Posted on 19th February 2010 in Career Advice by Career Slave

My Little Wrapper – franchising as an employment alternative


It ‘s hard these days.  Earning money and being a good parent can often seem to be mutually incompatible. You can’t do them both. The demands of your boss and of work conflict directly with your desires as a mum or dad. But what if there was a way to break free from the shackles of employment and set up your own business that you could run on your terms?

 
The truth is – that such opportunities do exist and thousands of men and women across the country take advantage.
 
Businesses that you can run from home, like My Little Wrapper the personalised chocolate wrapping business can be a brilliant ‘half-way’ house, where you earn your own money, on your own terms, in your own time. It’s not going to make you a millionaire, but My Little Wrapper can generate a very handy (and decent sized) second income for almost any household.
 
My Little Wrapper is based on the franchise system – but its not a franchise. Although you get access to all the proven marketing materials, brand, training and products there are no ongoing fees or costs like in a normal franchise, so every penny you earn is yours to keep. The stats show that using a proven ‘franchise-like’ system significantly increases your chances of success in business and its not hard to understand why. Do what someone else has done and you’ll get the same results, right?

Well, there is a bit more to it than that but the advantages of running your own business are significant.

Be your own boss
This is such an important thing for so many people – and with a business like My Little Wrapper you are definitely the one in charge!

Hard work is rewarded
There’s nothing better for the entrepreneurial spirit than being rewarded directly for their effort. That usually isn’t possible in corporate life,
 
Training and Support
Franchisors want franchisees to succeed. In fact, they need franchisees to succeed. That’s why intensive training is usually included in the franchise fee.

Financing
Many business opportunities and farnchises, like My Little Wrapper, have arrangements with the franchise departments of the major banks to assist with funding for new franchisees. This can be a big help – although some businesses, like My Little Wrapper don’t involve such significant outlay.

Peer networking
Don’t underestimate the loneliness of running your own business. Similarly don’t forget the value of having people in the same position as you that you can talk to. This peer networking is of huge value to many franchisees and the network of over 500 My Little Wrapper business owners across the country are very cative in supporting each other.
 
So when looked at objectively there are many solid reasons why pursuing a franchise route to set up and run your own business and take control of your own destiny make perfect sense. But it’s not for everyone – so think it through carefully

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