Franchises

This week as we learned about franchises there are many things to consider. A franchise is a great way to go if you don't want to take the risk of coming up with a business on your own. You can buy into a franchise and you have everything given to you and you are able to get your feet off the ground rather quickly. The only thing that really scares me with a franchise is the cost that is required up front. Some of the franchises cost a lot of money and that along would put me out of that business. I wouldn't be able to come up with that money so I would think that a franchise in my future is not possible. I also loved what I learned from Nicole Donnelly. She finds it challenging to leading others and interacting with them, but she is learning to do better at those interactions. Having the interaction with others is not as easy as some may think. Yes, some people are able to interact with others without a problem, however most people struggle and it is a very difficult thing. I was also not surprised to hear her response on what makes it hard as a woman being in business. She said, as a woman it is hard when you are working with people higher up that are mostly men because being a woman and being young seem to be an issue. She felt that she isn’t considered as valid when she is faced with a room full of men. I love that she is service oriented and loves to give back in a meaningful way, that is the driver in her business. It’s one little product but it satisfies a need and that is what makes her successful. Service is the best way to interact with others if you struggle with interactions. It helps you be more open to communicating with those you are serving.

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