If you’re tired of somebody else constantly telling you what to do, or if you’re simply in search of additional income or something to do as a little security blanket for your retirement, the team at Cornerstone Alliance is ready to help you find an alternative from the world of franchising.
If you’ve considered owning your own business as a career change, or suddenly had your career path changed for you through corporate downsizing, you might want to seriously consider a franchise business. If you’ve stopped short of looking into franchising because you think it’s all fast food, or it’s all too expensive, you will want to sign up for the upcoming “Is Buying a Franchise Right for Me?” lunch-and-learn workshop on Wednesday, March, 21, 2018, at the Cornerstone Alliance offices located at 80 W. Main Street in downtown Benton Harbor from 11:30am-1:00pm. The workshop fee is $15 and lunch is included. You can register by clicking the link below:
https://www.cornerstonewbc.com/classes/signup/136
This workshop led by Brigitte Betser, franchise placement specialist with FranNet, will bust some common franchise myths, and enlighten you on the wide-range of categories and investment levels available today. She will also discuss the various entry strategies available in the world of franchising, ranging from single unit owner/operator to semi-absentee investor to regional developer. You’ll learn whether franchising could be a path for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the right fit for you.
During the lunch and learn workshop, the following topics will be covered:
- General discussion of the reasons that compel individuals to start their own business in the first place.
- A comparison of the pros and cons of starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or starting a franchise.
- How franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- Basic information on franchising, including the range of industry categories, entry and long-term strategies, investment levels (starting as low as $50K) and fees.
- The legal regulations governing franchising that protect the buyer.
- A strategic approach to defining your personal business model, quantifying your returns and safely researching and selecting the business opportunity that’s right for you.
- Growth trends and choices in franchising that offer stability and success in weak and strong economies.
The workshop fee for this lunch and learn workshop is $15 and includes your lunch. Registration is open through March 14, 2018. These workshops fill up quickly. For more information on this workshop, please contact Dubelsa Mata at dmata@cstonealliance.org or call her at (269) 925-6100.
Cornerstone Alliance Small Business Services provides technical, business and financial assistance to small businesses with emphasis on income disadvantaged and women owned businesses. The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance and Microloan Program are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
