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Franchising as a Career, an Investment, or Both?

August 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Is starting a business for you? Is a franchised business the best option? Learn how franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training, and ongoing support. During this presentation we will cover: • Basic information on franchising, including the range of industry categories, investment levels, and fees • Current trends in franchising including franchise sectors that are thriving, even during times of uncertainty (such as the pandemic) • Common misconceptions about franchising • The pros and cons of owning a franchise • Owning a franchise on a full-time basis vs. a part-time basis (semi-absentee ownership) • A strategic approach to safely researching and selecting the right franchise • Mistakes to avoid

Speaker(s): This workshop will be presented by Dan Aronoff. who has more than 25 years of business experience working for both small and large companies, most notably in the human resources arena. He has worked with Exxon Corporation, Kraft Foods, and Kendle International (a pharmaceutical clinical trials organization), as well as in his family’s business, Goldner Associates, which is an advertising specialties company.

 

In 2005 he fulfilled a lifelong dream of entrepreneurship by becoming a franchisee with FranNet. FranNet offers a no-cost franchise consulting service matching individual goals, skills, and financial qualifications with carefully screened franchise opportunities. Dan has also taught Franchise Management as part of the School of Entrepreneurship at Belmont University.

Fee: No Cost

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Details

Date:
August 8, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50430044

Venue

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)

Organizer

Tennessee Small Business Development Center
Phone
423-756-8668
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