Meet the Franchisors Workshop in Lexington

You are invited to the Lexington Area's FREE

"Meet the Franchisors Workshop"

June 15th

2:00pm - 4:00pm

or

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sponsored by FranNet of MidAmerica

Two sessions with a great opportunity to meet franchisors who are eager to enter the Lexington Market.  If you want the freedom of owning your own business this workshop is for you!

Meet executives from award winning franchises experiencing nationwide growth:

•  2011 Franchise Growth Areas and Trends
•  Semi-absentee, Single, multiple and master territory opportunities
•  Executive models - White Collar / Scalable (Manage the Managers)
•  Business to business (B2B) and Retail Personal Services
•  Retirement alternatives
•  Latest developments in franchise financing
•  Speakers from SCORE and SBDC will be joining us to share their expertise on entrepreneurship

Learn how FranNet uses proprietary Franchise Assessment software and personal coaching to determine the best franchise fit for YOU!

Franchisors will share information covering growth trends, what sets them apart, details on their history of success, experience requirements and why their owner's are thriving.

An expert in franchise funding will address how your retirement funds can be used tax and penalty free in conjunction with other popular financing options.

Food and beverages will be provided by the Franchisors and you will have an opportunity to speak directly with the franchise executives.

Seating is limited.  Reserve your seat today.

Register HERE 

This story is from the FranNet Blog...

Corporate Execs Eyeing Career Changes 

FranNet, ExecuNet team up to meet growing demand for top-level guidance

Scores of high-ranking corporate executives are considering starting or buying a business, creating an historic opportunity for franchise companies looking for new talent.

C-suite interest in career alternatives also is boosting demand for companies that counsel senior-level personnel, and FranNet has teamed up with another premier North American provider to give them individualized attention.

click HERE for entire story

Rainmakers networking event

Rainmakers is holding their "Main Event" on Wednesday, May 11 at the Riverbend Winery, 120 South 10th Street in Louisville. It starts at 5:30pm.

It's a fun and productive opportunity to network. If you haven't been to one before, we highly recommend it.

The event is free to 1st and 2nd time visitors, and $35 for others.

Three 2011 trends to watch

Whether you're here in Louisville, Kentucky, or anywhere else in the world, you need to watch for trends. As someone who connects people with franchises, I am always especially interested in future trends. Here is a FranNet blog post that spots three trends you need to be aware of:

Three 2011 trends to watch

Moving into this quarter, it’s interesting to think about predicted trends for 2011 in regard to small businesses and franchising. The last few years haven’t been kind to the US – skyrocketing unemployment, recession, abysmal credit market for startup loans, to name a few of our less-than-finest hours.

But US ingenuity still runs true and the entrepreneurial streak hasn’t been lost completely. This year there will be three trends to continue watching out for....

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

Louisville Venture Sharks Event

Venture Club Louisville Kicks Off 2011 Venture Sharks Event with a $5000 Grand Prize

The “Venture Sharks” will be swimming in Louisville on April 20, 2011 and then again on May 4, 2011.  Inspired by ABC’s popular weekly show Shark Tank, hungry entrepreneurs seeking funding for their business plans will fend for themselves against a panel of savvy investor sharks fishing for the next great deal.

Read entire story HERE

glimmer of hope for franchises

Franchising suffered a downturn during the recent economic slump—a slide that surprised many in the industry.

“Typically during a recession the franchise sector of the economy has done pretty well,” says Joe Sheyka, a partner in the Chicago office of law firm DLA Piper LLP and chairman of the Illinois Bar Assn.'s franchise and distribution committee.

This recession has proved different.

READ ENTIRE STORY HERE

A word of advice on offering your employees advice

This was a great article I came across. It touches on a subject that is a real minefield in business ownership. Enjoy!

Should I Give That Advice

by Sharlyn Lauby

 

A group of managers were having a conversation about giving advice.  It was obvious from the conversation their hearts were full of good intentions.  They’re experienced and smart.  And giving advice to someone else is their way of saying, “don’t make the same mistakes I made.”

On the surface, it sounds like a great idea.
Giving advice is tricky.  And one person’s attempt to help can be interpreted as unwanted or condenscending.

Here’s an example.  I once worked with a group of district managers who supervised a staff of field managers.  Most of the district managers had been promoted from the field manager position.  So they knew the field manager’s job....

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE