Living in Canada is pretty great. Whether it’s our stable
economy, access to free healthcare, the amazing scenery or getting
to see some pretty incredible wildlife that drives you, we should
definitely count ourselves lucky to live where we do.
But living somewhere so incredible isn’t quite as exciting if
you’re tied to a desk job that you can’t escape when the weather is
good or your kids are off school ill or on holiday. For some, the
lure of a guaranteed monthly salary is enough of a draw to keep
them in mainstream employment. For others, however, the call of the
wild hits them, and this is why more people are choosing to be
their own boss, run their own business, and fit their work around
their lifestyle.
Having the ability to work flexibly is one of the greatest
benefits of being a franchisee. It’s up to you to make the business
pay but you have all the tools, marketing materials and expert
advice to help you do so. You can fit your business around your
hobbies, family, and other interests.
Many franchisees even select their preferred franchise based on
its relevance to their hobbies and interests, meaning that every
time they go to work, they are actually making money doing what
they love.
As with all major life decisions, giving up the rat race to
become your own boss will bring challenges and risk as well as
opportunities, but if you’re in a financial position to be able to
make the change and willing to accept help and advice from those
who have been before, there are very viable businesses out there
just looking for new people to take the helm.
There is lots of help available, and you should definitely
engage the services of a franchise consultant and experienced
attorney when drafting up the paperwork. However, if you’re
thinking that perhaps a change of career is what you need to make
your work/life balance tip more in your favor, now is the time to
act.
With such a huge choice of franchising opportunities available,
there is something for every person from every walk of life. You
just have to be prepared to put into it what you want to get out of
it. If it’s something you love, you’ll find that it isn’t “just a
job” but a real lifestyle choice.