Are You Qualified to Be a Business Owner?
Before becoming a full-fledged franchisee, this is a common question that you’ll hear. Not only from others, but inside your own head. You will wonder if you’re good enough, smart enough, qualified enough, rich enough, and any other number of attributes you might associate with business ownership. You’ll see another franchisee and think, “Oh but they have better hair than me. Do I have the right hair to work with X brand?” No matter how trivial a trait might sound, you’ll come to question yourself in every format possible.
That’s not to mention feedback that might come from others, too. Whether negative or positive, you’re likely to take their compliments with a grain of salt, and look at criticism with a magnifying glass – this is human nature.
We wonder if we have what it takes … especially when it’s something that’s near and dear to our heart.
Are You Cut Out to Franchise?
The first question you should be asking is if you want to franchise. Do you have the desire to own a business? Chances are, if you’re researching and out reading this blog, the answer is yes. Some part of you wants to own and run a business. Whether you want to invest or be an all-in owner/operator, it doesn’t matter. If you have the passion to start and spread the word in your community about a business, you’re more qualified than most.
It’s that interest that will set you apart from the crowd. Anyone who isn’t full-hearted about starting a business won’t have a desire. They’re more likely to dip out when things get difficult. They are more likely to run or give up when things become rough. Instead of those who care and have that passion – they will stick around to make things work. They’ll put in the time and effort necessary to create their own success.
Are You Reasonably Responsible?
In all seriousness, running a franchise requires you to be responsible for a business, its employees, and its location. Are you somewhat responsible? Can you look at deadlines and meet them? Ensure paperwork is done on time, and more? These qualities will be required of you when owning a franchise location.
However, if you’re willing and able to learn, chances are you’re able to be responsible, too. Check in as you’re able and put your skills to work, all while ensuring necessary areas have been completed with the brand.
Evaluate Yourself as a Franchisee
Have you answered the above questions? If you have the drive, if you have the responsible nature – what’s stopping you from running a franchise? Why shouldn’t you own your own business?
These, of course, aren’t the only skills that matter. Your years of experience and specialties will shine through, too. Your handiness, your specialty filing system – whatever it is you’re great at, it will come to light with your business location. The rest will fall into place because you’ll find a person to be in charge of X, you’ll create a work-around for Y, or you’ll hone in on your weaknesses and create a better business owner in the process.
Your drive is ultimately what will push you through. The rest is logistics and making the right decisions to get things done. As a go-getter you will create initiative where you enlist the help of those around you. Meanwhile, you’ve created an environment where work gets done quickly and efficiently, a standard that leads to success.
Working hard and moving forward at all times is a great business model to follow, no matter what industry your franchise might be in. Continue with these goals in mind and your brand can succeed with your push behind it.
Remember, wanting to succeed is a great start all on its own. Use that momentum when driving forward in your franchising dream.