Why Vermont?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our state is highly business-friendly. Grants and incentives are available to get started and train employees. State taxation isn\u2019t excessive. You\u2019ll find a ready workforce and customers in Burlington, Stowe, Montpelier, and other Vermont communities, large and small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attesting to the supportive entrepreneurial attitude here is the state\u2019s relatively low 9.9% five-year failure rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, starting a small operation here could be a smart move. The next step is looking for a Vermont business for sale. But what kind of business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the Franchise Business Model Has to Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a franchise, you own that business. You work for yourself. You\u2019re the boss. But you have certain advantages that conventional entrepreneurs \u2014 especially first-time business owners<\/a> \u2014 don\u2019t have. For one thing, you have instant brand recognition from the get-go. As a franchisee, you inherit the reputation and brand awareness of the franchise organization, or franchisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s say you own a Wendy\u2019s hamburger franchise. Everyone who\u2019s been to a Wendy\u2019s anywhere in Vermont or far beyond \u201cknows\u201d your business. They\u2019re big fans of your burgers and other menu items even before they step foot in your door for the very first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll sell the products or services that have already earned the reputation of your franchisor and its dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of franchisees. You\u2019ll receive the training and support of the franchisor and gain the right to use the name, logo, and signage of a successful company. You\u2019ll learn all about the advantages (and challenges)<\/a> at the root of your business or any successful startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To put it another way, becoming a franchisee of a successful operation is a leap beyond an entrepreneur who starts a business with no level of familiarity or reputation at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A little or a lot. Or some amount of investment capital in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, that\u2019s pretty vague, but it reflects the fact that opportunities in Vermont and elsewhere come in all sizes and startup costs. Think about it. If you owned a luxury ski lodge in Woodstock, you\u2019d expect it to cost more than running a commercial window cleaning venture in downtown Burlington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In that first example, you might have to pay to buy expensive real estate, build or rehab buildings, cultivate the grounds, start an on-site dining establishment, and hire and train an opening day staff of a hundred. As for the window cleaning franchise, there\u2019s you. And a squeegee. And a van stocked with a few more tools of your trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For another example of startup affordability, consider an insurance franchise in Vermont. You can run it from your home or apartment, at least until you get to the point of being able to lease an office. You\u2019re your solo employee, and your \u201cstartup gear\u201d consists of an order of business cards, a website, a phone, and a laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By asking. By conducting online research and contacting representatives. You might start your exploration with a search request for \u201cbusiness franchises in Burlington.\u201d Or \u201cinsurance franchises for sale in Stowe.\u201d Or start research on a particular company you\u2019d love to be a part of. However you track them down, you\u2019ll find franchisor representatives eager to discuss franchise opportunities in Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your first of many essential questions<\/a> should pertain to costs. Don\u2019t waste time with a franchise business for sale in Vermont that\u2019s far beyond your means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your initial conversations go smoothly, you\u2019ll receive a Franchise Disclosure Document or FDD. This spells out all the pertinent details of becoming a franchisee in writing, including costs and commitments. Read it carefully, and give it to your lawyer, accountant, or other business advisors for sign-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have the franchise at your back, it might make it much easier to find investors, partners, bankers, or others who are eager to provide startup capital. They might very well be impressed with the franchisor who took an interest in you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But first, figure out whether the opportunity truly is the right one for you. Does it comfortably fit within your budget or borrowing capabilities? Is it a category of business that will hold our interest and keep you eager to go to work in the morning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the opportunity passes all of those tests, then sign the dotted line and join the large network of franchise business owners and operators in Vermont and all across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned, your startup costs will be relatively modest. You\u2019re not buying or remodeling a building. You have no need for employees at first. There\u2019s no physical inventory in the storeroom you also don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a brain and personality business. You\u2019ll meet customers and turn them into policyholders. If you have a good brand behind you \u2014 one with an excellent reputation and brand image \u2014 you\u2019ll go far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brand familiarity is critical. No one commits to an auto or life insurance policy from an unknown provider. They trust brands they know and have patronized in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lesson here is to get with a good brand and trust them to help you develop and grow your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does franchising sound like an opportunity worth pursuing? If so, we invite you to reach out to Freeway to discuss the business of owning an insurance franchise in Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll start with the brand recognition and customer loyalty that Freeway Insurance has earned as one of the nation\u2019s largest and most respected personal lines insurance companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll have top-tier training, ongoing support, and the assistance you need, when you need it. We\u2019ll even help you gain the certification you\u2019ll need to become a licensed insurance agent in the Green Mountain State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested in learning more and possibly forming a productive collaboration? Let us answer all your essential questions<\/a> regarding franchise investment success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Us<\/a> or Call your Freeway Insurance franchise representative at (877) 822-3024<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many Green Mountain State natives share the dream of becoming entrepreneurs and controlling their own destinies. But how do you get there? Where do you get the capital? And what kind of company will you start? These are common questions of would-be business owners. 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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow Do I Find a Franchise Business for Sale in Vermont?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why to Seriously Consider an Insurance Franchise in Vermont<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We Hope You Consider a Freeway Insurance Franchise in Vermont<\/h2>\n\n\n\n