{"id":6564,"date":"2017-03-31T15:16:22","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T19:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=6564"},"modified":"2021-07-10T12:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T16:15:55","slug":"the-franchise-option-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/the-franchise-option-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Franchise Option: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A guest post from Rebecca Page, CEO,\u00a0Concierge Home Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Each Friday, social media is cluttered with TGIF posts from people watching the clock count down to the start of the weekend. I cannot relate to what they are feeling. I love Fridays for the same reason that I love Mondays &#8211; for the opportunity to grow and develop my franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6571\" style=\"width: 332px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_63142239_m-2015-Love-Mondays.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6571\" class=\" wp-image-6571\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_63142239_m-2015-Love-Mondays-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"Sign that Says I love Monday\" width=\"322\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_63142239_m-2015-Love-Mondays-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_63142239_m-2015-Love-Mondays-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_63142239_m-2015-Love-Mondays.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When you love your job, Mondays are Great!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Many people in that TGIF frame of mind will forever remain there, putting in their hours and saving for retirement. Perhaps you are one of the many who seeks change and is ready to quit their job for the next thing. If only you can figure out what that next thing is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Business ownership is a common goal, as it was for me when I left my corporate job in 2001 to start my company, Concierge Home Services. We now have six\u00a0locations in three\u00a0cities.\u00a0I speak to many people who are considering the franchise option to attain their goal of business ownership. Some are new grads that look\u00a0to build experience, and others put 20-odd years into a career before they decide to make a change. This is the first of two posts about what to expect from franchising at these two life stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What to Expect from Franchising After Graduation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">To choose to start a new franchise is a bold move post-graduation.\u00a0Many people turn to invest in a business instead of going on job interviews. Here are some factors to consider if you are thinking of the franchise option after graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Judgment from Friends<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Your classmates who chose the corporate track may think you are nuts. Their long hours at work pay off quickly with bonuses and promotions. They wonder why you work so hard and don&#8217;t earn much. Remember, to build a business\u00a0takes time. The work you put in will be rewarded when you sell your franchise and walk away with the equity you&#8217;ve built. You also gain valuable leadership experience, difficult to get in most jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Responsibility<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Signing a franchise agreement is a serious commitment. You are expected\u00a0to\u00a0follow the system and meet revenue targets. Developing a new territory takes lots of work.\u00a0There may be challenges you don\u2019t expect. Unlike a job, you can\u2019t just walk away. You can sell your franchise before the end of your term, but any business sale is a process which takes time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Adjust your Social Life<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">When you are the boss in business, there is no calling in sick. If your franchise business operates in the evenings, or on weekends, that means you&#8217;ll have to adjust your social life. You may have to skip the cottage getaway with your friends, and leave a party early, to take care of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6582\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_10745642_m-2015-young-franchise-owner-in-business.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6582\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6582\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_10745642_m-2015-young-franchise-owner-in-business-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman owns a franchise business\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_10745642_m-2015-young-franchise-owner-in-business-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_10745642_m-2015-young-franchise-owner-in-business-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Depositphotos_10745642_m-2015-young-franchise-owner-in-business.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Young Business Owner Rising to the Demands of her Role<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Credibility with Customers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Some customers may not take you seriously because of your age. Especially if you are in a retail or food system, customers may think you are just another person behind the counter and not the boss. Don\u2019t make things worse by getting defensive. Own your position and move on with managing the situation, and you\u2019ll gain respect as well as experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Challenge with Employees<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You may hire and manage people who have more experience in your business than you do. Respect the years they put in and be willing to learn from them\u00a0while you stand strong in your position as their boss. Don\u2019t let yourself get pushed around in your own business. If leadership and engagement were not part of your education, take some workshops or find an experienced advisor to help you get up-to-speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Franchising is just one option to fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams, and it\u2019s worth considering. Franchised businesses account for $68 billion in annual revenue in Canada. I recommend starting with this Canadian Franchise Association <a href=\"https:\/\/cfa.ca\/lookforafranchise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(CFA) article<\/a> to see if franchising is the best fit for your goals to build experience and equity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check back here next week for <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/franchise-option-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">part two<\/a> of this series of blog posts on franchises at two stages of life.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have <\/strong>career<strong> or HR-related\u00a0questions?<\/strong>\u00a0Contact Dr. Helen by\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments-career-coaching-counselling-dr-helen-ofosu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>, or via direct message on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.\u2122<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Easily share this article using any of the social media icons below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A guest post from Rebecca Page, CEO,\u00a0Concierge Home Services. 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