Welcome to the October 2004 edition of the FCA Victorian State Insider Newsletter
What an absolute pleasure it was to listen to young Belinda Richards from
Aussie Pouch Mobile - the youngest person to ever win Franchisee of the Year award in Victoria - speak at our October breakfast.
She reminded us all of the power of franchising and how it enables an ordinary person like Belinda achieve extraordinary results in her business.
That it didn't matter how old you are - or how young - that following a proven system in a successful franchise organisation is a great recipe for success.
Winning the Franchisee of the Year Award in Victoria is no mean fete. It is one of the most coveted awards in the Industry and is testament to the success of the Aussie Pooch Mobile
system in Australia and to Belinda's dedication in growing her franchise business.
At only 23 years of age, Belinda certainly has a bright future ahead of her and we all wish her much continued success..
As I listened to Belinda speak, I couldn't help but think that maybe there is an untapped market of potential Franchisees out there who have recently left school or university who would be
ideally suited for Franchising. What a great way to kick off your working life by running your own business and being involved in a successful franchise system!
Maybe Mum and Dad, or Pop and Nan, could buy them a Franchise and help get them started in their own careers. Not only would it be a good investment for them, but also one that has a much
lower risk than other small businesses. In a Franchise system there are people to train them and help them every step of the way.
I guess that's the reason my Brother-In-Law purchased a Beacon Lighting store for his eldest son and a Hungry Jack's for his youngest son.
Best Regards,
George Yammouni
FCA Vic Chapter President
Insight