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WHAT-FRANCHISE.COM 7 INS IGHT Find the right type of franchise for you TAKE OUR QUIZ! With more than 900 franchises to choose from, how do you find one to suit your personal working style? WORDS : L INDA WHITNEY IFYOUANSWEREDMOSTLY: You’re a lone wolf. Research franchises that involve working solo, such as business consulting and training (for instance, ActionCOACH), oven cleaning (Ovenu), or mobile sales (Mac Tools). You’ll not be entirely alone – the franchisor will provide training and support to keep your growth on track. You’re a natural team player – and manager. Check out franchises that allow you to get into management, (such as Revive!, Agency Express, or Refresh Renovations). Normally franchisors expect you to grow your business by adding extra operators, so you become the manager. Look for franchises with management training. You’re big company boss material. Look for franchises where you run a team from day one, such as well-known QSRs (McDonald’s), gyms (Anytime Fitness), or coffee outlets (Costa). You’ll need senior management experience and a big investment. Once your first location is operating, you’re usually expected to open more. You’re a homeworking hero. Many franchises can be run from home. Often these involve low start-up costs because there’s no business premises – but you may need space for equipment or stock. Check out pet services (Barking Mad), travel sales (The Travel Franchise) or kids’ activity franchises (Baby College). Howwould you like to be known at work? o a) Someone who can be relied upon to get things done o b) A popular team player and leader o c) An ambitious strategist o d) Someone trusted to work without constant attention Your favourite pet would be: o a) Cat o b) Dog o c) I haven’t got time for pets o d) The one I’m using to keep my feet warm What is your ideal Sunday afternoon? o a) Hill walking on your own o b) Watching your favourite sports team play o c) Playing chess against a challenging opponent o d) Relaxing with family What’s your favourite work activity? o a) Developing your personal project o b) Leading team meetings o c) Forward planning and coming up with new ideas o d) Working flexibly but hitting targets