A day in the life of a CNA franchisee

A CNA International executive search franchise is not for everyone. We look for self-motivated individuals who are able to follow a successful recruitment methodology to provide their clients with the highest quality of consultancy services around talent acquisition.

Gavin

Have a look into a day in the life of Gavin Chase, a 20 year veteran of the recruitment industry and currently Franchise Development Partner at CNA International executive search.

“I couldn’t imagine being an employee again! Being a CNA franchisee is nothing like a 9 till 5 job…more of a lifestyle”

06:00 Alarm goes off, time to start the day.

08:00 In the office checking my appointments for the day ahead.

09:30 Spoken to a number of motivated, would be, entrepreneurs then jumped in the car and headed to my first appointment.

11:00 Arrive at my first appointment and spend 2 hours hearing all about the self employment aspirations of a 30 year employee!

13:00 Now a mentor ‘training’ session with an ambitious CNA franchisee.

14:00 Catching up with emails and preparing for a franchise development webinar delivery.

15:30 Liaison with 4 European franchisees around inter-office business opportunities.

17:00 Just received a call from an investor looking at a Master Franchise in Europe Busy day tomorrow no doubt!

20:30 Quick check over tomorrow’s diary to plan the day. Flying to Bratislava!

We’ve been offering franchises to people like you for 20 years.

The challenges of starting a small business and keeping it going cannot be underestimated and many do fail, even in the very good times.

The hurdles can be substantial and the ability to get a business up to speed, making profit and supporting you is not achieved by many. Franchising has attracted the attention of many over past years and the tough economic climate has highlighted its strengths and shown that there is a more secure way to start your own business.

Its formula of a locally owned and run enterprise, driven by a small business owner, with branding, economies of scale and support from the wider network, gives the business a far better chance of success. However, this is only the case if it is done well.

Good franchise opportunities will offer you a proven business format with the initial and continuing support that you will need. Your business will work under an established brand using the business system CNA have developed and proven in the marketplace

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