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A franchise can be the answer for women seeking a career with flexible hours. Around four out of ten franchisees have females at the helm, and the number is ncreasing all the time. Women often make great franchisees because they are more likely to follow the franchisor s business model than many men, says clive sawyer of the encouraging Women into franchising Group (eWif).
But he advises: Think about how a business will fit into your lifestyle now and in the future, because most franchise contracts last several years. eWif offers free advice and mentoring to women considering a franchise and has launched a series of awards for women in franchising (see businessoptions.biz). in my experience the biggest challenge women face in franchising is taking on too much, says sara Jamison of On Demand communications, owner of the Prontaprint and Kall Kwik business services franchises. Set your boundaries at the start and stick to them, she advises. Read on.