Archive for January, 2010
Posted on January 18, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Working from the premise that franchisees are smart people who have already been successful at previous careers, we charge ahead to download mega gigs of information into their heads as soon as they join the system. We rarely contemplate the fact that they may not be able to absorb the information we have to offer. Once I [...]
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Posted on January 14, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
The term ‘Early Adopters’ is commonly used in technology and it also has been applied in franchising for many years. It defines those people who join a new franchising company: one that has few or no franchisees. Early Adopters are the key to the success of any franchise company because without them there is no potential for [...]
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Posted on January 12, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
You have waited for a long time and invested a great deal of money in the process of franchising your business. It is only natural that you are excited when you talk with people who are interested in your opportunity. But, be careful that your enthusiasm does not lead you to reveal too much about [...]
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Posted on January 5, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
This is a loaded question and one that needs to be carefully considered by both franchisees and franchisors. Although we all understand that it takes time for franchisees to learn the business and be able to implement the system successfully, we often overlook the many learning barriers that franchisees face. Franchisees, and sometimes franchisors, get [...]
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Posted on January 5, 2010 by Lizette Pirtle
Home based franchise opportunities have become more and more popular over the years. These businesses are appealing to many people for many good reasons including these: They require lower investments levels. They may offer more control over your time and schedule. They tend to allow for a better quality of life for some people. They [...]
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