What Type of Business Owner Would You Be? Peyton Manning or Cam Newton?

In the next few days, you are going to be seeing a lot of football-related articles.  This franchising blog will be no exception.

So, you want to be a business owner.  Are you more of a Peyton Manning or a Cam Newton?

PEYTON MANNING

Let’s look at Peyton Manning.  He actually is a franchise owner, owning several name-brand pizza delivery restaurants in the Denver area.  I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials.

Manning is nearing the end of his professional career.  He took his hard earned money and invested it.  He could have tried stocks, but he wanted a solid investment.  One that has been proven to be successful, one that is not prone to drastic dips caused by the volatility of stocks.

Franchising is an investment. 

CAM NEWTON

Young, energetic, athletically talented.  Just a few years out of college, taking the world by storm - not only as a record breaking football player, but as a motivational speaker and owner of his own clothing line.

But, what if you need that first break out of college.  Franchising can give you that boost right out of college … almost like being a draft pick.  But, if you are able to gain the initial capital to create your own career … you get to pick your team.  You get to choose your first draft pick.

And, no matter your age, you can create your own career.  Maybe you’re an executive looking for an escape from the corporate ladder, or maybe you find yourself looking for employment.  Franchising can be a way to create your own road to success.

UPCOMING FREE EVENTS
Let me tell you about two different events that are coming up – totally free of charge.  These informative sessions can give you more information about the world of franchising, in a no-pressure, no-obligation setting. 

• WEBINAR: Ask the Experts about Business Ownership
  This online session is designed just for you to answer all those initial questions on business and franchising basics.
  February 24, 2016 at 8PM
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• UNIVERSITY CENTER (SAGINAW), MI: Franchising as a Business Ownership Option
  Learn whether franchising could be achieving your goal, and if so, how to go about finding the RIGHT fit for you!
  March 11, 2016 at 10am
  MORE INFO | REGISTER NOW

 Have any questions or want to know about franchising?  You can contact me directly at 810-423-3956 or lbelford@frannet.com.  You can be the quarterback, and consider me your coach.

This Wednesday: Get Entrepreneurially Fit and Learn About a Semi-Absentee Franchise Fitness Opportunity

It’s the time of year where many start their new year’s resolution, heading to the gym to try and lose weight.  This Wednesday at 8 pm, it’s time to learn about how you can become “entrepreneurially fit” by investing in a semi-absentee franchise fitness opportunity.

This executive business model allows you to keep your full-time job and effectively hire someone to manage the business.  This proven business model was founded 8 years ago, and is the first and only concept in the industry offered as a franchise opportunity.  It is also a 100% ecommerce business where the clients pay online.

Simple operation and high margins mean that you can own a business without having to make the leap to full-time entrepreneur.

Want to find out more or register?  Visit frannet.com/lbelford for more information.

You can also contact me with more questions!  Contact me at lbelford@frannet.com or 810-423-3956.  It’s time to get entrepreneurially fit!  And it all starts by sitting in front of a computer. 

IT’S TIME FOR YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION - TO GET ENTREPRENEURIALLY FIT

It’s time to get fit.  Entrepreneurially fit.  Hi, my name is Linda, and I’m your personal coach and trainer.  Starting a business is not an easy thing, but with hard work and determination, you can get there.  And, I’ll be here to spot you.

So, the first step is to figure out where you want to get fit.  You can go outside and work out on your own.  Start running, get that cardio up!  You’re going to have to do a lot on your own.  Push-ups, squats, and use your own muscle to give yourself resistance.  You can spend a lot of money to buy your own weights or other equipment.

Or, you can take a step into the franchise gym.  The weight machines can help you work out any muscle you choose.  You also have the exercise bikes, the treadmills, and even yoga classes in the studio.  There is a membership fee, but the gym gives you an organized and sanitary way to get into shape.

And, whether you are training for a marathon, a body-building class, or just looking to trim a few pounds a gym membership can let you focus on what you want to focus.  You have access to the tools, the facilities, you just need to show up.

If you haven’t picked up on the metaphor, starting a business and getting into shape are actually pretty similar in concept.  It does take a lot of hard work, effort, and even start-up capital.  Many people have started their own business, doing a lot of hard work from scratch.  Many others invested in a franchise business concept.

A franchise business concept gives you access to an already-successful business model, including the tools and training to run the business.  It does require an investment, including fees to the franchisor.  You will have access to training and even support from other franchisees.

And, the amount of success that you want to achieve truly depends on you.  You could take on business ownership as a full-time investment.  You could also take on business ownership as a part-time endeavor, devoting 15-20 hours per week as a semi-absentee business owner.

There are a lot of benefits to franchising, and I invite you to learn more during some of my upcoming FREE webinars and events (click the link for more information):

• 1/6/2016:  Webinar - Light Manufacturing Business Opportunity
• 1/6/2016:  Webinar - Booming Semi-absentee Business Opportunity
• 1/20/2016:  Webinar - An In-Depth Look Into Business Opportunity 
• 1/27/2016:  Webinar - Light Manufacturing Business Opportunity

You can also contact me directly at 810-423-3956 or lbelford@frannet.com to learn more about franchising.  I am a FranNet Advisor, which truly is like a coach.  Let me tell you more about franchising, including funding, legal and other topics.  FranNet even has a matchmaking system that can help pair you with a franchise that meets your interests, lifestyle goals and financial capabilities.

Working out takes a lot of work, but is always easier when you are working out with someone else.  Let me help you get entrepreneurially fit by giving me a call today.