How is Right at Home Different?
his is a question that me and my team get on a daily basis from prospective franchisees. As I posted on April 23, often times people are looking for a quick and “easy to understand” answer to that question. Some people assume that all senior care companies are pretty much the same.
Helping You Stay At Home As You Age
Viki Kind, host of Blog Talk Radio, interviewed Allen Hager on September 8, 2009. She covered topics ranging from the services provided by Right at Home to the types of questions a person should ask when looking for a caregiver to provide care to a loved one.
4 More Best Practices When Interviewing Existing Franchisees
There has been plenty of traffic to previous posts on this site (one in April and one in June) regarding how to interview existing franchisees. So given the interest in that topic I thought I would add 4 more best practices when interviewing existing franchisees.
The Art of Working Backwards
Do you ever envy those people who always seem to be on a track to achieve something? Do you ever wonder how they do it? The answer is they have a purpose. They know exactly what they want and have figured out what it would take to get it. And they are prepared to do the things required to get it, even if it means some sort of short term sacrifice in the process.
5 Best Practices When Interviewing Existing Franchisees
This week’s topic is interviewing current franchisees. This is one of the most critical steps in the due diligence process for any franchise. I posted on this topic back in April and it was well received, so I thought I would expand on it a little.
Franchisees Profit from Growing Senior Care Market
One of the fastest growing franchise business concepts is nonmedical home care, but don’t just take our word for read the following article written by Karen Axelton and posted on AllBusiness.com.
You’ve climbed the career ladder. What’s next?
I’ve spoken with many prospective franchisees over the years. Many of them have been at the proverbial fork in the road. They’ve usually had a good life so far, created their family, and saved a few dollars along the way. But, after successfully climbing the career ladder for several years, sometimes people find themselves wondering, “what’s next?”
Senior Care Franchises – How Do You Tell Them Apart?
At Right at Home, we hear from a lot of people who are interested in researching the “senior care” industry. One of the most common questions is “How are you different from your competitors?” Prospective franchisees are often looking for a profound answer to this question…something that will make them say “aha” and make the choice an easy one.
Franchise Advice for Evaluating a Franchise
As you evaluate any franchise, speaking to the existing franchisees is a critical part of the process. There’s simply no substitute for talking directly with them about their day to day activities as a franchisee and their relationship with the people at the corporate office.
3 Questions When Researching Franchises
Over the years I have had the good fortune to speak with a lot of people interested in owning their own business. Through those conversations I’ve learned that you need to consider these three things when researching potential businesses and franchise