Over the past 20 years, owning a small business has become more and more common. With resources at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to grow a business to support the lifestyle of your dreams. But with the overabundance of resources, you can be left with the challenge of exactly which path to take. Do I start an online jewelry shop? Or open that bakery I used to dream about? More now than ever it is crucial that you start a business that you are both interested in and is a business that provides a service or good that people need, regardless of the state of the volatile economy and world.
Those of us here at EPAGA Home Care made that leap of faith in 2007. We realized there was a need for highly qualified and caring people to serve families with seniors in the comfort and safety of their own homes. We discovered this need through our own families’ inabilities to find adequate in-home care for our elderly loved ones. Through twists and turns, we learned the right way how to provide exceptional care through our EPAGA Accredited caregivers. They give the families we now serve the peace of mind that their loved ones are being cared for in the same ways that the caregivers themselves would want to be cared for. We knew that creating a family values-based culture was our first priority, so we incorporate our Christian faith into every decision we make. This allows us to connect to families with similar values in order to ensure that their loved ones receive unconditional, unwavering love; Agapé love.
In 2019, we knew that our family was ready to grow. We had proven our model to be successful and knew that with the right people, we could scale the EPAGA family across the nation. That’s when we decided to create the opportunity for you to own your very own EPAGA franchise! Our goal is for many families to find the same success that ours has. Even in these crazy times, our business has allowed us and our employees to continue to provide for our own families in addition to the families of our clients. It’s no secret that the group housing model of senior care can put loved ones at an elevated risk for illness, and that’s why we are proud to help families continue to live in the safety of their homes. The events taking place so far in 2020 has solidified that our business model can weather even the most treacherous of storms, and we hope that we can extend our experience in the in-home care space directly into your hands in a way that becomes both spiritually and financially fulfilling.
One of the biggest questions we get surrounds the franchising model itself. Most people know of some of the big-name franchises like McDonald’s or Subway but aren’t as familiar with a service-based franchising model. One of the biggest advantages franchisees possess is access to a vault of experience and knowledge that can help them and their new business avoid common mistakes from the beginning. When starting any business, there are so many tricks of the trade that can only be picked up through experience. From bookkeeping to hiring, starting your own enterprise from scratch can sometimes feel like a never-ending pile of “stuff” to learn without even getting to the actual work of the business. That’s where the experience of a seasoned franchisor comes into play.
When a new franchisee comes aboard, we walk them through every detail of running the day to day of the business and how they can position their franchise to attain growth and achieve success from day 1; It’s the perfect balance of help when you need it and independence when you don’t. Our team wants to see every franchisee succeed, because when you do well, we do well and ultimately, lives are changed for the better.
It’s no secret that owning a franchise requires devoting capital to startup costs. However, with your success in mind, we dedicated a significant amount of time to planning with experts in order to accurately and fairly price our EPAGA franchises. With us, you know what you’re getting ahead of time. We break it down, line-by-line, so nothing catches you by surprise. From choosing an office building to client care procedures, we help you stay on your feet and keep your focus on growing revenue, not avoiding costs. Most entrepreneurial-minded people want to get into businesses that are calculated risks. That’s why we help you understand how much and where the startup costs will go so that you can make a decision that is best for you. While a significant investment is not something that can be avoided when starting a business, the contributions we make to your franchise will prevent you from going in blindly so you can be successful from day one.
Soup-to-nuts, owning a franchise can be one of the best business decisions you can make. When you join a franchise network, you join a group that wants to see you succeed. Having access to the tools and expertise to help you jump start your venture can mean shaving off several years of trial-and-error. If you’ve ever considered owning your own business, consider EPAGA Home Care as one of your top opportunities to create a lifestyle that provides others with care AND brings you joy.
