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What you can expect as a franchisee
We are committed to making your business both personally and financially rewarding. As a franchisee, you will receive:
- the use of the LifeStyle Changes name, trademarks and reputation
- a comprehensive initial training
- a protected territory
- complete set of manuals, which includes pre-opening manual, policy and procedures/operations manual, checklists, agreements, and forms
- start-up supply of all packing materials
- promotional items
- listing of your franchise territory on our corporate websit
- periodic on-site, telephone and electronic mail assistance on daily operations, marketing, and other key matters. Whether it's a simple question that can be answered by phone, or something that needs to be seen, we're available to help
- an established set of accounts set up in Simply Accounting Basic
Up to five days of very specific training is provided including:
- a thorough understanding of the services provided by LifeStyle Changes
- an in-depth work in understanding the needs of the seniors' market
- an education on the healthcare system in your province and how to effect transitions for your clients within that system
- how to market your business
- the accounting system and making it work for you
- the website and how to use it
- the reporting system
Our marketing strategies provide you with the essential tools during start-up and beyond to help you make cost-effective marketing decisions to benefit your company's bottom line.
Marketing support includes:
- marketing consulting
- corporate PR
- advertising and press release templates
Corporate brand & identity, national and regional brand programs, corporate website, co-op programs and strategic account management and alliances with corporate clients are managed by our Corporate office.
What we look for in a franchisee
We strongly believe the success of our franchisees is based on our franchisee selection process and your desire to succeed. We will be looking for your commitment to listen, learn and to make constant improvements in the way you operate your franchised business. In choosing franchisees, preference will be given to applicants who:
- appreciate the benefits of working on a team and within a proven system of operation
- are disciplined self-starters with a high level of personal integrity
- demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
- possess good organization skills and scheduling abilities
- are familiar with and involved in the community where the business is located
- have some previous level of business management
- will actively work in and manage the business
- have the funds to invest in the business and the financial ability to survive the start-up phase
Is this really the business for you? Think about it very carefully. Do you possess these qualities?
- a love for seniors
- respect and integrity
- a desire for accomplishment on another level besides monetary
- previous experience in a sales environment
- patience
- common sense
- understanding and empathy
- high energy
- flexibility
- the ability to make good decisions
- dedication
- creativity - ability to think outside the box
- an interest in learning something new every day
- good judge of character
- a good sense of humour
- experience in public speaking
- compassion
It is not a matter of having 5 out of 17, or 10 out of 17, of the above attributes. These are the qualities and abilities you will need to do this job well.
