As a Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC), I hear stories all the time about how those who choose to go into business by themselves have a difficult time in so many ways. Figuring out all the procedures, marketing, budgeting, implementation, collections, and employee management, just to name a few, can be a difficult task for most people, which is one reason many turn to franchising. By Don Clayton
Working with a CFC offers, at no cost to you, a true franchise professional to help guide you through the process of franchise ownership. Who couldn’t use an extra set of eyes, an extra set of ideas, an extra set of experiences, and someone who’s been properly trained in the field of franchise matchmaking? By Don Clayton
Yes, if you’re going to become an entrepreneur, it’ll require money. Where will you get the money to start? By Don Clayton
It’s true that business ownership has never been this high, according to the Wall Street Journal, and for that, certified franchise consultants are in high demand. By Don Clayton
A system is an organized framework or method. Follow a system and your chances of failure decrease dramatically. There’s a system to flying an aircraft, driving a car, programming a computer, and so on. By Don Clayton
Patrick Laforet, a well-known Canadian franchise expert and author, recently quoted an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” By Don Clayton
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That’s the philosophy that Alesia Visconti adopted this year while planning and executing the annual FranServe convention, which was restructured out of an abundance of COVID precaution. By Jessica Jones
If you’re looking to invest in a franchise, the opportunities are endless: food service, home repair, automotive, fitness, and even education, are just a few of the myriad of choices that potential business owners face when entering this multifaceted market. By Jessica Jones
How do you measure success? Do you measure success by your monetary earnings? Do you measure success by your familial accomplishments? Do you measure success by your work-related goals? You can measure success in many different ways but the best way is summed up in one simple question: “Are you happy?” By Don Clayton
Recently, I had a client say to me, “I’ve never heard of that before,” when referring to one of the franchise concepts in the FranServe inventory. My response, “Good! That’s why you’re working with a Certified Franchise Consultant!” By Don Clayton