the biggest impact.

3)  A FRATENITY OF OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT YOU TO SUCCEED – It’s intuitive to believe that franchisors want you to succeed, as they can only make the most money if you are making the most money. It’s a simple fact and the honest truth.  Your fellow owners can also benefit from your success, as when customers happen to be in their regional area – they can stop into their businesses to expect the same quality business as they receive from you.  So, knowing those two concepts, why not tap into their knowledge base and find out what works best for them?  Quite simply, everyone works as a team and can reach greater heights through collective efforts and cooperation success.

If you or someone you know want are looking to learn more about franchising, I can help people discover the ins and outs, and potentially pair them you with a franchise concept that will fit their needs and objectives.  My services are 100% FREE, and folks can consider me their franchising coach.  I can be reached at 616-891-1374

or bbetser@frannet.com. Don’t forget to read my previous blog articles, and check out michiganfranchiseforum.com for some more great info!

EVENTS AND WEBINARS

November 28, 2012 – Caledonia, MI
Seminar:  Business Ownership Options

INFO                        REGISTER

December 5, 2012
Business Ownership Exploration Webinar
INFO                        REGISTER

December 13, 2012
Franchisor Spotlight:  One Spotlight, Three Separate Franchises
INFO                        REGISTER

Deember 19, 2012
FranNet Webinar:  Franchise Business Opportunities for Older Adults
INFO                        REGISTER

Owning a Franchise Doesn't Have to be Scary!

Last week was Halloween, and as I looked at the trick-or-treaters coming towards the door … there were a lot of scary ghosts and goblins.  But, underneath the costumes were the faces of smiling young children waiting for the mini-candy bars that I handed out.

Owning a franchise may seem scary too.  People throwing concepts at you left and right, seeming like scary car dealers looking to make a quick buck.  By just reading my blog, you are already on the pathway to becoming a smiling franchise owner.

Here are some steps to taking the scariness out of owning a franchise:

1)  Do your research – The more research you do on a potential franchise, the more facts you will discover that will either make you fall in love with a concept – or totally discard it.

2)   Know that there is help out there – Talk to a FranNet Placement Specialist to assist in helping you find the right concepts for investigation and to provide you steps to take to make sure you complete all the right research.  We are here to help guide you in the right direction of finding franchise fit, and have a proven methodology for doing so.

3)  Proven winners – One of the perks of franchising is that it is a proven, systematic process to being in business.  Not all franchises are built the same though, and many concepts experience failures of franchisees in their system. It’s not fool-proof, however, if you pick the right one, it can be a vehicle to get you to your destination, while meeting your financial and lifestyle goals.  Finding the right fit is best done by focusing on the function of the owner in addition to the function of the business.  FranNet can help you with this, and alleviate some of the stress and guesswork associated with finding a winner.

I am here to help in your franchise search.  All of my services are free to you. I want to help you succeed, and FranNet has a proven track record of matching entrepreneurs with successful franchise concepts.  Please feel free to contact me at 616-891-1374 or bbetser@frannet.com, and lets talk about whether franchising may be right for you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov 07, 2012 / Online Webinar, US and Canada
Franchisor Spotlight: Home-based, Business-to-Business Franchise

Nov 13, 2012 / Online Webinar, US and Canada
Business Exploration for African-Americans

Nov 15, 2012 / Online Webinar, US and Canada
Franchisor Spotlight: Two-for-One Retail Opportunity

Nov 28, 2012 / Greater Grand Rapids, MI

Seminar - “Business Ownership Options”