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“Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result.” Oscar Wilde Many entrepreneurs gravitate to franchises because they know that they will have the right conditions to be successful. Franchises typically have a process and a playbook for their business, … and this dramatically increases the likelihood of positive results. Best […]
We get asked often what is the most profitable franchise. The answer to which franchise is the most profitable depends. What is the measuring stick? Is it profit dollars, is it profit margin, is it return on investment? Not every franchise is right for every business owner. McDonalds and 7-Eleven are two extremely profitable franchisees, […]
Based on how important branding and marketing is, owning a Digital Marketing Franchise business is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a passion for marketing. At Valenta we are big fans of digital marketing. We conduct a lot of it to communicate with clients, customers, and also potential franchise partners. Marketing is important because the […]
“I have always said that everyone is in sales. Maybe you don’t hold the title of salesperson, but if the business you are in requires you to deal with people, you, my friend, are in sales.” – Zig Ziglar That quote from sales guru and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar is one of our absolute favorite […]
“If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.” African Proverb We find that this quote rings true especially as it relates to owning a technology franchise or business. To be successful you need to connect with and work with others. The advantage to franchising is that entrepreneurs […]
When it comes to owning an Executive Franchise, we believe that this quote resonates. “If you are trying to create a company, it is like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion.” Elon Musk. Opening any new business can be a risky proposition. All the elements need to […]
Facts About Business Services Franchises There are many different business services franchises. Valenta is a business services franchise with a focus on providing business services to mid-sized and small business. Most of the franchises that are available in the business services area are narrow in scope. Some examples include, business coaching, printing services, signage solutions, […]
Entrepreneurs and franchisees share many common attributes including being business savvy, drive, and a desire to create wealth. The fundamental differences between them have to do with vision and risk appetite. According to Investopedia, “An entrepreneur is an individual who takes the risk to start their own business based on an idea they have or […]
Getting in a business gives you flexibility and control of your destiny. Getting a franchise is like owning your own business. Your franchise business is a full-time endeavour that requires your total focus, 100% commitment and dedication to building a team that will help facilitate the growth of your business. However, franchises can be complex, […]
The Consulting Business and Consulting Franchises The global size of the business process consulting market is 250 billion US dollars per year. That market size is growing year over year. What is consulting though … consultants are brain power for hire and help solve problems for the clients they serve. In the SMB markets where […]
IT Services, Digital Transformation, and IT Franchises According to Grand View Research the global IT Professional Services market will be worth 1.9 trillion US dollars by 2025. To say that the market is big is an understatement. It is huge and it is diverse. There are a ton of different services to provide in the […]
Everyone has different ambitions in life. If your early in your career, early to mid 20’s there is no better time to start than now. This is the time when you have all the energy and not much to lose. I remember my early 20’s, where I would work from 7 am to 4 pm […]
There are pros and cons of starting your own business or investing in a franchise. Starting your own business starts with an idea, an idea that is unique. You’ll want to consider some of the following steps: Validate your idea You will want to do extensive market research of the product or service. My first […]
Digital Workforce, Outsourcing and Staffing Franchises To date, staffing franchises mostly have been about recruitment services or providing temporary workers. There are many different franchises that offer these two business models. We take a different approach at Valenta and provide staff augmentation or outsourcing. Digital Workforce is one of three main services we offer our […]
A B2B franchise business is actually a sales business and the role of the franchisee is business development. This means that if you’re in business development, you’re in sales, so, in other words, you’re a salesperson. Generally speaking, the ideal candidate for a B2B franchise is someone who enjoys networking with other business professionals and building […]
I purchased a franchise back in 2010, early in my professional career. The reason I purchased a Franchise is because I knew it would have a system and that my role would be learning the system and implementing it in my local area. Here are 5 things I recommend asking your future Franchisor: 1. View […]
A B2B franchise business is actually a sales business and the role of the franchisee is business development. This means that if you’re in business development, you’re in sales, so, in other words, you’re a salesperson. Generally speaking, the ideal candidate for a B2B franchise is someone who enjoys networking with other business professionals and building […]
Being successful in a franchise environment requires something that Liam Neeson called “a particular set of skills”. Franchises are different from any other type of business in that they have the characteristics of business ownership, as franchisee owns their own business, but they also have the characteristics of being part of a larger organization. Being […]