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Mar 08

What Will You Do to Ensure Your Franchise is a Success? photoEveryone have a dream to be a success man. Many ways which can you use. One of them is a franchise.

Before you go out and start shopping for franchises, before you start making lists of the industries, categories, types of franchises, or even the actual franchisor which you think you are interested in; I hope you will do a little soul-searching, and look in your mirror and ask yourself this question; “what will I do, and what am I willing to do to ensure that my franchise is a success?”

Although this may sound like a simple question, as a former franchisor founder, I can tell you that most people do not ask themselves this question, or they don’t do it seriously.

In fact, as a franchisor, I asked each and every one of my franchise buyers, what they were willing to bring to the table, after all, I already knew what we were bringing to the table, and it was listed in our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular or UFOC (the new offering circulars are called; FDDs).

So, think about this question; are you willing to give up some of your family life, as owning a franchise is not a 9-to-5 job? Are you willing to work under the umbrella of a team, and sometimes somewhat strict guidelines as to how you operate your business?

Super entrepreneurs, who have started many companies in the past, often do not make good franchisees, because they want to rewrite the system, change all the stipulations of the franchise agreement, and disregard much of the Confidential Operations Manual of their franchisor.

A franchisor has a perfect business model, and they don’t want it changed, because that would destroy the consistency of their brand name, and it would be met with challenges with customer expectations.

Why not do a little personality survey for yourself, do a little soul-searching, and really sit back and ask yourself; what am I truly willing to give up, and sacrifice to ensure that my franchise is a success?” You see, you must be willing to go along with the program, and therefore, franchising is not cut out for everyone. Please consider all this.

Mar 03

5 Great Home Improvement Franchises! photoWhat is your dream business?? Do you imagine that??

Do you enjoy working with your hands and wish you could own your own business? Does the idea of remodeling or improving a home make you feel good? If so, consider investing in your own home improvement franchise. There are many great businesses to choose from, depending on what type of work you desire to specialize in. Here are 5 great businesses to consider.

1. My. Handyman
If “Extreme Makeover, Home Improvement” is your favorite TV show, and you love being able to make old run down spaces look new again, then check out a Mr. Handyman franchise. Even if you are not handy around the house, Mr. Handyman can show you how to run an efficient business and hire others to do the work. This family-friendly business has been given a “world-class” rating and provides great training and support.

2. Budget Blinds
If you enjoy interior decorating and helping people to brighten up their homes, then you should definitely consider Budget Blinds. They have a well deserved reputation among their customers and are highly recommended by Entrepreneur Magazine. Known for their convenient and friendly service as well as great support, Budget Blinds has become one of the fastest growing franchises in the industry. If you want to see a smile on your customers faces, become a Budget Blinds Owner.

3. Certa-Pro Painters
Do you enjoy take a bare wall and changing it to create a warm welcoming environment in a home? Consider becoming an owner of a Certa-Pro Painters franchise. Certa-Pro has been in business for over 15 years and has built a great reputation in the industry. The best part is they support you the entire way. Certa-Pro prides itself on maintaining a closer relationship with its franchise owners than any other franchise company.

4. Carpet Creations of America
Quickly becoming the #1 flooring franchise in the country, Carpet Creations of America is a great business. For those entrepreneurs who would like to start their own carpet and flooring company, Carpet Creations offers an outstanding training program and follow-up support. They specialize in providing flooring at a fraction of the cost of other flooring companies and the franchise fees are equally affordable. Creation Carpets of America began over 10 years ago as the idea of flooring experts Robert and Cathy Morse, and has grown to over 40 Independent dealers nationwide and still growing.

5. ShelfGenie
Providing designer cabinets and shelves is strongly becoming the way of the future as homeowners are no longer satisfied with cookie-cutter style cabinetry. ShelfGenie has become a leader in cabinet design and offers a fantastic opportunity in home improvement franchises. ShelfGenie is always looking for people who would like to succeed in their own business. This is definitely a business to check out.

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