Have you always dreamed of working for yourself? Are you interested in the support that comes with buying a home care franchise, but not sure where to start? In this article, Ben Ashton, co-founder of GoodOaks Homecare, explains why 2021 is a great time to think about becoming a home care franchisee and what you should consider before you sign up.
- Is the franchise recession resistant? Being resilient in business is very important if you are looking to start your own business or become a franchisee. Look at how the business has performed over 2020, how essential is it as a service and how resilient is it in the face of a recession? You want a franchise that gives security. The care sector is an essential service. It’s all about long-term relationships and good rapport with clients, their family and friends. It provides a stable income as you are helping people long term to live the best, safest and most comfortable lives they can in the comfort of their homes.
- You have the chance to change someone’s life on a daily basis in the care sector. You are providing life-changing care to allow someone to have a full and active life and do things they might not have been able to do on their own, like go for a drive or video call their family who live way. So, ask yourself if you franchise is rewarding? With care, its an essential service and it gives you the chance to give something back, help your community and the NHS. By buying a franchise with GoodOaks, you ae also providing high quality jobs for people in your community and boosting the economy.
- The way funding is allocated in the care sector is changing this year. Although we are waiting to hear the details, we believe we will be seeing a funding overhaul of the new social care system and there should be more investment in the care system announced in 2021. Therefore, now is a good time to get established within the industry ahead of this investment coming in.
GoodOaks Homecare is a home care franchise network based in Poole, Dorset. Based on their values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Empathy, GoodOaks provides visiting care and live-in care for private individuals in their own homes. Find out more about our home care franchise opportunities here.