Franchise Article

There are many people who are looking to go into the small business or franchise industry to be in business for themselves but the thing that stands in their way is not having a clear picture or example of what owning and operating a business will be like. While everyone’s experience is uniquely suited to the individual, after all that is one of that main differences between a corporate job and a franchise, there is much to be said for the insight of a small business owner’s take on franchising. Below the answers to some helpful questions that franchise owner and consultant Nigel Mayne, who is the President of Matchpoint Franchise Consulting.

A. As with many franchises, especially home based business, time and flexibility are the most appealing. Among those most evident benefits of running a franchise are the ability to leverage central support and management that have professional experience with the low-cost start-up and personal touch of a privately owned business opportunity. The gratification of actually doing something that you love and seeing it help other people do what they love is the best part of every day.

Q. What were the biggest surprises with owning a MatchPoint Franchise?

A. Actually the biggest surprise with a franchise opportunity was how much easier it was to begin and run than anticipated. For people with previous experience running a small business, they know it can be complicated and challenging. The business model, training, support, and constant communication made a franchise opportunity much less complicated than many other types of business for sale.

Q. What are some of the challenges?

A. There’s a lot to learn about all of the different brands that are represented by a consulting franchise and well as being able to adapt to a different lifestyle and was of doing business. Learning to be self motivated and disciplined it critical to the success of a new franchise owner.

Q. What are the words of wisdom that you would share with a new franchise owner?

A. Follow the proven system. Franchises are successful for a reason, as a franchise owner don’t deviate from the business plan and model that are taught to you. Fully utilize and take advantage of all support systems available and remember that working with all different brands and types of people makes everyday a unique challenge. Have fun with it, enjoy the franchise and it will make all of the work, the hours, and the unexpected bumps that much easier to handle.