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Franchises for a slow economy

Franchises for a slow economy

During the first half of 2008 we have seen the economy slow and customer confidence reduced. So does reduced confidence mean reduced spending power? Not necessarily.

No matter what the state of the economy customers always buy products and services they value and need. The difference is that during times of economic concern customers analyse their priorities more and choose with a higher degree of selectivity. The money is out there and people have not stopped buying. The key is to offer essential services that people value via a recognised brand and do this very well.

The power of franchising - When you buy a franchise you are buying a tried and tested business model. This model must be followed to help ensure the franchisee’s success. Along with the proven business model every franchisee should receive ongoing support and training from their franchisor. The power of this model means that over 90% of franchisees in the UK run profitable franchised businesses.

Does this mean that franchising is recession proof? No it does not however, a well run business that focuses on high levels of customer satisfaction will increase repeat business and word of mouth recommendations. This helps any business grow.

So what should you do now?

• Decide what you want to do. Enthusiasm for what you do is a vital ingredient to help ensure success. You can only be enthusiastic about doing what you enjoy.

• Research options via directory information websites such as www.selectyourfranchise.com that will introduce you to a wide range of franchise opportunities and testimonials from their franchisees.

• Contact the franchisor(s) or your choosing via the contact details offered

• Visit the franchisor(s) of your choosing, see their operation and meet the people. Getting on with the people is important in any business building situation.

• See yourself building the franchise business

• Speak to franchisees and ask them any question you like including questions about business performance in an economic downturn.

• Commit to buying the franchise or not.

• If you decide to go ahead then contact the British Franchise Association and ask for contacts to accredited lawyers and banks for assistance with professional tasks and advise you will require during he buying process.

We wish you well in your search. Choose carefully, work hard and enthusiastically follow the proven franchise system. Best results in all economic climates are achieved by enthusiastic disciples of the proven franchise system.





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John Power, founder of Biltmore Franchise Consulting, has extensive experience developing and marketing franchises and business opportunities. He has been in and around franchising for over twenty years. From 1980 through 1990 he conceptualized, organized, and developed the American Video Association. He grew AVA to 2,000 national members, before selling the company it 1990. It was later merged into another home video marketing company. From 2000 to 2005 he worked as a contract marketing and human resources consultant to several local and national companies. In 2005 Mr. Power began working as a franchise development consultant on a full-time basis. Since that time he has helped more than three dozen companies initiate and develop their franchising program. He notes that there are many companies interested in developing a franchise program, and who need his specialized assistance. Mr. Power is a “hands-on” franchise consultant. He said, “I am the ‘nuts and bolts’ person who tends to the details for my clients.” Mr. Power holds a B.S. degree with a major in Marketing. See: www.biltmorefranchise.com You may contact Mr. Power at: jpower@biltmorefranchise.co - Visit John Power's Website


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(Visit Nick's Website) Nick Strong launched www.selectyourfranchise.com in October 2002. The site is now an industry leader and advertises over 450 franchise brands in the UK, USA and Canada. Nick has over ten years of experience in domestic and overseas franchise development. Nick is the Managing Director of Select Your Franchise UK Ltd, The Franchise Supplier Showcase and FranWeb Ltd. Company websites are www.SelectYourFranchise.com, www.FranchiseSuppliers.co.uk and www.FranWeb.co.uk. Nick also specialises in franchisee recruitment and business development training. To find out more about the services Nick and his team can offer you please go to http://www.selectyourfranchise.com/ contact.html

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