Business
be your own boss
So you’re a stay at home mom and you love
being home with your children but there are
times you long to go back to the days when
you worked and brought in extra income to your
family. Or, maybe you were the breadwinner of the
family and made the ultimate sacrifice, quitting
your job to stay home and raise your children.
Many women struggle with this dilemma. Many
women feel the need to be successful outside the
scope of being a mother and/or a wife. Raising
children is a huge responsibility and trying
to juggle that and a job can be stressful and
tiresome, but it doesn’t have to be.
Instead of working a 9-5 shift or working crazy
hours just to find the time to fit you family into
your day, think about becoming a business owner.
Not just any type of business though, considers
a becoming a franchise business owner. If you
choose a franchise that is well known and well
established, such as a salon franchise, your
chance of success is extremely obtainable! You
can be your own boss, make your own decisions
and best of all, make money!
Lots of women are finding themselves becoming
involved in kid-oriented type franchises. Most of
these women have children of their own and so
they have a natural knack for creating a warm and
friendly kid centric atmosphere. One booming
business is child friendly salons. Many children
have a fear of getting their hair cut and styled.
Not every cosmetologist can accommodate a
child but at a child friendly salon, that is what
he or she does!
As a salon franchise owner, you don’t need to
have a license in cosmetology or be any sort
of retail expert. All you need is the passion for
running a business and the willingness and
drive to succeed. If you have a desire to work
with children, this is something for you. Salon
franchises are growing at an exponential rate and
that means more business owners are needed.
Remember, if you choose to become a franchise
owner, it does require a great deal of hard work,
commitment, determination and persistence.
This is something that can be managed though,
so don’t ever lose sight of the reasons why you
chose to be a franchise business owner. Like most
business owners today, their goal was to become
their own boss and to have a job they love. You
can have this too!
If you have the capital or means to get a loan this
is an excellent option, also you could consider
finding venture capitalists in your area, or
asking family for a personal loan. Be sure to
build a business plan and do an analysis of your
demographics in your area before starting any
business decision.
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