How Would You Feel If You Were Unstoppable?

Think about it. To be completely unstoppable. And, no, it’s not impossible. Even with the fact that entrepreneurs face several challenges, becoming unstoppable could be as simple as switching up your habits and redefining old routines.

First, if up until now all you have been doing is talking about becoming an entrepreneur, it’s time to make the talk a reality. All talk and no action does not make you unstoppable. You have to be ready to follow through on what you say and hold yourself accountable. Let’s go ahead and get this out there too – you’ve got to care about your health. Your mind is, without fail, affected by the state of your body. Care about how much sleep you get, the food you eat, the exercise you do and how much water you drink.

With the amount of uncertainty an entrepreneur faces, you have to be willing to embrace risk. Progress is impossible without stepping away from your comfort zone and exploring a variety of options. It’s actually less risky to accept change than to let you or your business become out dated and out of touch. As long as they are calculated, thoughtful risks, you will benefit from them.

Since your day is already complicated enough, try and keep your business plan clear and simple. If you want people to be on board with your idea, then you need to make sure it is easy for everyone to understand. Simplicity and brevity can take you far, so make sure your message is strong and to the point. Afterward, always try to expand your brand identity through authentic, honest marketing. Budget where to spend your money so it has the most impact and brings new consumers to your brand.

Unstoppable people are not super human – they make plenty of mistakes, are constantly rewriting their strategies and they learn more about themselves and their business every day. The fear of whether or not you will succeed will be there no matter what. The true test of an unstoppable person is what they do to put them in a position to test the unstoppable theory.

 Do you feel that you’re ready to get started? Let FranNet connect you with the business you’ve been looking for. Ask us about a free consultation. Our purpose is to connect the dots and make the transition from corporate employment to the freedom of business ownership manageable and safe.

Your Business and the Rising Peer-to-Peer Trend

There’s a brand new form of transactions building in your community and it’s name is the sharing or collaborative economy. The up and coming trend is defined as an economic model for individuals to borrow or rent assets owned by other people. This peer-to-peer (P2P) interaction is becoming increasingly popular, and could start to affect your business.

While there are positives and negatives to any type of transaction, many entrepreneurs are discovering the benefits to the sharing economy. Communities across the U.S. are getting excited about how easily the new companies are creating jobs. Never before has the average consumer been offered such a variety of convenience, however there plenty of bugs to work out for these budding companies. This “what’s mine if yours, for a fee” philosophy is spreading due to the overwhelming demand for instant, cheaper gratification. The system uses items/services that are widely used and baits consumers to trust each other with carrying out these services.

Take a car, for example. This expensive, everyday commodities are being transformed by businesses like Uber or Lyft. This service connects riders with drivers, creating an alternative to taxis and public transportation.

Crowdfunding is another sector of this trend that provides an outlet for anyone to raise extra cash. Websites like GoFundMe and Kickstarter are raising money for entrepreneurs and small business everyday. Meanwhile, more business-focused crowdfunding platform exist that offer business loans of up to $100,000. Suddenly, starting your own business could be as easy as creating a profile and writing a compelling enough bio.

Errand services like TaskRabbit give people the ability to outsource commonplace tasks like picking up dry cleaning or running errands. Even a business’s empty parking lot or unused conference rooms can be rented with companies like Work Space On Demand and LiquidSpace. The “second hand campaign” is rising in popularity as people look for ways to save on time and money.

The main worry is regulatory uncertainty. Will room-renters have to adhere to hotel taxes, for example? The rules need to be updated to protect consumers and other businesses from harm, but for entrepreneurs and small business owners, it looks like it’s time to start caring about sharing.

Do you feel that you’re ready to get started? Let FranNet connect you with the business you’ve been looking for. Ask us about a free consultation with a qualified and experienced franchise consultant. Our purpose is to connect the dots and make the transition from corporate employment to the freedom of business ownership manageable and safe.

Make Your Business Part Of The Family

We can rely on our families to continuously love and protect each other. A parent’s wisdom has provided generation after generation with sound reason and ample caution through countless decisions and situations. If the idea of hiring your kids or running a family business has been tossed around, stop pitching practices and get in the game.

The dependability, learning experiences, trust, bonding and influence of family values are hard to beat in the business world. If you are considering a family business, you are considering the opportunity to come together and build a supportive environment. Around 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-controlled and represent the full spectrum of American companies from small business to major corporations. Furthermore, family businesses make up 62 percent of the country’s employment. The workday can evolve into a more comfortable place and, with boundaries that separate the professional from personal, after hours can offer security and contentment for everyone.

The IFA’s Educational Foundation’s research shows that over 900,000 franchised businesses provide 21 million jobs and contribute $2.3 trillion to the U.S. private sector economy. With such a variety, many families turn to franchising to grow their brand without the hassle of building a business from the ground up. Brands like Campbell, Ford and even Wal-Mart got its start as family business. They grew to be multi-million dollar companies and left a powerful legacy.

Stop tossing around ideas and get answers! FranNet is waiting to help guide your family to the right business. With 27 years of consulting experience, we’ll help get you closer to your ideal lifestyle. Of the tens of thousands of franchisees that we help get started, about one in four have involved people who wanted to run a family business or hire their children. FranNet has helped around 100 family businesses get off the ground every year.

Entering into a family-run franchise takes some planning. And even if you can address the basic concerns, there are some issues you probably haven't even considered. Call about a free consultation with a qualified and experienced franchise consultant. Make arrangements to speak with one of our representatives today!