Are You a True DIY’er? (Do-It-Yourselfer)

Are you one of those people that like control? Building, fixing, creating – you know that you can finish the task at hand.

What about starting a business? If you a true DIY’er – business ownership might be right up your alley. Even if you don’t have the “million dollar idea” – you can be a business owner of a franchise concept.

You can learn more about franchising in a true DIY fashion – by joining me for a webinar. We have several webinars in the upcoming weeks that you can attend by simply tuning in on your computer.

WANTED: More Women Franchise Owners
September 22, 2015
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Franchise Spotlight: Home-based, Fast-Launching Marketing Services Concept 
September 23, 2015
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An In-Depth Look at Business Ownership 
October 7, 2015
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Want more info? You can always contact me directly at 810-423-3956 or lbelford@frannet.com. I’ll help with our exclusive matchmaking system. As your local FranNet consultant, I can help match you with franchise concepts best suited to your competencies, lifestyle and resources! You’re still doing it yourself, but you can benefit from my NO COST, NO OBLIGATION services to help you on your journey to business ownership!

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How Can FranNet Help? A Brief Video Explains

You may have seen some of my blog posts and LinkedIn articles, and wondered what FranNet does exactly.  Rather than have you read about it, let me tell you in 3 minutes! 

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Would you or someone you know like to learn more about franchising?  If so, don’t miss FranNet’s free webinar entitled “Explore Business Ownership” on September 16.  This webinar will cover the following:

• The advantages to starting a business
• A look at franchise ownership
• Misconceptions about franchising
• Building equity as a strategy
• How to find the right franchise

For more information and to register, please visit frannet.com/lbelford.  You can also contact me directly at 810-423-3956 or lbelford@frannet.com for more information.

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Entrepreneurial Football: Team Franchise or Team You

You’re a star just thinking about starting your own business.  You have the drive to take on a difficult challenge.  It’s just like being a quarterback.  Will your talent and drive take you to down the field for a big score?

When it comes to starting a business, you have a couple of options.  Are you going to go with the veteran Team Franchise?  Or are you going to go with your very own expansion team?

TEAM FRANCHISE		TEAM YOU
You	Quarterback	You
Your “scouts” (franchisors) know key characteristics to look for in supporting talent.  In some cases, they may help you find staff.	Running Back Wide Receivers Linemen	Do you know the right people?  Do you know what to look for? Do you know how to recruit the best team?
Your franchisor is there to support you.  They have proven systems that have worked.	Coach	You’re on your own, looking for advice … Separate what you think will work from what won’t realistically work.
Fellow franchisees can support you and let you know what has worked, and what hasn’t worked.	Offensive Coordinator	Do you have trusted people to help you out?  Do you have people that will give you advice that you might now want?
A proven operations manual, computer systems, and other processes that have driven others down the field.	The Playbook	You are calling the shots.  The question remains, what if you are up against a defense that you have never seen before?
The brand may have local fans that already know what to expect.	Fans	You’re starting out only with friends and family.  You have to get more people to root for you.

Both “Team Franchise” and “Team You” are viable options.  In fact, the franchisors at one time were on their own “Team You.”  But, as you can see in the above comparison … “Team You” starts out truly as you.  “Team Franchise” has a developed support system to help you get down the field.

Don’t get tackled on the pursuit to a dream!  Contact FranNet today to learn about our free services and consulting that can help you on the road to business ownership.  We have free events and free webinars, as well as offer free one-on-one consulting with a no pressure, no commitment approach. 

Join me for my event on September 30 entitled “Is Franchising Right For You?” in Clarkson, MI.  Learn whether franchising could be a path for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the right fit for you!  To find out more information at frannet.com/lbelford.

You can also contact me at lbelford@frannet.com or 810-423-3956.

Are you ready for kickoff?  Choose your team, and lets hit the field.

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The Kids are Back to School, What Should I Do With All of This Free Time?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  The kids are heading back to school.  Whether you have older kids heading to college or younger kids heading to elementary, the house might be a bit quieter than it has been for the past three months.

What might you accomplish with all of this time on your hands?  Could you imagine starting a business?

Depending on your financial situation, starting a business may be a viable opportunity for you.  With a proven franchise concept, you could reduce the risk of owning a successful business.

Semi-absentee Ownership Still Will Give You Time With Your Kids
The semi-absentee ownership model puts the operating responsibilities on a manager that you hire.  After getting the business off the ground, you focus on supervising from the 10,000 foot level.

Business Ownership Could Be An Investment Towards Your Children’s College Education
College is expensive.  Bank savings accounts and CDs don’t offer that much interest.  What if you can invest in yourself right now, and in essence, be investing in your children’s future?  Running a successful business can help you towards the goal of paying for your children’s college, or adding retirement security

Owning a Business Can Provide a Job For Your Soon-To-Be College Graduate
Have a child that’s about to enter the “real world?”  What if you can groom your child to be the next manager of your business?  With job markets being tougher and tougher, you can give your child a head start on landing a job and getting great experience.

FranNet Provides FREE Consulting and Events to Help You Learn More About Franchising
Contact me at lbelford@frannet.com or 810-423-3956 and lets talk about your goals, your interests, and the lifestyle you want to maintain.  We can talk about FranNet's exclusive matchmaking system that can pair you up with different franchise options that could be just for you.

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If You Love Kids, You Will Love Running a Child-related Franchise

As you explore into different types of franchise opportunities, you will see that there are numerous types of franchises out there. Do you love kids? Then these types of franchises might be just the right fit.

• Tutoring / Learning Centers: Some children need a little bit of an extra hand, and you can help them achieve their goals. A little extra care and a little extra academic instruction can help a student reach for the A. 
• Art/Music: Extra curricular art and music enrichment programs are critical to academic performance and lifelong success. With funding for arts and music being cut from many school curriculums, parents are seeking programs outside of the traditional school setting. The demand is there! 
• Children’s Events/Party Planning: Celebrating children's life events has become a booming industry as parents try to enrich their children's lives with more creative parties. Character entertainment has become a popular option for children's events - there are business out there than can make it much easier. 
• Children’s Fitness: Allow kids to keep running and running, playing various sports at your location. Development of motor, coordination and social skills benefit overall development. The kids will appreciate the fun, and the parents will enjoy their worn-out kids. 

This is just a handful of potential business concepts that focuses on children and child development. Not quite for you? There are hundreds of other franchise business concepts that FranNet can help you explore.

Don't miss my upcoming FREE event, "More Than Fries: A Realistic Discussion About Franchising (In Partnership with SCORE)." This event takes place on August 11 in Grand Blanc, MI. To find out more and to RSVP, please click on this link.

You can also contact me for more information at lbelford@frannet.com or 810-423-3956. Let me help you with any questions you might have about starting a business!

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Make It Your Business to Help Others

If you have a passion for helping people, and have also been bit by the entrepreneurial bug … there is a perfect franchised business concept waiting for you. 

• Rehabilitation Therapy – Help the healing and restoration of normal life activities with those that may have suffered illness or injury. Your team will work directly with patients, educating them on what they can do to restore function and return to routine daily activities.

• Senior Care – As they age, sometimes those we love need a little extra help. That is where your business can come in. Providing special care to our seniors is truly a noble act.

• Vitamins / Nutritional Products – Being healthy is being cool. Through providing vitamins, supplements and other important products – you are helping educate and improve the lifestyles of your customers searching to reach peak human performance. 

• Massage – Americans suffer from back pain, other muscle pain and routine stress, which are the primary reasons people seek their first massage. Bring the benefits of high-quality, superior massage services to your community

• Health Care Supplies – Wheelchairs, C-PAP machines, oxygen tanks and more. Help provide needed supplies to those needing specific supplies that can’t be commonly obtained through pharmacies and supermarkets. 

• Weight Loss – Help people lose weight via long-term behavioral modification and coaching. You and your staff can help your clients live a life time of healthy habits and wellness.

There are many different concepts in the world of Health and Wellness that you could be a part of. Remember, franchises are more than just fries. In the case of health/wellness, it’s the direct OPPOSITE of French fries.

Learn more about various different franchises at my upcoming workshop, “More Than Fries: A Realistic Discussion About Franchising.” The workshop takes place on August 11th in Grand Blanc, MI. For more information and to RSVP, please visit frannet.com/lbelford. You can also contact me at lbelford@frannet.com or 810-423-3956.

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High Energy. High Potential. Does This Sound Like You?

Does this sound like you?

The owner will enjoy the upbeat, engaged role of sales when first starting and will quickly experience transitions into higher positions throughout the first year. Ideal candidates come from strong business sales or management backgrounds and are good communicators with a sense of humor. There are 3 employees needed to assist operating this business.

If this sounds like the right concept for you, join us for this informative Franchisor Spotlight. Get started on your way to financial and personal independence! MORE INFO

Wednesday, July 15th at 2:00 pm EST

THE FAST FIVE OF THE FRANCHISOR

• Caters to the B2B sector
• High earnings potential
• On-going support
• Large, protected area
• High energy, engaging environment