Nine Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering a Consulting Franchise

Wall Street could lose nearly 10,000 jobs by the end of 2012, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s annual report.  As the economy continues to decline, more and more corporate executives are left searching for a new career path, making business-to-business consulting franchises very popular these days.

Consulting franchises are appealing because they typically do not require an investment in brick and mortar, and they allow executives and entrepreneurs to own a proven business without dealing with the headaches of managing a retail operation.

Miles Lee, CEO of Alliance Cost Containment, a national consulting franchise that helps mid-sized businesses reduce their operating expenses, provides a few questions to think about for those who are considering a consulting franchise, including:

Conclusion: Answering these questions will help you determine whether you are suitable for a consulting franchise and whether your chosen franchise is right for you. 

A few words about the writer:

Miles Lee is president and CEO of Alliance Cost Containment (www.costcontain.com), a leading cost national cost management company, based in Louisville, KY. ACC franchisees work closely with businesses and non-profit organizations to deliver significant reductions in their operating expenses. Using a proven, proprietary methodology to review costs, negotiate with suppliers, and implement the savings, the franchisees work on a shared savings  model. 

All new franchisees go through a rigorous training and mentoring program.  Franchisees receive access to leading national supplier contracts, expense category expertise, lead generation support and recurring revenue streams.  Alliance Cost Containment has served businesses across the United States since 1992 and has 27 offices across the United States and Mexico.

To find out more about whether Alliance Cost Containment is the right consulting franchise for you, click here or telephone 813.425.2020.