Staffing Franchise Blog

A recent CNBC news article states that the franchising industry is expected to grow at 1.6 percent, which will produce approximately 11,500 new establishments. Franchise employment increased 3.5 percent in 2016 and is forecasted to grow at 3.3 percent in 2017.  Total franchise output increased 5.8 percent in 2016, so it will likely grow at least 5.3 percent in 2017.

Operating a business is a great goal to have, although accomplishing this goal may be easier to dream about than actually do. Many people like the idea of starting their own business. To get a business started takes much work, perseverance, and sometimes setbacks.Yet, entrepreneurs are part of what makes America what it is. What drives people to take the step and begin the risky prospects of opening a business? Here are some of the reasons people may decide to start up a business:

For anyone considering buying into a franchise, one of the greatest things to consider is the growth of the industry.   

The main growth strategy for staffing franchises is to attract and retain quality clients. How this is accomplished will, ultimately, determine the results. In this regard, let's discuss 4 ways staffing franchise agencies can attract and retain quality clients.

You're serious about investing in a staffing franchise opportunity and just need some information on how you can get started. You've been working hard for someone else and your drive and determination are telling you that this is the right time to make great things happen. You've started taking a thorough inventory of your financial situation; including listing all of your assets, debts and how much funding you'll be able to provide. You have some savings but you know that you will still need some additional capital in order to take advantage of this great opportunity. These are the top 3 places where you can find additional funding so that your staffing franchise dreams can come true.

Once a Staffing Franchise is established, the next question is typically, what is the best way to grow it?

During a session at the International Franchise Expo held in New York last year, several female franchisees and franchisors shared insights and tips on how they established themselves in the Franchise Industry. During this time, they also pointed out that "Franchising is not a business opportunity for men alone now", and how more franchise owners today are women. They are using their communication and people skills along with their strong work ethics to make a difference in this industry. Last year, Bizwomen, an online journal geared towards women entrepreneurs, reported that nationally, women-owned franchises have increased 45 percent from 2007 to 2016. Why are more women looking to franchising and why is the Staffing Franchise Industry such a perfect fit?

According to the latest statistics from the American Staffing Association, the staffing industry directly provides employment for over 16 million people annually in the USA. This is against a backdrop of the significant role it plays in providing recruitment services and workforce solutions for other sectors across the country. The industry is, therefore, intricately intertwined in the production fabric that sustains the economy at large.