Greater Lafayette Commerce and SCORE to Offer Free Workshop
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As entrepreneurship thrives during economic downturns, Greater Lafayette Commerce and SCORE are partnering to offer a free workshop to those interested in pursuing a new business venture through a franchise.
The mis-perception remains that franchises are expensive and for food and retail only. This workshop will discuss many types of franchises and how affordable they can be. Jim Gleason, of FranNet of Mid-America, will conduct the workshop. Gleason is a franchise consultant with experience matching parties with franchises.
For Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Jerry Holsapple, the workshop’s timing is optimal.
?We are seeing an increase in potential entrepreneurs as people leave their current employers to start a new venture,? says Holsapple. ?There are many ways to start your own businesses, but there seems to be less understanding of the advantages of franchises.?
Topics covered at the workshop include: What is franchising and why does it work? What are the Pros and Cons? What are the different types of franchises?
What are the costs associated with owning and operating a franchise? How to select and investigate a franchise? What traits are important to be a successful franchisee?
Headquartered at 337 Columbia St. in Lafayette, Greater Lafayette Commerce, whose roots go back more than 80 years, is a nonprofit membership organization supported by local industries and governments. Its mission is to advance economic and community prosperity for a superior quality of life. SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE’s Lafayette chapter meets in the Swezey Commerce Center. FranNet: FranNet has a Network of over 50 offices in North America. FranNet has worked with the US Small Business Administration for over 20 years and works on a consultation basis with persons who are considering going into business to help them identify a franchise that meets their personal and financial goals. FranNet's costs are paid by the franchise industry. There is no fee to clients for our service. Instructor: Jim Gleason. Jim is a franchise consultant matching people who want to own a business with franchise opportunities that fit with the individual’s goals, skills, and experience. He is also a certified business coach so he understands what it takes to be successful in a business. He is General Manager of the FranNet of Mid-America.
The mis-perception remains that franchises are expensive and for food and retail only. This workshop will discuss many types of franchises and how affordable they can be. Jim Gleason, of FranNet of Mid-America, will conduct the workshop. Gleason is a franchise consultant with experience matching parties with franchises.
For Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Jerry Holsapple, the workshop’s timing is optimal.
?We are seeing an increase in potential entrepreneurs as people leave their current employers to start a new venture,? says Holsapple. ?There are many ways to start your own businesses, but there seems to be less understanding of the advantages of franchises.?
Topics covered at the workshop include: What is franchising and why does it work? What are the Pros and Cons? What are the different types of franchises?
What are the costs associated with owning and operating a franchise? How to select and investigate a franchise? What traits are important to be a successful franchisee?
Headquartered at 337 Columbia St. in Lafayette, Greater Lafayette Commerce, whose roots go back more than 80 years, is a nonprofit membership organization supported by local industries and governments. Its mission is to advance economic and community prosperity for a superior quality of life. SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE’s Lafayette chapter meets in the Swezey Commerce Center. FranNet: FranNet has a Network of over 50 offices in North America. FranNet has worked with the US Small Business Administration for over 20 years and works on a consultation basis with persons who are considering going into business to help them identify a franchise that meets their personal and financial goals. FranNet's costs are paid by the franchise industry. There is no fee to clients for our service. Instructor: Jim Gleason. Jim is a franchise consultant matching people who want to own a business with franchise opportunities that fit with the individual’s goals, skills, and experience. He is also a certified business coach so he understands what it takes to be successful in a business. He is General Manager of the FranNet of Mid-America.
