There is a mentality today about working. Either you work for someone or you work for yourself. Ask ten people about working for someone else and they would probably say that it is the safer bet. The herd mentality has led us to believe that we should go to school, graduate, and find a good job. Why? Well partly, because its easier. Being the owner of a business is a tough gig sometimes. The rewards are bigger but most people cannot see that. Its a bit ironic that when you talk to people that are not happy in their jobs; their reason is because they feel they dont matter in their workplace or career choice.
The system
Every good business has a system. When you buy a franchise, you buy a system. One of the reasons some franchises are so expensive is because they have a good system. Systems sell, and systems are what keep good companies organized and running smoothly. Most new businesses that fail do so because they lacked a good system. Anytime that you spend on building a good system, is time well spent. Yes a good business plan is important, and having a good financial plan is important too. Having a good system is what keeps all of that working. ...