If it is time to recreate yourself to achieve You 2.0, why not do what you enjoy and work from home all the time?
by Susan Scotts
Article from The Franchise Woman September/October Issue
Were you able or required to work from home because of the recent pandemic and are wondering how you could go back to the office? Did you enjoy the freedom from distractions that working from home provided? Do you need to be there for your children to help them with virtual learning or homework? Are you dreading returning to the grind of getting up early to get everything done before you leave for the day, only to have to fight rush hour traffic and sit in a cubicle from 8-5? If this sounds like you, now may be the perfect time to refocus your work “purpose” to be more in alignment with what you feel is most important to you and your family. You’re not alone, but how should you begin?
Why not have the opportunity to do what you enjoy while working from home? No, your boss is not likely to allow it and say ‘do whatever is best for you.’ But maybe it is time for you to take ownership of your career and future and do what is best for you and your family. You don’t need your boss’ approval. You only need to be open to exploring the possibilities which can enable you to achieve your income, lifestyle, wealth and equity goals.
You can become self-sufficient through business ownership, and the best part is having support by leveraging a proven system, with the tools, technology, marketing, systems and training already in place. This is what a franchise is all about. I know that when I say the “F” Word (franchise), you probably roll your eyes or think, “I can’t afford that,” but hear me out! Just because McDonalds or Subway are some of the better-known names, you don’t have to flip burgers or have a retail establishment to be a successful business owner. Food is only a small percentage of the thousands of franchise possibilities out there. There are many essential home based, virtual or service based franchises that are affordable. There are opportunities that may excited you and align with your passion, such as tutoring, coaching or helping people in the community. There are thousands of possibilities in which you could leverage your talents or skills. Some possibilities may allow you to hire/give jobs to other people in the community and leverage their talents so you can remain at home overseeing the business while still being present for your family.
Many franchises are reasonably priced and cost less than what a car costs! It may surprise you to know that there are several funding options available, making anyone’s dream of self-sufficiency attainable. Some funding options provide you enough funds to pay the franchise, have working capital funds and even pay yourself a salary as the business ramps up.
If you are thinking that you would like to learn about some of these possibilities, there is no better time than now. Exploring possibilities now allows you to have more options which ultimately keeps you in the driver’s seat. You can have a career that is best for you and your family.
A Career Ownership Coach can help you clarify your goals, needs and expectations and show you possibilities that enable you to achieve these goals. A coach can also connect you with funding resources to help make your dream a reality. What’s stopping you from learning ways that could allow you to live the life of your dreams? Stop dreaming and start learning. You may be pleasantly surprised. If nothing else, you will gain free education and learn more about yourself in the process.
Susan Scotts is a Multiple Award Winning Career Transition Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source® and possesses three decades of experience in helping empower individuals to become entrepreneurs through franchise business ownership. For a complimentary consultation, she can be reached at 561-859-9110 or SScotts@EsourceCoach.com or book a meeting