Does Education Background Matter As a Franchisee?

Does Education Background Matter As a Franchisee?

The big step of stepping into the business sector makes many contemplate if they have the necessary qualifications to pursue the same. Educational qualifications are a pre requisite in order to excel in any field but is it same in the case of owning a franchise? This is rather a very perplexing situation and calls out for some rationales. It is even more complicated as the number of B-schools and their importance has heightened. It is integral to have a sound educational qualification in order for you to decide and constantly upgrade yourself to sustain in the business. However, it does not mean that it you do not have a related degree you may not be a successful business owner. A focussed mind a drive to pursue your goals is much more important and necessary when it comes to a pre requisite for an essential to own a franchise. While self -evaluating yourself you may search within your qualifications, what it takes to reach the desired goal. However, papers are not a detrimental factor for you to be able to own a business or not.  Let us ponder over it some more.

Education background and business:

Learning is different amongst individuals. One may be an avid reader and replenish all the required information from various newsletters and gain insights. Some business owners may organically be business savvy. It is important to understand that learning is a dynamic process and as one move forward learning is imparted by watching others and also by practising hands on operations and many might resort to traditional classroom settings. There is no fixed standard of the learning process and if it is not something which can be measured on paper, it is not necessarily going to hamper your journey in being a successful franchisee.

Importance of Skills:

Highlighting your educational degree of Masters and Ph.D. won’t make sense unless you are able to derive the implications from the same. It is about the set of skills that you learn while you pursue your education and how you put it to use while investing into a business. It is pivotal to put aside your own expectations that you “need” a type of degree in order to move forward in buying a franchise. Instead, identify your skills, expertise, professional accomplishments, and your motivation to find success as a business owner. In fact, the latter might be the most important aspect of all. If you want to create forward growth, you’ll stop at nothing in order to make it happen. Reviewing you past carrier and you achievements; though over short or long durations may help you identify your strengths and place it into the desired areas.

Let your Background Speak:

When you plan to take the leap and move forward with your business plan, your background will be self – explanatory. Apart from the degrees, let your expertise, your technical skills and all that you have mastered over the years be visible and out shine. The paper knowledge is important but at the end, being able to survive in real time situations and making use of them is the only key factor required. Results speak louder than words on paper, and believe it or not, degrees don’t make successful business owners. They might provide the qualifications on paper, but they don’t guarantee that they have what it takes to move forward as a growing business owner.

Take Away:

In order to place yourself as a successful franchise owner, there are certain aspects you need to focus more on than the rest. Education never is unnecessary but it is not a parameter for you to not be able to own a business. Instead of seeking what you lack, focus on what you have and how you can make use of it to enhance your skill set. Merit attention of your assets, your personality, your ideas and work ethics. There is something unique about everyone, and you need to find out yours and that will make you stand out while you put all your attention of building up successfully on a business idea.

Karan Makan

Technology Engineer and Entrepreneur. Currently working with International Brands and helping them scale their products Globally through different ventures. He owns Multiple Food Brands and is on a continuous spree to acquire many more businesses in the coming years. With over 10 years of experience and strong background in Brand Acquisition, Karan Makan is soon poised to be a Brand in the coming years.