Helpful Advice From A Trusted Advisor
Let’s take about one industry that is probably going to continue growing;
Computer-related services for commercial and residential users.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Steve Giordano, a recently downsized executive from the IT industry, and quite a dynamic and focused guy.
Once in awhile, we get kudos from people that we didn't know how much we helped, either professionally, or personally.
As someone who helps people change things around, career-wise, it's visually easy to see the impact I can make. I can attend the Grand-Opening's of their new businesses, and see the joy in their eyes. I can also see the community support, as local politicians, and even other small business owners attend these ceremonies.
(This picture is from the Just-A Buck Grand Opening in Cleveland, Ohio)
Steve and Elaine Giordano just opened a TeamLogic IT franchise, and in their thank you note to me, they shared something that I had no idea I helped them do;
"We appreciate you guiding us through the franchise experience and the due diligence process. As a result, we feel that we made very few mistakes, and we were able to open our business three weeks before our contract opening date."
I really had no idea that I helped them open their new business earlier than they expected. Sometimes, we just don't know how we help others get where they want to go.
Just so you know, I didn't share this thank you note to brag. I just think that it's important to share.
Do you have something similar to share?
(Best of luck, Steve and Elaine!)
It has been said that when times are tough, the opportunistic types seem to crawl out from under their rocks. The upcoming months will feature plenty of them, I am sure….
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There are several things to consider before embarking on a franchise business that you can call your own. Recently, I was asked "What Are The Basic Things To Consider Before Investing In A Franchise?" by the staff at COSE. Part of my answer is below….
"When investing in a franchise, it is really important to make sure that
you are looking at opportunities that match your skill sets. A lot of
people make the mistake of looking at franchises that are "hot", or
that they like, because they happen to be customers of those
businesses, but fail to look at what their role would be as a franchise
owner of those establishments."
Read my other really important steps you will want to take before embarking on a major decision like franchise ownership on Cleveland.com
Important Research Steps, Here.
7 Tips For Financing a Franchise. Here.
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Well, the Cav’s Franchise pulled it off. A stunning trade, and one that will be discussed on local and national blogs for the next couple of weeks. As I digress a little into a sporting franchise instead of a pure business franchise, I want to tell you my opinion, at first glance:
I love it! We need some defense {Wallace}. We need a 3 point shooter {Ssczerbiak}.
How do you feel about this franchise trade?
So you want to invest in a business of your own. You say you want something that can be big…..
If you would like to find out if owning your own franchise/small business could be right for you, you have come to the right place! This is the online home of-
Imagine owning your own successful business!
Here is the short version of what we do:
We work with folks who are in what we call-career limbo. If you have been downsized, outsized, rightsized, or wrongsized, and do not want to work for others anymore, why not explore a career alternative? Franchise/Small Business ownership! A business of your own may not be as out of $ reach as you may think….
We also work with folks that are currently working, but wish to be proactive, and explore opportunities in franchise/small business ownership, now.
We will learn about you, help you map out a plan to find some opportunities in small business/franchise ownership, and then teach you how to do the most important thing-research!
What will it cost you to explore? A better question is, what will it cost you to keep doing what you have been doing?
Go to my company website to find out if it may make sense to talk with me about your franchise future…
The Franchise King®
Joel Libava
Cleveland, Oh 44118
216-831-2610
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