Running your own business can be tricky. And starting a business from scratch can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to business licensing. Knowing which licenses your business needs and how to get them can take away from the fulfillment of owning and running the business.

Licensing confusion is one of the reasons many people turn to franchises. Owning and operating a franchise is an easier way for people who enjoy running a business to do so without having to figure out all of the legal logistics on their own.

When you work with a franchise, many of the licensing requirements will be taken care of or you will be given explicit direction in how to secure the licenses you need.

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Nearly everyone who buys a franchise starts with the mindset that owning and running their own business will allow them to achieve some sort of personal goal or desire. Whether that goal is making a lot of money, having more free time, or being able to work from home, the desire for those things comes from within.

Starting out on the franchisee journey, many people explore business options in line with their personal passions or interests – food, exercise, outdoors, etc. are all examples in which there are franchising opportunities available.

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Anyone who owns and runs a business opens themselves up to both positive and negative online reviews. It doesn’t matter what your product or service is, or whether you started your business from scratch or are a franchisee—online reviews are one of the easiest ways for customers to express their feelings about their experience with a specific company or their product.

And these days, digital reviews are everywhere! From dedicated review sites like Yelp to digital storefronts that allow on-site product reviews, it’s simple for people to quickly post a review online.

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There are plenty of reasons for deciding to start an at-home franchise business. Some new franchisees are looking for more free time to spend with their family while others don’t enjoy working in a “corporate” environment. Whatever the reason for starting, many new franchise owners discover that running an at-home business involves a lot more work than anticipated.

New franchisees often start out very enthusiastic about running their own business from home, especially after all of the research that goes into choosing the right franchise to buy into. Before long, however, almost all new owners discover that running a business, even with franchisor support, is a lot of work!

Managing the day-to-day operations of the business while trying to actively market yourself can quickly become overwhelming. What was originally intended as a way to free up more time can become burdensome, which can lead to cutting corners in order to “make” more time. Read more

By now, you’ve decided business ownership is in your future and franchising is the path you’re going to take to get there. Now, you need a reliable process to peel back the cover on franchisors you’re interested in to see which is the best fit. 

Before we talk process, however, it’s important to understand that investigating a potential franchise opportunity is often a process of elimination. It’s rare to find the business you’re looking for right off the bat. Don’t be discouraged if your search takes longer than you originally anticipated. It’s always better to take your time to find the right fit rather than rush into a business without being 100% confident in your decision. Read more