Exploring Business Ownership? Don't Miss This Free Seminar!

For most people, starting a business is a once in a lifetime event. It’s essential to utilize available resources effectively and “get it right” the first time. There are three primary ways of getting into business. It is always good to understand your options and determine what is best for you, as every choice has its advantages and disadvantages. This information session will discuss the three primary business ownership options and help you find the right fit!

Thursday, July 18
6:30pm - 8:00pm
KDL, Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch
4950 Breton Road
Kentwood, MI 49508

For more information, please visit www.frannet.com/bbetser.  You can also call 616-891-1374 or email bbetser@frannet.com.

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EXAMINING THE FEARS OF STARTING A BUSINESS

According to Entrepreneur Magazine, two-thirds of Americans have thought about starting a business.  Some common fears that may prevent one from starting a business include the fear of giving up their guaranteed income and benefits from a day job, having to work night-and-day to ensure that a business goes well, and wondering if the business idea will be successful.

All throughout this month, FranNet is hosting FREE webinars that explore franchising and the many facets of this method of business ownership.

Let’s look at these upcoming webinars where we will explore the many fears associated with business ownership, how to reduce risk in business ownership, finding a great fit and its correlation to success, as well as specific franchise concepts that may peak your interests.

Here’s a list of upcoming webinars :

-      FEATURED WEBINAR:
July 24:  Elements Therapeutic MassageMORE INFO      |     REGISTER

-       July 10:  Business Ownership Exploration WebinarLearn 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!
MORE INFO      |     REGISTER

-       July 11:  Franchise Business Opportunities for Hispanic-AmericansDuring 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 and building your personal business model.MORE INFO      |     REGISTER

-       July 30:  Meet the Franchisors from the Hottest Franchises Around!

Whether it’s the latest gadget or the hottest item, it seems many of us want to get our hands on the “next best thing.” That’s exactly what this Meet The Franchisor webinar will introduce you to – three of the hottest franchise companies out there! Whether they’re growing at record paces, existing in a booming industry, or have found a way to innovatively invigorate an existing industry, don’t miss your chance to hear from these three companies.MORE INFO      |     REGISTER

If you have any questions, please contact me at bbetser@frannet.com or 616-891-1374.  You can also visit my LinkedIn group "FranNet West Michigan" by clicking here.

Juiceblendz Franchise Expands to Michigan

Franchise and Employment Opportunities Available with Popular Smoothie Chain as Result of Continued Growth and Success

June 26, 2013 // Franchising.com // WESTON, FL – JuiceBlendz, the popular South Florida-based smoothie franchise, is pleased to announce national expansion plans with its first Michigan location scheduled to open later this summer.

According to Adam Ogden, founder and CEO of JuiceBlendz, “We are thrilled to grow our franchise in a completely new market. Since opening our first site in 2005, we have grown exponentially in the South Florida market. An aggressive national franchise plan has always been part of the company’s growth strategy. We are pleased to have expanded our presence in Florida, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and now Michigan.”

JuiceBlendz International, which operates the JuiceBlendz and YoBlendz franchises, has experienced great success with both traditional and non-traditional locations such as those within stadiums/arenas, college campuses, high schools and convenience stores.

“JuiceBlendz is committed to the continuing expansion, growth and success of our stores and franchise system,” continues Ogden. “As the brand continues to develop and strengthen, we remain dedicated to providing the highest quality product. And, with continued growth comes employment opportunities. The door is certainly open for dedicated individuals in Michigan who want to be a part of our growing team, which is a rare opportunity in today’s job market.”

Franchisees TJ and Dana Mettler found the JuiceBlendz franchise through working with Brigitte Betser of FranNet of Michigan. She helped pair them with JuiceBlendz because of their desire to offer a healthy alternative to fast food and other quick service restaurant formats. “We wanted to open a franchise that had a solid name and reputation, and the natural ingredients and healthy nature of the product really stood out to us. We are pleased to become the newest franchisee of the JuiceBlendz brand,” stated TJ Mettler. The couple plans to hire a minimum of 15 employees, and is preparing their Downtown Grand Rapids location (15 Ionia Ave. SW, Suite 100) for a grand opening in August.

For JuiceBlendz and YoBlendz employment opportunities or additional information, including a complete listing of franchise locations, visit juiceBlendz.com or yoblendz.com.

About JuiceBlendz

JuiceBlendz franchises its unique brand of delicious and nutritious, all-natural “smoothiez”, “juicez”, “eatz” and dietary “supplementz” in a family-friendly atmosphere. JuiceBlendz differs from its competition in that it uses only natural ingredients – no sugary mixes or frozen purees. Based in South Florida, the company began franchising in 2005 and currently has 18 sites, with plans to open additional locations in 2013 throughout the country. For more information, visit JuiceBlendz.com or call toll free at 866.J.Blendz (525.3639).

SOURCE JuiceBlendz

Media Contact:

Jennifer Gutierrez
Zucker Public Relations, Inc.
(561) 391-5930 ext. 306
Jennifer@Zuckerpr.com

The American Dream Isn’t Dead …

That’s right, the American dream isn’t dead!  In fact, it's very much alive! The unemployment rate for June 2013 was a half-percentage better than June 2012.  Just over the month, 175,000 positions were created. It's been slowly improving from the recent record low of 10.2 percent in October 2009. 

But, if you're exploring business ownership just because of these reports, beware! Its important to explore those businesses that have the ability to thrive in all economic conditions - both good and bad.

The question is how to do that! This is just one of the topics we cover in our upcoming seminar called “Franchising as a Career, an Investment, or Both!” This event is FREE, and will take place on June 25 in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, please visit frannet.com/bbetser, email bbetser@frannet.com or call 616-891-1374.

Webinar: Three Low-Cost, Affordable Franchise Opportunities

We’ve all heard it.  It’s one of those myths that permeate the franchising industry everyday: “Investing in a franchise is just too expensive.”  Well, this webinar is meant to dispel that myth and open your eyes to low-cost, affordable franchise systems.  We’ll feature three rapidly-growing franchise systems that are actively looking for potential franchisees in your area. 

This quick-hitting webinar will bring you up-to-speed on three affordable opportunities in franchising.  Spend a lunch learning ways in which you can invest in yourself through business ownership affordably and effectively. 

To learn more, tune in to our Brown Bag Webinar series. Lunch and learn first-hand from three exciting franchise opportunities about their programs. It is a win-win solution!

You’ll discover:
• The cost to invest in a franchise.
• What’s in a “Day in the Life” of a franchisee.
• How to capitalize on your strengths and goals to find your ideal business.
• Three concepts looking to expand.

Please join me for this webinar on Thursday, May 30 at 12pm.  To sign up, all you need to do is visit michiganfranchiseforum.com and look for webinars in the bottom-right corner. 

And, as always, if you have any questions, you can contact me at 616-891-1374 or bbetser@frannet.com.  All of my services, consultations, workshops and more are FREE to you.  You can also visit my blog at frannetofwestmichigan.blogspot.com for more information about franchising.

Is There a Way to Create an Investment AND Help Your Child Start Their Professional Career?

With a lot of students having just completed their college courses, earning their diploma and starting their search for the real world - this article may definitely resonate with some readers. If this article seems to resonate with you, your family and financial statement, I definitely recommend that you attend one of my two upcoming ABSOLUTELY FREE seminars about franchising.  "Business Ownership Options" will help tell you more about three different business ownership options while taking a deep dive into the world of franchising..  These will take place on Tuesday, May 21 (Kalamazoo) and Tuesday, June 25 (Grand Rapids).  For more info, and to RSVP, please visit frannet.com/bbetser.


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It’s tough watching as your child sits by looking to enter the real world, fighting a tough job market. Stats show that it takes an average of 8 months for recent college graduates to find a job.  Approximately 22 million young adults are living with their parents (Source:  SmartMoney). Terms like fiscal cliff and debt ceiling probably add a bit of doubt to whether your child will still be waiting tables, or enter into a professional career with a steady paycheck. At the same time, you may be wondering about your stocks and 401(k).  Is there a better investment that isn’t as dependent on Wall Street?

Franchising can give you a solution to both of your problems.
Starting a franchise is truly an investment in yourself and your family, backed by a proven business system.

Getting your child involved.
Will there be another manager that you can trust more so than one you know intimately?  If you truly believe that your child can succeed, and they just need a chance, why not give it to them?  Get your child involved early in the process, including doing the research on the available franchises – they will become further vested in the process and feel like a true managing partner.  At the same time, you can help mold and guide them as an early manager.  You may have some disagreements about how to run the business, but you will know how to work with your child (compared to a unrelated person).

Real-life stories from the COLLEGE campus.
Many colleges and universities are beginning to recognize the important role that entrepreneurism may very well play in their students NEAR future. Many students are starting to take entrepreneurship classes and learning about how they can take things into their own hands. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and evaluating opportunities for franchise entrepreneurs, the development of appropriate strategies and plans, and the implementation and launch of a new franchise. One instructor from Saginaw Valley State University, Andrew Anderson, MBA, tells us that FOUR of his students have gone on to open franchises in the past couple years, upon graduation. You can learn more about the college’s unique curriculum at www.svsu.edu/cbm.

A better investment.
Can owning a franchise(and believing in your family) be a better investment tool than stocks? Now, every situation is different, and some can do better than others in the stock market.  But look at the results from 2012.

               - Dow Jones Industrial Average: +0.13%  
               - NASDAQ: 0.12%
·             - S&P 500:  -0.00%  (barely down)

Pretty flat!  Do your research, team up with FranNet, and make an investment in your future (and your child’s future!)

USE FRANNET
FranNet exists to start you on the road to success through FREE consulting services.  I am here to meet with you, talk about your goals and aspirations, and see if franchising is right for you and your family. There may be one or more options that fit your criteria, and the skills and personality of your son or daughter. I can help you and your family investigate the perfect franchise concepts that may prove to be a great match for you.  Give me a call at616-891-1374 or email me at bbetser@frannet.com, and let’s have a conversation about how franchising can give you a better investment vehicle, and help your child start their professional career!

So, Why Should I Pay a Franchise Fee When I Could Just Start My Own Business?

This is a common question when people first think about franchising. The franchise fee may be daunting at first blush. However, when you break down the components and what you'll be receiving, that fee may make a lot more sense.

What are you getting from the franchise fee?

·     The Brand: Most franchised brands have a proven success record and a built-in identity. Just think of the time and cost that would be required trying to find the right logo, develop radio and TV commercials, and design other marketing pieces on your own. What are the true odds that your marketing would work?

·      Systems and Operations: Do you know the steps needed to launch and operate your business efficiently? Do you know the steps to make your business effective? With a franchise, you have vast resources and an operating plan to follow, as well as “sister” franchise owners that can help provide best practices.

·     Computer Systems:  Franchises may have computer engineers that develop specific computer systems that maximize efficiency and front-of-house speed.  Hand in hand with operations – the computer system may assist with inventory, sales reporting, cash handling, labor scheduling and more.

Interested in learning more about franchising?  I invite you to attend my workshop, “Business Ownership Options.”  This FREE workshop is on May 21 at 10:00 am in Kalamazoo, MI.  Consider me your franchising coach … all of my services are FREE to you, with no obligation!   Please visit michiganfranchiseforum.com  to register.  You can also contact me at 616-891-1374 or bbetser@frannet.com if you have any questions. .