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By
Jocelyn Chavez
20 June 2008
Rising gas and food prices are forcing more baby boomers to postpone retirement and remain in the workforce. As a result, there are fewer jobs available for people starting their careers. So what is a bright, ambitious young adult to do? Many are skipping over paying their dues in the workplace and channeling their energy into business ownership immediately after graduating or very early in their careers by owning a franchise.
There are franchises available in every industry you can imagine, so you’ll definitely find one that suits your interests; and because franchises are well developed, established business models you don’t have to invest the same amount of time that starting a business from scratch requires.
Buying a franchise early in life can be a good idea, because you may not have as many responsibilities and commitments competing for your time and attention. Unlike a traditional job, franchise ownership gives you more control over your life and affords you the freedom to pursue other aspirations. In fact, business ownership is often a defining career decision that leads to other impressive accomplishments beyond your expectations.
Franchises are designed so that the owner doesn’t have to be active in inventing the products, offerings and other demanding responsibilities that come with building a business from scratch. Many opportunities also allow owners to "passively" own the business by only requiring a part-time commitment, or by having your management staff run the business for you, freeing up your time to pursue other interests and career opportunities.
For college students who grew accustomed to a lifestyle filled with large blocks of free time and have little experience working full-time, the regime of corporate America can be a culture shock.
With a franchise you can be in control of your schedule. Many franchises and business opportunities can largely be managed remotely, so you don’t necessarily have to be tied to one location and can run your company from the comfort of your home, apartment or even the coffee shop down the street.
Pride, a sense of accomplishment and purpose are also among the intangible, but most crucial benefits of being in business for yourself. If you are certain you want a career in business but aren’t exactly sure which aspect of business to pursue, owning your own franchise could be a great way to gain first- hand knowledge of every aspect of the business world and it will give you a ‘real world’ picture of where your true interests and strengths lie.
Whether the corporate world has left you disenchanted, or you’re faced with that all too common catch 22 situation of ‘not being able to get the jobs you want because you lack experience, and not being able to gain the experience until someone hires you,’ owning a franchise is a way to watch your career soar to new heights.
Stop waiting for someone else to realize how talented you are and start showing the world you’ve got what it takes to control your self employment destiny. Explore the vast array of opportunities available, the career of your dreams, franchise ownership, may be just a few clicks away…
Reprinted with permission from Franchise Solutions, Inc.
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