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In Franchising, Great First Impressions Count

Do you remember when you applied for your first job? Do you remember how important it was? Did your parents make sure that you were presentable, so that you'd make a great first impression?

Do you remember when you got that job?

 Yes!

Was making a great first impression worth it?

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If you're going to explore some franchises to buy, please remember that it's not that different than it is when you're applying for a job.

From Small Business Trends;

"It is really important that you make a great first impression with the franchisor. Get to know the franchise director, and allow him (or her) to get to know you. Talk about your family, and your life, and let him talk about his. Establish some rapport. If the opportunity turns out to be “the one,” then your first impression will go a long way towards being asked to become a franchisee."

You may be thinking that, " it's my money they'll be getting. They need to make a great impression on me!"  

Yes. It's your money. But, it's their concept. Read my post at Small Business Trends, and you'll see why it's so darn important to make a great first impression...

Do You Hate Your Job? Maybe You Should Just Buy a Franchise...

It is one option to consider. Sometimes...

Lots of people hate their jobs. Some people just go out and get a new job. Some people even buy franchises. It's about choices.

Now, if you're not in a position to go out and buy a franchise business, (which usually means you just don't have the money) it's ok. Keep saving. But if you are in a comfortable enough position, financially, to at least consider becoming your own boss...

Wanted! Executive-Level Franchise Owners

(This post is part of a paid content marketing program)

If you've recently experienced job loss, especially at the executive level, here's an opportunity in franchise ownership that warrants your attention. You'll enjoy;

• Being part of a $30 billion industry

• Having residential and commercial customers

• High margins, and low overhead

• Predictable yearly revenue stream

• Personalized marketing programs

Are you at least mildly interested? Would you consider becoming a franchise owner?

My Franchise Business Advice For The Week Of May 9th

This week's franchise business advice is for would-be franchise owners;

When you start your search for that perfect franchise, please make sure that you know what it is that you are hoping to find. Are you hoping for "the answer to all your problems?" Or, are you just really burned out with the corporate culture. Could you be running away from that?

Investing in a franchise of your own, could be a fantastic experience for you. You may be able to experience lots of freedom and control in your professional life. You could end up building a substantial business.

Do a self-check. Make sure your reasons for becoming a franchise owner are solid. One way to do that is to talk with franchise owners of some local franchises. Ask them why they did it. Ask them if they're glad they did it. Their answers may give you some great insights on your own situation.

It's just another way of setting yourself up to win.

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7 Things That Franchise Buyer's Want (Part 2)

(In Part 1, I discussed issues revolving around safety. Did you read it?)

The 2nd thing that franchise buyer's want, is a blueprint for their success. After all, a blueprint is what they're buying, right?

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Hopefully, the franchise development team that helped you put your franchise package together knew the importance of having a first class franchise operations manual. 

When franchise industry folks use the term "turn-key opportunity," a superior franchise operations manual will go a long way towards helping new franchisees turn the key.

So, just how important is it for you to have an operations manual that rocks?