11. Tips on Owning a Franchise Business
May 28, 2012
1. Be adaptable: It is of utmost important for a franchisor to identify the emerging trends and changing needs of the market, and be able to adapt to them. A franchisor should be flexible and avoid being stubborn about sticking rigidly to its original business model. 2. Market Testing: For a busine...
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12. How to Franchise a business
May 10, 2012
A company should consider franchising, only if it aims to compete effectively on a global scale against large corporations. Franchising allows a business to realize economies of scale, i.e. it enables a business to grow its market share by increasing its point of distribution. Expanding through Fra...
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13. Right for You, Right Now - WSI Internet Marketing Franchisee
May 09, 2012
So, who makes an ideal WSI franchise owner? Go-Getters — If you like getting up early, working hard on all parts of a project and taking on more work once the project you’ve finished has wrapped up, then you definitely would fit in as a WSI Internet franchisee. Most of the work in our franchises i...
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14. Making the Change - Employed to Self-Employed with WSI
May 08, 2012
Even though we all dream of being our own boss one day, it has to be said that the idea can be a little daunting. What if we make mistakes? There’s less of a support structure to help you out if you fumble an important job in your own business, after all. That’s why a WSI franchise is a good choice ...
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15. Transitioning from Employment to Self-employment - WSI Internet Marketing Franchisee
May 07, 2012
Going from a traditional job to owning a WSI franchise needn’t be an overnight jump. Many people choose to make a transition from employment to self-employment.
One of the best ways to prepare for the transition is to do a lot of research. There is a lot of material out there, both WSI-spe...
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16. How to Franchise: Tips on Growing Smart and Risking Less
May 04, 2012
The Franchise industry has presented a positive economic outlook. According to a report released in December for the International Franchise Association, franchise establishments are expected to increase by 1.9% in 2012, with a 5.0% growth in economic output. Here are some tips on how to franchise a...
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17. What's This Digital Revolution, Anyway? - WSI Internet Marketing Franchisee
May 03, 2012
We talk about WSI Franchises as being part of the “digital revolution,” but just what does that term even mean?
There are a lot of buzzwords that get thrown around; isn’t this just one more that doesn’t really mean anything? Well, if you know anything about the WSI Internet Franchise by no...
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18. Making the Most of Your Revenue - WSI Internet Marketing Franchisee
May 02, 2012
Many WSI franchise owners focus on how to increase revenue.
That most certainly is an important aspect of any business — the more money coming in, the better. However, there is also value to learning how to make the most of the revenue you already have, so that every dollar coming in is be...
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19. Evaluating Time Served
April 30, 2012
WSI franchise owners know that one of the best arguments in favor of the franchising model is the excellent return on investment it offers.
After all, many franchises reach profitability within one to three years. But sometimes a bit more detail is needed to clarify just what the return on...
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20. Defining Terms: Profitability
April 29, 2012
Obviously, when someone buys a WSI franchise, he or she wants to make money.
Profitability is the bottom-line factor of anyone’s consideration of starting a small- or medium-sized business; how much money are they going to bring home, and how often?
So it’s crucial that a person...
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