Franchising Without Fear
eBook - ePub

Franchising Without Fear

Six Steps to Successfully Buying Your Own Business

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Franchising Without Fear

Six Steps to Successfully Buying Your Own Business

About this book

What if buying your own business was as easy as following a blueprint?

Are you one of the 86% of the population dissatisfied with your current career? If so, you are not alone.The majority of people are tired of corporate life, fixed schedules and little control over their future. Do you feel your talents and skills are being used to build someone else’s dream business?

The truth is you don’t need to be a millionaire to own a franchise and there are thousands of options besides restaurants. By arming yourself with knowledge, preparation and determination you can realize your dreams.

In this book you will learn:

  • The #1 reason people do not open a franchise and how to overcome it.

  • Bulletproof strategies for choosing the right franchise.

  • Warning signs to look for in a franchise.

  • Characteristics of a successful franchise.

  • The realities of running a business.

  • And much more

Discover the six steps to successfully buying your own business starting today.

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Information

Publisher
Author Academy Elite
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781640854499
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Franchises
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Endorsements
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of Tables
  7. Introduction
  8. Step One - Why?
  9. Are You Dissatisfied?
  10. Vision
  11. Step Two - Confront your Fear
  12. Fear: Friend or Foe?
  13. What Do You Fear Most About Starting a Business?
  14. Effective Strategies for Working through Fear
  15. Step Three - Why franchising?
  16. The Definition of Franchising
  17. The Evolution of Franchises
  18. Kinds of Franchises
  19. Franchise Myths
  20. Pros and Cons of Franchising
  21. Working with Franchise Consultants
  22. Surprising Facts about Franchising
  23. Start a business or buy a franchise?
  24. Cognitive overload
  25. Three Pathways for Owning a Business
  26. Business Opportunities versus Franchised Businesses
  27. Categories of Franchise Business
  28. What the Franchisor Wants
  29. Are you a Military Veteran?
  30. Ability to Follow Directions
  31. Openness to Training
  32. Step Four - Your Blueprint for Selecting a Franchise
  33. Select the Right Business
  34. Stage 1: Create a Personal Profile
  35. Stage 2: Define Your Goals and Interests
  36. Define Your Interests
  37. Falling in love with the first franchise
  38. Key Features
  39. Stage 3: Narrow Your Options
  40. Stage 4: Explore Your Options
  41. Follow the steps
  42. Stage 5: Conduct a Thorough Review
  43. Examining the FDD
  44. Stage 6: Make Your Decision
  45. Step Five - Your DIY Decision-Making Toolbox
  46. Making a Knowledgeable Decision
  47. The “nearly flawless” diamond
  48. Determine Your Decision-Making Style
  49. Building Decision-Making Skills
  50. A Proven Decision-Making Process
  51. Decision-Making Pitfalls
  52. Timing
  53. Procrastination is costly
  54. Tools and Resources for Effective Decision Making
  55. Decision Analysis Tools
  56. Step Six - Realities of Running a Business
  57. You Will Need to Work Hard
  58. Every Day Will Be Different
  59. Lessons Learned Through Business Ownership
  60. Mentors
  61. Surround Yourself with Great People
  62. Using Tools to Help Build Your Business
  63. You’re the Boss—Enjoy It!
  64. Set your mind to it
  65. The Power of Dreams
  66. Glossary of Common Franchise Terms
  67. Notes
  68. Acknowledgements
  69. About the Author