You've seen the ads "Fantastic Lifestyle Business". What constitutes a
good lifestyle business? Let's face it, we all look for something
different in our work and what might be great for one person could be
hell for another.
If you asked people why they wanted to start their own business, most
would answer that it's about gaining control of their own life. It
doesn't matter how good the company you work for or what position you
hold, it's probably true to say you can't come and go as you please. So
how do you achieve that work life balance you're always reading about?
Start your own business!
Now here's the catch: it can't be a business where you have to be at
the same place at the same time everyday - that's just like being
employed again. That probably leaves a business where you can be in
control of where and when you work. The good news is that there are
literally hundreds of franchise opportunities
as well as other business opportunities out there that can give you
that control. These fall into the broader category of Services, by
which I mean Car Detailing, Cleaning, Lawn Mowing etc. etc.
Ironically, these are often disparagingly referred to as ‘buying a
job'. This is interesting when you consider that you have total control
over where and when you work. You are not controlled by Shopping Centre
opening times, there is usually no staff to worry about and did I
mention that the majority of the work is paid for as you do it so
little or no bad debt. Sounds like a great business!!
Your only question now should be: "Do I set the business up myself or buy into a franchise?"
If it were me, and you would expect me to say this, I would buy a
franchise. Why? Simply, the amount you will pay in fees is usually so
insignificant in the overall scheme of things, why would you take the
risk of doing it alone. Not to mention that by pooling your advertising
spend together with others gives a presence you could never achieve on
your own. The Franchisor would have invested thousands in perfecting
the franchise model and will have learnt some valuable lessons along
the way - lessons you can now benefit from.
Franchising makes sense on every level. You wouldn't set out to climb
Everest without an expert guide so why would you contemplate setting
out on your business expedition without either the knowledge of the
pitfalls or someone to get you back on track should you stray off the
path.
Back to that lifestyle! How does this sound? It's Monday morning and
you open your diary to see where you are this week. You have about
three or four appointments most days except Wednesday because that's
your golf morning. Every day has a different start time at a different
place. Every day, when you get home, you spend about 20 minutes on
paperwork and then your times your own. No need to worry about those
issues at work.
And here's another bonus: When you finished your work, each customer
will be happy to have seen you since you leave them better off than
they were when you started - with a clean car, nice clean house,
beautifully mowed lawn.
How's that for lifestyle?
--
Mike Stringer
National Franchisor | Car Care
good lifestyle business? Let's face it, we all look for something
different in our work and what might be great for one person could be
hell for another.
If you asked people why they wanted to start their own business, most
would answer that it's about gaining control of their own life. It
doesn't matter how good the company you work for or what position you
hold, it's probably true to say you can't come and go as you please. So
how do you achieve that work life balance you're always reading about?
Start your own business!
Now here's the catch: it can't be a business where you have to be at
the same place at the same time everyday - that's just like being
employed again. That probably leaves a business where you can be in
control of where and when you work. The good news is that there are
literally hundreds of franchise opportunities
as well as other business opportunities out there that can give you
that control. These fall into the broader category of Services, by
which I mean Car Detailing, Cleaning, Lawn Mowing etc. etc.
Ironically, these are often disparagingly referred to as ‘buying a
job'. This is interesting when you consider that you have total control
over where and when you work. You are not controlled by Shopping Centre
opening times, there is usually no staff to worry about and did I
mention that the majority of the work is paid for as you do it so
little or no bad debt. Sounds like a great business!!
Your only question now should be: "Do I set the business up myself or buy into a franchise?"
If it were me, and you would expect me to say this, I would buy a
franchise. Why? Simply, the amount you will pay in fees is usually so
insignificant in the overall scheme of things, why would you take the
risk of doing it alone. Not to mention that by pooling your advertising
spend together with others gives a presence you could never achieve on
your own. The Franchisor would have invested thousands in perfecting
the franchise model and will have learnt some valuable lessons along
the way - lessons you can now benefit from.
Franchising makes sense on every level. You wouldn't set out to climb
Everest without an expert guide so why would you contemplate setting
out on your business expedition without either the knowledge of the
pitfalls or someone to get you back on track should you stray off the
path.
Back to that lifestyle! How does this sound? It's Monday morning and
you open your diary to see where you are this week. You have about
three or four appointments most days except Wednesday because that's
your golf morning. Every day has a different start time at a different
place. Every day, when you get home, you spend about 20 minutes on
paperwork and then your times your own. No need to worry about those
issues at work.
And here's another bonus: When you finished your work, each customer
will be happy to have seen you since you leave them better off than
they were when you started - with a clean car, nice clean house,
beautifully mowed lawn.
How's that for lifestyle?
--
Mike Stringer
National Franchisor | Car Care
