Comments on: Downsized? Franchise vs. Corporate Employment http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html Exploring the trends driving small business Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:39:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Downsizing the Corporate World - Business Opportunities Weblog http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-1064357 Downsizing the Corporate World - Business Opportunities Weblog Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:24:49 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-1064357 [...] Downsizing is becoming more and more common to people today. With corporations and companys all over cutting their costs (a nice way of saying they are cutting out jobs), and lowering their revenue expectations franchising and entrepreneurship is rising. [...] [...] Downsizing is becoming more and more common to people today. With corporations and companys all over cutting their costs (a nice way of saying they are cutting out jobs), and lowering their revenue expectations franchising and entrepreneurship is rising. [...]

]]> By: Andrea Coutu http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-700192 Andrea Coutu Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:44:16 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-700192 Thanks for the link! You've given a great overview here about business ownership. But I have to disagree with your position on running a business part-time. Sometimes, life gets in the way of our dreams. Kids, retirement savings, mortgages, relationships and other considerations may prevent someone from making the leap to f/t business ownership. Some people wouldn't get into business at all, were it not for the opportunity to learn and practice on a part-time basis. Starting and running a business is a process and I think it's okay to do it a bit at a time. However, there may come a time when you have to choose between keeping the business small and growing it bigger. It comes down to your own needs and values. Thanks for the link!

You’ve given a great overview here about business ownership.

But I have to disagree with your position on running a business part-time. Sometimes, life gets in the way of our dreams. Kids, retirement savings, mortgages, relationships and other considerations may prevent someone from making the leap to f/t business ownership. Some people wouldn’t get into business at all, were it not for the opportunity to learn and practice on a part-time basis. Starting and running a business is a process and I think it’s okay to do it a bit at a time. However, there may come a time when you have to choose between keeping the business small and growing it bigger. It comes down to your own needs and values.

]]> By: Recruiter Bill http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-678435 Recruiter Bill Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:34:47 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-678435 My company has been in an expansion mode with a franchise like program. Key ingredient to success for any body wanting to jump in, Realizing you are no longer an employee and it is going to take working harder and smarter then you ever have to succeed. My company has been in an expansion mode with a franchise like program. Key ingredient to success for any body wanting to jump in, Realizing you are no longer an employee and it is going to take working harder and smarter then you ever have to succeed.

]]> By: LookingforFranchise http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-666316 LookingforFranchise Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:04:27 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-666316 Thank you for reminding me of that great quote in the Career Renegade. I did read that book. I'm currently spending 98% of my time looking for a franchise versus another corporate job. It's tempting to put that quote in my facebook profile. I should probably wait until I have a new business since my current boss is a friend on facebook. Good article as well. Thank you for reminding me of that great quote in the Career Renegade. I did read that book. I’m currently spending 98% of my time looking for a franchise versus another corporate job. It’s tempting to put that quote in my facebook profile. I should probably wait until I have a new business since my current boss is a friend on facebook. Good article as well.

]]> By: Andrea Coutu > Become a Consultant Blog http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-662011 Andrea Coutu > Become a Consultant Blog Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:29:32 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-662011 I'm a bit late to the party, but thanks for the mention. The great thing about consulting is that there are low barriers to entry, if you just want to try it out. But, by building up your expert status, you can then raise those barriers to entry for your competitors, once your'e ready to pursue a full-time business. I’m a bit late to the party, but thanks for the mention. The great thing about consulting is that there are low barriers to entry, if you just want to try it out. But, by building up your expert status, you can then raise those barriers to entry for your competitors, once your’e ready to pursue a full-time business.

]]> By: TJ McCue http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-655921 TJ McCue Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:16:41 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-655921 Oops. Posted the wrong link, but that down market post was excellent too!! :-) Here's the freelance piece: http://blogs.openforum.com/2008/12/16/the-difference-between-a-freelancer-and-an-entrepreneur/ Oops. Posted the wrong link, but that down market post was excellent too!! :-)

Here’s the freelance piece:
http://blogs.openforum.com/2008/12/16/the-difference-between-a-freelancer-and-an-entrepreneur/

]]> By: TJ McCue http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-655920 TJ McCue Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:14:19 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-655920 Hey Joel, I was thinking of you today when I read Seth Godin's piece late last year over at OPEN Forum. He talked about the differences between a freelancer and an entrepreneur. Your post reminds me, and potential franchise owners, of the differences between being an owner and being an employee. It is important to know the difference and decide how you want to be compensated. Here's his post, if you're interested. http://blogs.openforum.com/2008/12/09/top-twelve-ways-to-grow-your-business-in-a-down-market/ Hey Joel,
I was thinking of you today when I read Seth Godin’s piece late last year over at OPEN Forum. He talked about the differences between a freelancer and an entrepreneur.

Your post reminds me, and potential franchise owners, of the differences between being an owner and being an employee. It is important to know the difference and decide how you want to be compensated.

Here’s his post, if you’re interested.

http://blogs.openforum.com/2008/12/09/top-twelve-ways-to-grow-your-business-in-a-down-market/

]]> By: Michael Reines http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-655539 Michael Reines Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:05:24 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-655539 Hi We've been in the coffee business since 1992. We have no debt, we've reinvented our product making the healthiest coffee in the world. Our coffee is totally undadulterated. We have been extensively vetted and sold over $25 Million dollars worth in the last 16 months of the 1990's. We are seeking new, young, potential sales managers, area representatives and corporate personnel. Everyone in our company is an owner. We are opening up to new investors for the first time in over 15years. The Deal. Invest minimally $1,000. - sell local health food stores or use your contacts and we'll make the sale. You become our Partner sharing 50% of the gross profit derived from that account for as long as they continue to buy. Everyone will share in corporate gross profit distributions from ten percent of our gross profit based on our obtaining 100 New Participants. Starting this Fall, you can develop business in your state as our Limited Partner - depending upon your performance until then. No additional investments required. We will support everything having to do with the Roasting through delivery to your customer. Read our Approvals and What makes us a Healthier Coffee www.healthwisecoffee.com Michael Reines Founder Hi

We’ve been in the coffee business since 1992. We have no debt, we’ve reinvented our product making the healthiest coffee in the world. Our coffee is totally undadulterated. We have been extensively vetted and sold over $25 Million dollars worth in the last 16 months of the 1990′s. We are seeking new, young, potential sales managers, area representatives and corporate personnel. Everyone in our company is an owner. We are opening up to new investors for the first time in over 15years. The Deal. Invest minimally $1,000. – sell local health food stores or use your contacts and we’ll make the sale. You become our Partner sharing 50% of the gross profit derived from that account for as long as they continue to buy. Everyone will share in corporate gross profit distributions from ten percent of our gross profit based on our obtaining 100 New Participants. Starting this Fall, you can develop business in your state as our Limited Partner – depending upon your performance until then. No additional investments required. We will support everything having to do with the Roasting through delivery to your customer. Read our Approvals and What makes us a Healthier Coffee http://www.healthwisecoffee.com

Michael Reines
Founder

]]> By: Downsizing the Corporate World - Sales Entrepreneur .net http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-655470 Downsizing the Corporate World - Sales Entrepreneur .net Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:43:52 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-655470 [...] Downsizing is becoming more and more common to people today. With corporations and companys all over cutting their costs (a nice way of saying they are cutting out jobs), and lowering their revenue expectations franchising and entrepreneurship is rising. [...] [...] Downsizing is becoming more and more common to people today. With corporations and companys all over cutting their costs (a nice way of saying they are cutting out jobs), and lowering their revenue expectations franchising and entrepreneurship is rising. [...]

]]> By: Downsizing the Corporate World | Business Idea of the Day http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/02/downsized-franchise-vs-corporate-employment.html#comment-655460 Downsizing the Corporate World | Business Idea of the Day Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:32:54 +0000 http://smallbiztrends.com/?p=11114#comment-655460 [...] Downsizing is becoming more and more common to people today. With corporations and companys all over cutting their costs (a nice way of saying they are cutting out jobs), and lowering their revenue expectations franchising and entrepreneurship is rising. [...] [...] Downsizing is becoming more and more common to people today. With corporations and companys all over cutting their costs (a nice way of saying they are cutting out jobs), and lowering their revenue expectations franchising and entrepreneurship is rising. [...]

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