Most of us want to open our own business. Seems like a reasonable desire, right? But becoming your own boss can be, unfortunately, much easier said than done.
According to Forbe’s magazine, three of the most important questions to ask yourself before starting your own business are: 1) Is your desired industry growing or shrinking? 2) Is there a consistent need for what you offer? 3) Do you have the necessary skills to succeed?
These are questions that absolutely must be answered before diving headfirst into a new career opportunity. Luckily, there is one company that provides the opportunity AND the answers. Becoming a JAN-PRO Cleaning franchisee might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
So, back to the questions at hand:
1) Is the industry growing or shrinking?
This is an easy one to answer. According to the most recent numbers, the commercial cleaning industry amasses more than $140 billion in annual sales (and experts expect this number to grow). Moreover, when you become a JAN-PRO® franchisee, you’ll be joining nearly 13,000 other franchisees that, all told, have already earned $300 million in sales!
2) Is there a need for your services?
This one might be even easier to answer. Cleaning services will ALWAYS be in demand. Regardless of economic fluctuations, business and property owners and office managers will continue to need somebody to properly clean and maintain their facilities.
3) Do you have the skills?
Yep, you guessed it. This is easily answered too. Once you decide to be a part of the JAN-PRO family, the most extensive training program in the business is at your disposal. The program lasts a mere five weeks and is by far the most comprehensive offered in the cleaning industry. What’s more is that JAN-PRO also provides extended support after you get started, making sure your skills keep up with the ebb and flow of the industry.
Deciding to leave your old life behind for a new and exciting career opportunity is always difficult. And it should be. After all, decisions like this can impact the rest of your life. But with the support of a company like JAN-PRO, becoming your own boss might just be easier than you think.