Sorry about being so long in getting this next post up. I am sometimes a negligent person. I get busy, carried away, etc., and don’t do things. I have been doing a lot of research in my time about places that will provide work to homebound people. Work Inc., is one of them. I will write about them as soon as I am done wit this franchise business. So without further ado, here are steps 5 & 6
STEP 5We consider this step to be of monumental importance when judging the likelihood of finding happiness in a particular franchise: CALL EXISTING FRANCHISEES! Existing franchisees are your best source of information for finding out what really happens in a business on a day-to-day basis. You can ask what they like and dislike about the business, if they are happy with corporate support, and even get a feel for the type of earnings a franchise makes. Gather a variety of opinions and you’ll get a clear picture of not only the franchise itself but of how you’d fit into the organization. That is why this step is so significant to your being able to make a definitive decision. STEP 6Your next step is to narrow down your choices. Okay, maybe it’s not all that easy. Let’s review what you’ve done so far:
- Made a list of your strengths, experiences and needs
- While keeping an open mind, found some companies that look promising
- Requested information
- Reviewed the UFOC
- Talked with existing franchisees
Hopefully you’ve now found one or more companies that will meet your needs. When you’ve made it this far, it’s time to go to Discovery Day (an on-site meeting with a franchisor). At this meeting you will be introduced to the top people in the home office and you may make a visit to a local franchisee, allowing you to ask even more questions and maybe to get some hands-on experience with the business. Discovery Days are very interesting and exciting. When you leave, you will have a good understanding of the franchise. Don’t forget that this is a two-way street. They’ll be evaluating you as thoroughly as you evaluate their business.
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