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Franchising: Like a Fun Hike

Written by: John Power

Article Overview: Franchising is a journey, a new experience for most, and can very very enjoyable.

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Franchising: Like a Fun Hike

Several years ago, while leading a group of Boy Scouts on a three day backpack, I lined them all up at the start and watched them take the first step. Then I told them that they were committed to every step remaining in the 40 mile hike! It was necessary to complete the entire hike to have a sense of accomplishment and share the experience together, in this case hiking through a beautiful pine forest in Arizona's "high country." When you start your franchise program, it is like the first step of a hike, and you must commit to completing the remaining steps to enjoy the full benefits of the program. A franchise development program requires about 10 months to complete.

Just as completing a hike requires the hiker to press forward step by step, it is also important not to lose sight of the goal, or lose interest, when franchising. By completing the franchise development process, you will enjoy new experiences, improve your existing business, and prepare to increase your income through franchise sales. Franchising will be a new and enjoyable "hike" for you.

More information can be found at: www.biltmorefranchise.com

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John Power, founder of Biltmore Franchise Consulting, has extensive experience developing and marketing franchises and business opportunities. He has been in and around franchising for over twenty years. From 1980 through 1990 he conceptualized, organized, and developed the American Video Association. He grew AVA to 2,000 national members, before selling the company it 1990. It was later merged into another home video marketing company. From 2000 to 2005 he worked as a contract marketing and human resources consultant to several local and national companies. In 2005 Mr. Power began working as a franchise development consultant on a full-time basis. Since that time he has helped more than three dozen companies initiate and develop their franchising program. He notes that there are many companies interested in developing a franchise program, and who need his specialized assistance. Mr. Power is a “hands-on” franchise consultant. He said, “I am the ‘nuts and bolts’ person who tends to the details for my clients.” Mr. Power holds a B.S. degree with a major in Marketing. See: www.biltmorefranchise.com You may contact Mr. Power at: jpower@biltmorefranchise.co

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