Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise
Many people dream of being their own boss; to get out of the rat race of working for someone else and to begin building their own business. For some of those people it will be just a dream that the security and familiarity of what they know will hold them back. For others they will find the motivation to begin to take steps along the process of making their dream a reality.
It’s not suprising to understand why it seems an attraction option, for reasons such as:-
- Not having to answer to anyone else
- The money you earn goes straight into your own pockets
- The flexibility to work around the hours that suit you
It seems like the perfect situation right? Well, if you can achieve the right balance then it might well be. The reality though is that any business depends heaps of commitment and hard work. While its true that you could enjoy those points above, retaining the motivation to work and be a success is something quite different.
If you are one of those considering being your own boss, be sure to have someone, a trust friend or family member that you can discuss your business with and that can be an encouragement and spur you on even when times are tough.
Start up a business from your own idea is one option but you might also consider a franchise opportunity which provides the same opportunity to be self-employed and effectively be your own boss. I’ve heard it said starting a franchise business is like… being in business for yourself but not by yourself. The benefit of a good franchise business is that you should have the full training and backup support of the franchisor who can lend you an ear when business isn’t going so well and provide suggestions and advice from their extensive experience to help you benefit and get the most from your franchise business. If you have not come across the concept of franchising before, you can listen to our short video titled ‘What is a franchise?‘.
Whether or not or not it’s through a franchise business business or simply a enterprise thought you set for your self, you’ll need to be prepared to work diligently and be dedicated to working your business system to its potential to enjoy the products of a successful business.
To see a range of UK franchise opportunities that match your requirements, check out our online two minute matching service.
