Working with your loved ones can be a business boon, as well as providing personal satisfa ction
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f you’ve ever thought you’d like to be your own boss, and have family members who could support or play a key role in that business, then mixing family with franchising could be for you. This can offer many benefi ts: you already know and trust your business partners; the bonds and familiarity can aid a strong business model to grow and offer professional success; and a great work-life balance is well within reach. What’s more, the combination of varied career experience that comes with partnerships and differences in age and inclinations should complement each other. This route is not for all personalities, but we take a look at three case studies where, with trust, honesty and a united response, this strategy proved to be a success…