Very few people when they look into starting a franchise think about the long term, obviously most will hope that when they start their franchised business, that will be their long term future, however buying a franchise and the skills your learn from running a business, can open the doors to other opportunities.
Steve Jenner of Lasertech North Kent, started his franchise 5 years ago after having over 15 years in a successful sales career. Steve is now looking to sell his Lasertech franchise as it has opened further opportunities to him that wouldn’t of been available had he stuck it out in a sales job.
Steve comments ‘When you start a business, franchise or not, in the beginning you are the van driver, managing director, accountant and warehouseman. Because it was my own business I had to learn (although it must be said the franchisor helped) to manage budgets, cashflow and invoice management, develop sales targets and marketing strategies. 5 years on I now see myself as a businessman and no longer a salesman’.
Since starting his Lasertech franchise Steve has built a very successful business, turning over just under £300,000 per year from just a single van and based from home. With low overheads from being home based, Steve has earned himself a substantial income over the last few years and has proven his new found business management abilities.
The Future After Being A Lasertech Franchisee
November 9, 2007 by Cris | 1 Comment
In Franchisees, Franchises, Successful Franchises
Billionaire Strategies on November 9th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Excellent point. Once you finally get into business all sorts of opportunities start presenting themselves. Don’t wast time thinking and talking about starting a business. Jump in quickly. Start fast and fail fast–if you have to. There’s no time to waste.