Elizabeth Miranda
VP of Franchise Development for
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Buying a franchise is something that needs careful consideration, especially in times of economic uncertainty. We’ve all been affected by the news of global recession, and understandably many of us are cautious about what we do with what money we have. But the fact is that we all still need to earn money, and even though it might seem like an odd time (with the world in apparent fiscal upheaval) to think about starting a new business, now really is the time to do so, provided of course that you make informed choices.
Franchises on the whole are proven time and time again to fare better than ‘start from scratch owner operator’ concerns, so it’s advisable for anyone wanting to be their own boss to opt for the security of established branding rather than go it totally alone – particularly now. In recession everyone is noticeably protective of their money and perhaps more thoughtful about where they spend it, it figures that most will prefer to buy products and services from an established company they can trust.
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In terms of investing in a franchise, though it may be tempting to fall straight into the supposedly welcoming arms or stand under the golden arches of a massive fast food franchise, for example, the high cost of doing so may be prohibitive for many. In nay case, are fast food outlets looking at a predicted rise in the number of customers served during a recession, or is this figure likely to fall? Very likely it will fall, as people elect to watch their pennies and try to economise by forgoing the luxury of pre-prepared meals. Though these ‘big deal’ concerns have a certain attraction they don’t always deliver big money to newcomers.
Similarly car dealership franchises, while they seem to represent gleaming opportunities, may well see a drop in the number of clients as the recession takes hold. Realistically, people will probably opt to keep their existing vehicle on the road for a few years more than they might have done in a more fertile financial climate.
Avoiding these high cost franchises and looking at other options is paramount for anyone looking into franchise as a career option.
So, what works and what is less likely to?
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Basically any business that requires expensive premises, specialist equipment, vast amounts of stock or simply costly stock in order to operate is going to require a large investment from the prospective franchisee. And investing large sums of money in any concern during recession is a bit like putting all your eggs in one basket when you’ve already seen there’s a hole in the basket.
Safer options are consultancy type franchises, online businesses. Investment is modest, they are easily operated and they can be run from a home office. This is great news as there are significant tax bonuses attached to using part of your home for work purposes.
One company that offers global consulting franchise opportunities is Canada-based WSI. WSI is an Internet and Technology Solutions Company. Roughly translated, this means that they provide solutions for small and medium business – boosting clients’ web presences, encouraging healthy traffic to sites and therefore increasing sales and revenue for companies worldwide. And with more and more businesses opting to go online this means that WSI has a predicted rise in clients in recessive years, unlike our larger fast food and fast car companies who might be looking at a drop in sales.
Becoming a WSI consultant is made easy, even for newcomers to the world of technology as full training and back up is provided. And the total investment sum couldn’t be more recession-friendly. At just $49,700, this represents one of the most modestly priced business opportunities currently available. Minimum financial input with maximum reward.
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