Lifestyle vs Career: How to have the best of both | Bedshed

Lifestyle vs career: How franchises give the best of both.

Lifestyle vs career: How franchises give the best of both.

All successful careers require hard work and determination. Franchising is no different. Most people want to find a happy medium when it comes to their careers, and that's not something that needs to be sacrificed when owning a franchise. You'll want something rewarding and challenging, but most of all, something that pays enough to support your family and your desired lifestyle.

There are many reasons people go into franchising - independence, financial sustainability, and a career change are some top examples. But for many, the promise of flexibility and work-life balance is the biggest appeal.

So, if you’re looking to gain these benefits and be your own boss, why not consider franchising?

Embrace flexibility.

One of the great things about being a franchisee is that you’re your own boss. Once your business is up and running, you can be flexible in determining the hours you work rather than having this dictated to you.

Most good franchisors will work with franchisees to ensure they’re satisfied with their work-life balance, and this is certainly the case at Bedshed. We offer staff development and training services, as well as assistance in building a robust business structure, to ensure that our franchisees can work flexibly and take time off for some much-deserved holidays.

We should also mention here that Bedshed franchisees are expected to operate at a team leadership level. If you are looking for a hands-off investment, we aren't the right franchise opportunity for you.

Take out the legwork.

One of the great things about a franchise business is that you’re not out on your own. You have a whole network of experienced professionals dedicated to helping you succeed. You're able to set up shop in a market where consumers are likely to have an awareness of your brand, an immediate head start in today's competitive retail market.

Bedshed invests a lot of time and energy in this. Our marketing and product development departments strive to remain at the forefront of the industry, with the interests of our franchisees top of mind. They handle the headaches and challenges that you may encounter when starting your business from scratch.

It is all about discipline.

Franchising offers a flexible lifestyle, but the first few years will require a substantial investment of time to make it a long-term success. Keep in mind the fact that you’re building the foundations of your business for the future, and if you do so successfully, you’ll reap the rewards and benefits in no time.

Taking the time to upskill your employees in the initial stages will also mean you have a capable team to rely on in the future.  Keeping an open and honest relationship with your retail manager is also a good way to help you keep on track, particularly in the early stages. When you’re in a position to take time off, you need to be disciplined to ensure this happens. Planning to take holidays and time off and sticking to them is very important. 

Discipline and commitment to work-life balance are the only ways you’re going to be able to reap the rewards and benefits of a flexible working environment and business model.

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