Video: Do you have what it takes to be a franchise entrepreneur?

Franchising is often described as being ‘in business for yourself but not by yourself’ but you’ll also need that certain something to make is a success. A combination of get-up-and-go, hard work and adherence to an established brand’s tried-and-tested model are key. If you can relate to the above description, read on! Three franchise industry professionals share their points of view in a panel session – “Do you have what it takes to be a franchise entrepreneur?” –  at the National Franchise Exhibition virtual, this spring, and now available on-demand.  

Panelists Tim Holdsworth of ActionCOACH, Kate Dilworth of Right at Home and John Kent of Your Mortgage Plus were hosted by Nick Strong of socialHANDLER, and covered such points as:

–       What qualities franchisors look for in a potential franchisee

–       How franchises nurture the entrepreneurial spirit within the network

–       Why the pandemic has spurred people into becoming their own boss with a franchise

–       How shared knowledge among the network produces successful franchisees

 Watch now to find out more:

For more details about the forthcoming National Franchise Exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC and a packed programme of 50+ talks and panels on franchising, visit the exhibitions page >>

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