Laughing
Have you ever been laughed at because you were different? For me, I’ve never been one to conform to the “norm.” People laughed when I left my W2 position and became an entrepreneur in my early 20s. By Don Clayton
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02, 2023
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08, 2022
Glamorous
Often as certified franchise consultants (CFC) we hear words like glamorous or sexy in terms of the type of franchise one may want to own. Let’s face it, being an entrepreneur is something to be proud of! Unfortunately, the vast majority of everyday people only know of a handful of franchise options. By Don Clayton
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07, 2022
The Best Investment
Your greatest asset is YOU. As certified franchise consultants (CFCs) we are able to help people realize that if they want to change their situation, they cannot rely on someone else! By Don Clayton
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07, 2022
FranServe: Your First Franchise? Consider These Low-Cost Industries
Many budding entrepreneurs beginning their franchise search may think franchising is limited to only a few industries, such as restaurants or fitness centers. However, there are many more opportunities in the world of franchising. By Cindy Charette
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04, 2022
What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? Who’s Got Your Back?
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
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03, 2022
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
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
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01, 2022
Show Me the Money!
Yes, if you’re going to become an entrepreneur, it’ll require money. Where will you get the money to start? By Don Clayton
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01, 2022
What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? I Quit
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
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11, 2021
What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? A System
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
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09, 2021
The First Step
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