For many veterans, determining a career path after their time in the military is a major step as they transition back into civilian life. They’ve served their country, defined their talent and have many accomplishments to celebrate, but it’s not always clear how this can translate into business experience.
Military talents are valuable tools in business
There are many other veterans who hone true talent, values, and experiences that make them good business owners. For veterans who are considering business ownership as a post-military career, there are several ways that their military talent can be valuable tools as they embark on this new journey:
- The military culture encourages taking initiative and leadership. Being a successful business owner requires leadership, too. Veterans are well equipped to be leaders and set expectations for their business with themselves and employees.
- Ability to follow procedures. Veterans understand that having a clear plan is the key to achieving success. The franchise system equips licensees with training to run their businesses efficiently and effectively, which is beneficial because 68 percent of service members who participated in our survey felt that training would help them overcome their concerns about transitioning to the civilian workforce. The training and support provided by the Franchisor are critical components in equipping tThe franchisee for success
- Being in the military requires the drive to work hard. It’s no surprise that being a licensee requires the same sort of dedication. Fortunately, the Franchise model has the benefit of a network of support and training to make things easier for the new franchisee.
- Ability to work under pressure. Being a business owner is a lot of responsibility for one person, but that’s nothing new for veterans. The ability to keep calm and work under pressure is something that military service members are well equipped to do. Fortunately, being part of a Franchise team also offers support when needed.
The Franchise industry allows veterans to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves. They are supported by the many tools and resources provided by the company and other licensees. Since the 1800’s, the Franchise industry helped millions of individuals struggling to find employment find a career, not just a job. Furthermore, many Franchise models offer discounts off the franchise fee to all qualifying veterans as their way of saying thank you for your service. The pursuit of a fulfilling career in a veteran’s post-military life does not have to be an uphill battle. For more information on how you can learn more please call 224-678-9212 or reach us by email at rich@thefranchiseconsultingcompany.com.