Women in business, especially entrepreneurial ventures, often have a tough time getting their families as excited as they are about their ideas and opportunities. But when it comes to crucial career decisions, it’s important that you have your family’s support, and to get that, you must first get them on board with your idea.
One of the most significant things you can do to help your family understand is to have a solid plan you can show them, because not only will the plan demonstrate that you're serious, but it will also help them to see things from your perspective.
Put Together a Special Family Business Plan
A business plan is integral for anybody considering an entrepreneurial venture, so why not get a head start on yours and create one to show your family? It’s a great way to get your ideas down on paper, to help solidify your goals and your vision, and to help your family understand exactly what it is you want to do. Your family business plan doesn’t have to contain all the nitty gritty details that your professional business plan will, but you can include information such as:
- Your business idea
- The nature of the business
- The steps involved
- Your short- and long-term goals (professionally and at home)
- What opportunities may open up because of your venture
Your family means everything to you, so take the time to explain why this is so important to you, why it’s such a good opportunity, and what your professional freedom means to you and the family.
Explain All the Benefits
The benefits are where you're going to get your family on board! For one, the flexible hours you can work means you'll be able to spend as much time as you need on important things like vacations, holidays, trips, weekend fun, and time with friends and family. From an individual perspective, working toward your dream of freedom and entrepreneurship also means you'll be able to achieve your goals, that you'll be happier with your career, and that you'll have more opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
Choose a High-Reward and Low-Risk Option
Your family loves you, and that means they worry about you. One of the best ways you can allay their fears about your business plan is to choose a low-risk business venture that has great promise for high returns and high rewards. Something low-investment, such as a digital marketing franchise, is a good place to start because this type of business has low start-up and low operating costs. Plus, the consultancy nature of the business means you can work from home, which means even lower overhead costs, and you'll even be able to write off your home office come income tax time.
Moreover, the growing digital market means that digital marketing is a stable industry with a bright future, because businesses are always going to be selling things, and people are always going to be using the internet. Lastly, when you choose an experienced partner like WSI, you'll also get support in the franchising system, including ongoing training, access to a worldwide network of consultants, resources to achieve success, and help from our industry partners, including Hubspot, Yahoo, and Bing.
You’ve got a great business idea, and it’s time to run with it, and the last piece of the puzzle is getting your family on board. Luckily, your family wants what's best for you, and you know what's best for you, so the key is explaining to them exactly what you want. Put together your family business plan, brainstorm a few of the major benefits that your idea will bestow on the family, and don’t forget to talk about the benefits of partnering with an experienced and trusted name in the business.
And once you've got them on board, come and chat with us. We would love to answer any questions you have about a digital marketing franchise and all that it can offer you and your family.
