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Five Essential Tips on Hiring the Best Caregivers for Your Franchise

One of the first challenges you’ll face as a senior-care franchisee is the process of hiring help. During the initial stages of your business, you’ll probably find yourself wearing numerous hats – sometimes all of the hats – as your franchise gets off the ground. Eventually, though, there will come a time when it simply makes sense to bring new people on board. The subject of hiring has been addressed previously on the blog (link to: https://franchisewithalwaysbestcare.ca/hiring-staff-for-your-home-care-business/), but it’s important to focus on how you can hire the best caregivers, specifically.

Following are five essential tips on hiring the most qualified and effective caregivers for your senior-care franchise.

Always Have a Plan
As a business person, you understand that positive results usually only happen when you have a plan. This goes for hiring caregivers for your franchise, as well. Before you start recruiting, make sure that your business plan accounts for a method of bringing on new staff members. It’s also important to research compensation and benefits packages that will help you attract the best candidates. You might also consider incentive programs that will make it easier for you to attract – and retain – caregivers that truly make a difference.
Understand Seniors’ Needs
Do you know what your clients really want and need when it comes to their care? What are they asking for? What kinds of personalities do they respond to? Do you understand the specific challenges associated with your unique group of clients? By analyzing and understanding the distinctive needs of your seniors, you can hire caregivers that align perfectly with the requirements of your client base.
Cast a Wide Net
You can certainly save time and money by limiting your advertising and recruiting efforts, but you’re only sabotaging your own business in the long run. Research the best places to advertise for new hires, and take advantage of as many of them as you can. Remember that it’s important to use both traditional media and methods (newspapers, employment and trade publications) and more recent innovations (social media, online forums and job boards, etc.) to make the largest pool of qualified candidates aware of your needs.
Proper Interview Preparation
You’ve probably had to prepare for several job interviews over the years as a candidate, but now you find yourself on the other side of the recruitment desk. On this side, it’s just as – if not more – important to prepare properly for interviews. Have questions ready and be poised to answer candidates’ questions about your business accurately and expertly. But remember that it’s important to not keep your nose buried in interview notes while you’re speaking with candidates; this can keep you from noticing when you’ve built an instant rapport with the ideal candidate!
Trust Your Instincts and Training
You entered the senior-care franchise industry to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Your instincts have led you to this point. Your training and diligence have helped you lift your business off the ground. When it’s time to hire caregivers, remember the things that have helped you become successful thus far. If you’re prepared well for the process of hiring caregivers, you can rest assured that the instincts and training that have gotten you to this point will also help you find the ideal candidates for your growing business.

Help is on the Way!

Congratulations! You’ve reached the point at which hiring caregivers is the logical next step in the growth of your senior-care business. Getting to this level has required you to build your business intelligently and with a great deal of hard work. Thankfully, hiring caregivers will mean that you won’t have to work quite so hard in the future, which will allow you to concentrate on the next steps for the continuation of your franchise’s growth.

Do you have additional questions about hiring caregivers for your senior-care franchise? Give us a call today, or download our FREE franchising eBook today to learn more!

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

The Top Ten Reasons to Become an Always Best Care Franchisee

If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re in the midst of performing research on what you hope will be a lucrative and rewarding professional transition. Franchises are a great way to enter into a more independent career in business while enjoying the backing of a proven corporate entity. That being said, not all franchises are created equal.

The home-based senior-care franchise industry is growing at a fantastic rate, and it is one of the top franchise sectors to join. However, a number of opportunities exist with a large number variety of franchise corporations within this industry

Naturally, we feel that Always Best Care offers the best opportunity for those who want to enter into the home-care industry. Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider working with us when you make a decision regarding the ideal franchise opportunity for you and your future.

Advanced Marketing Solutions and Support
As an Always Best Care franchisee, you will have access to state-of-the-art marketing tools and support. Of course, it’s up to you to make use of them effectively, but we set you up to succeed (link: https://franchisewithalwaysbestcare.ca/the-senior-market-is-hot-always-best-care-is-hotter/).
Top-Notch Training
Our comprehensive training program, which combines classroom and field-based modules, will provide you with the knowledge and experience you require to start your franchise journey on the right foot.
Low Investment, High Revenue
When compared to other franchise industries, the home-care sector has an incredibly low cost of entry. At Always Best Care, we provide not only an affordable way to become a franchise, but also methods to maximize your revenue. Everybody wins!
Up-To-Date-Resources
Seniors are living longer than ever these days, and that means that an increasing number of seniors live with conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. These individuals require a different type of care (link: https://franchisewithalwaysbestcare.ca/senior-care-franchise-caregiver-tips-for-working-with-dementia-patients/), which is why we make sure our franchisees and their caregivers always have access to materials and education that helps them care for our diverse senior population in the best way possible.
Always Best Care is One of the Best Franchises for Minorities
In spite of the amazing strides society has made in recent decades, minorities often face greater challenges in business, regardless of their qualifications. At Always Best Care, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, which is why we’ve been named one of the top 50 franchises for minorities by the National Minority Franchising Initiative. (link: https://franchisewithalwaysbestcare.ca/be-a-part-of-one-of-the-best-franchises-for-minorities/)
Multiple Revenue Streams
Always Best Care franchisees benefit from three distinct streams of revenue: skilled home-health care, non medical in-home care and assisted living finder services.
Industry Experience and Stability
Always Best Care has been around since 1996, and it offers opportunities not only in the United States, but around the world, as well. We’re here for the long haul, and we’ve proven our ability to help our franchisees succeed.
Opportunities in Markets Large and Small
With some companies, it’s necessary to set up and operate in a large metro area in order to succeed. However, we believe that every community can benefit from an Always Best Care franchise, regardless of its size. (link: https://franchisewithalwaysbestcare.ca/small-home-care-market-big-home-care-franchise-opportunity/)
National and Local Support
Franchisees with Always Best Care enjoy excellent corporate training and support, but they can also access local help through our highly trained Area Representatives.
The Chance to Make a Real Difference
Seniors want to live their lives as independently as possible in their own homes. Always Best Care understands this desire, and we make sure our franchisees know that what they’re doing is benefiting the lives of people who might otherwise be forced to live in less than ideal conditions.

Are you ready to learn more about franchise opportunities with Always Best Care?

For information on our franchise opportunities, call toll-free 1-855-430-CARE (2273), send an email to [email protected], visit www.www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising or download a copy of our FREE franchising eBook today!.

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

Examining the Profitability of Home Care Franchises

Why Are Home Franchises So Profitable Right Now?

Since the economic collapse of 2008, nothing has been quite the same. Although the economy is recovering, echoes from the downturn of the last decade continue to reverberate. This can be observed perhaps most closely in the job market, where employment searchers are increasingly considering non traditional forms of work that give them more control – and more security – in a rapidly changing world. That’s why so many people are considering franchises. However, not many people think to consider franchising in the home care sector.

Why Home Care for a Franchise?

When most people think of franchises, the first thing that comes to mind is food. The fast food industry, in particular, has grown at an incredible rate thanks largely to the efforts of dedicated franchisees. Food is familiar to everyone, and most people have experienced dining at one or more different food franchises over the course of their lives. Moreover, many people in our society began their careers working for such franchises. This means that food franchises are very familiar to the general public – making food an easy entry into the world of franchising.

Just because an industry is familiar, however, doesn’t mean that it’s ideal for everyone who wants to enter into franchise ownership. The food industry is highly competitive, and many people find it to be too stressful to sustain a happy, fulfilling career for very long. Additionally, some people are simply uncomfortable with the idea of entering an industry that is known for providing poor nutrition, while others feel a calling to go into business that serves others more directly.

Home care is one of the rising industries in the franchising world. As it turns out, more and more seniors are electing to receive elder care services in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. This means that the demand for ethical and effective home care providers is growing incredibly fast, leaving a market wide open for potential franchisees searching for a unique and rewarding opportunity.

The Benefits of Home Care Franchising

Low Costs of Entry

Fast food franchises are potentially lucrative, but they require a massive upfront investment, often exceeding $500,000. Always Best Care upfront investment costs range from $60,000 to $110,000 – more than half of the $500,000 price point for a fast food franchise.

High Demand
There are more seniors living in our world than ever before in history, and they’re living much longer than ever before, too. Unfortunately, the facilities and services that they need can’t keep up with the demand that exists. As more and more seniors seek alternative care, home care franchises are set up for a great future of service.

Help with Legal and Organizational Issues
No one likes to deal with red tape, especially when it comes to issues surrounding home care. Fortunately, home care franchisees can say goodbye to headaches associated with red tape and legal busywork because franchises have built in recognition and reputations, as well as an ability to make life easier for otherwise independent home health operators.

Money Can Be Made
Getting into a franchise business is done because it’s a great way to earn revenue. What many people don’t know is that the home care sector provides a greater opportunity to make more money more quickly.

Doing Some Good in the World
Seniors often struggle in their golden years, and they deserve to be taken care of with dignity. As our aging population seeks solutions for care, they are finding an increasing number of available options. For those who want to not only earn an impressive income, but also make a positive difference in the lives of our most experienced citizens, franchising in the non-medical home care industry simply makes sense.

Learn More about Home Care Franchising with Always Best Care

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Always Best Care® Territories Create Greater Opportunities for Franchisees

Most senior care franchises claim to “protect” a territory by making the senior citizens who live within the territory exclusive to a particular franchisee. The problem, according to Michael Newman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of California-based Always Best Care® Senior Services, is that franchisees are dependent on the many different health care industry professionals who actually refer seniors who need care – and neither the referral source nor the franchisees have any control over where those seniors may live.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care, assisted living finder/referral services and skilled home health care. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 200 independently owned and operated franchise territories and area representatives throughout the United States.

According to Mr. Newman, the senior care industry is a referral-based industry – and what drives growth are relationships with the many referral sources within each franchisee’s protected territory. The senior citizens receiving care, however, may live anywhere, not exclusively within the territory.

As a result, Always Best Care franchises may serve customers both inside and outside their defined territories, as they are not limited to serving clients only within a specific area.
Always Best Care protects the actual referral sources in our franchisees’ territories. These sources are the true originators of revenue for our franchise owners. They introduce seniors and their families to the franchise owners. “Our territory policy is designed to protect the franchisees’ marketing efforts and all channels of referrals and revenue inside their defined territories,” explained Mr. Newman.

“This also avoids the problems faced in other franchise systems where multiple franchisees all sell to the same referral sources in multiple territories. When a referral source provides a new referral,” he said, “if that potential client happens to live in another franchisee’s territory, all of the hard work to build the relationship with the professional referral source just went to someone else. That is most definitely not the case with Always Best Care!”

Always Best Care franchise territories are determined by contiguous zip codes. Each territory is protected and exclusive, encompassing a minimum population base of 200,000 people. The company also balances each territory to include a roughly comparable number of referral sources based on the inherent differences in individual areas.

For territory checks or information on Always Best Care franchise opportunities, download your FREE copy of our franchising eBook call toll-free 1-855-430-CARE (2273), or send an email to [email protected]. Also visit www.www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising for complete information.

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

Always Best Care Senior Services Selected a “Best for Vets” Franchise by Military Times

Always Best Care Senior Services has been named one of the best franchises for veterans by Military Times in its September 8 Best for Vets: Franchises 2014-15 rankings. This is the second time Always Best Care has earned this distinction for its commitment to providing opportunities to America’s veterans.

Based in Roseville, CA just outside the state capitol in Sacramento, Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care, assisted living placement services and skilled home health care. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 185 independently owned and operated franchise territories.

Military Times, a Gannett Company comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times, focused on financial incentives, brand performance and policies that cater to veterans and reservists when conducting and scoring the Best for Vets: Franchises survey, a highly respected, nearly 110-question analysis of a franchise’s efforts to provide veterans an environment for success. The full rankings can be found online at: www.militarytimes.com/bestforvets-franchises2014-15

“Always Best Care has had a long and deep commitment to both caring for and honoring our nation’s heroes,” said Michael Newman, founder and CEO of Always Best Care Senior Services. “We also have worked very hard through the years to create lifelong career opportunities for veterans and today many of our franchisee owners are military veterans. I couldn’t be prouder to be recognized once again by the Military Times with this distinction.”

The annual rankings are an editorially independent news project that evaluates the many factors that make an organization a good fit for military veterans and spouses. They are published in full in the September issue of Military Times EDGE magazine, the premier publication for military transition, and online at MilitaryTimes.com, as well as ArmyTimes.com, NavyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com and MarineCorpsTimes.com. The Best for Vets survey-based rankings includes: Colleges, Career & Technical Colleges, Business Schools, Franchises, Employers and Law Enforcement.

Founded in 1996, Always Best Care began franchising just seven years ago, and now has more than 185 franchised territories throughout the United States. The company is expanding to Canada in 2014, and expects to expand to the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and other countries in 2015, according to Mr. Newman. Always Best Care has assisted more than 25,000 seniors representing a wide range of illnesses and personal needs.

Always Best Care continues to be recognized with a multitude of industry honors and awards. In 2014 alone, Always Best Care has been honored by Entrepreneur Magazine (“Franchise 500”), FranchiseDirect.com (“Top Franchises in the USA”), FranchiseHelp.com (“Top Business Opportunities”), Franchise Times (“Smartest Growing Brands”), Franchise Business Review (“Top Low Cost Franchises”), and others.

For information on Always Best Care franchise opportunities, download our FREE franchising eBook, call toll-free 1-855-430-CARE (2273), write to us at [email protected], or visit www.www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising.

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

Always Best Care Senior Services Launches Manager-Driven Franchise Model for the Senior Home Care Industry

Always Best Care Senior Services revolutionized the senior care industry when it introduced its exclusive outsourced staffing program, provided free to franchisees for their first six months to allow them to concentrate on immediate revenue-generating activities.

Now Always Best Care has done it again!

“Introducing the semi-absentee executive business model for the senior care industry,” proclaimed Michael Newman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Always Best Care.

The semi-absentee executive model (also known as an investor or manager-driven model) is designed for persons who want to invest and prosper in the growing and recession-resistant senior care industry, but who are not looking for a new full-time operating position.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care, assisted living placement services, and skilled home health care. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 180 independently owned and operated franchise territories.

Traditionally, virtually all franchises in the senior care industry have been awarded to persons who have a passion for serving the senior community, who want to make a difference in people’s lives while they build a business, often who have had a personal experience caring for a senior relative, and who want to be “hands-on” in operating their businesses, according to Mr. Newman.

“With the dramatic growth of the senior care industry,” he said, “we’ve been seeing more and more business-savvy individuals who see the opportunities inherent in an industry that’s projected to continue on a growth curve for the next 30 years. They’re not seeking a job or a position running a small office, however – they’re looking for an investment opportunity where they can open multiple offices and utilize their leadership and management skills in building a larger-scale business than has traditionally been the case in senior care.”

To qualify for the semi-absentee model, prospective franchisees must have a minimum liquidity of $150,000 and a minimum net worth of $500,000. They’re required to purchase two or more territories, follow a prescribed hiring plan, and maintain a minimum required local marketing program.

According to Mr. Newman, the ideal candidate for the Always Best Care semi-absentee model is someone with prior business management experience who understands the model represents a long-term investment with a goal to grow the business and maximize equity value, versus developing immediate short term income. “Additionally, he added, “the ideal candidate must be willing to relinquish controls to a manager as he or she builds a long-term business opportunity.”

A strong training program is essential to help these candidates develop the right attitudes, the right practices and the right culture for their businesses, Mr. Newman explained. “Accordingly, we’ll provide an extensive training program for both the owner and managers of the new offices,” he said, “including several weeks of what we call ‘pre-training,’ then seven days of classroom training, nearly two weeks of in-the-field training and of course on-going support from our nationwide team of area representatives and the field support office.”

For information on Always Best Care franchise opportunities, including the new semi-absentee executive investor model, download our FREE franchising eBook, call toll-free 1-855-430-CARE (2273), write to us at [email protected], or visit www.www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising.

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

Comprehensive Franchisee Training Helps Franchisees Launch Senior Care Businesses

Always Best Care^®, one of the nation’s fastest growing senior care systems, offers franchisees a six-week multi-tiered standard of training and support through its ABC University^®, one of the most comprehensive and extensive programs in the senior care industry.

The Always Best Care training program focuses on the operational activities of setting up, managing, and marketing a business that provides warm, compassionate and professional care for seniors and others. The Always Best Care training system combines both corporate and local support for franchisees – a distinct benefit that provides a local coach, mentor and business advisor in close proximity to the franchisees’ territories. Training is divided into modules that combine field and classroom settings. One-on-one coaching and web-based seminars are provided.

Always Best Care corporate team members and Area Representatives work with new franchisees during an extensive training program that can be completed in as little as six weeks. This includes both initial and ongoing training and support as well as classroom training at Always Best Care’s international headquarters in Roseville, CA (just outside Sacramento) and field training in a franchisee’s local marketing area.

“I am exceptionally proud of the Always Best Care training and support system,” said Michael Newman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Always Best Care. “Without question, we strive to create a gold standard that provides a distinct advantage to our franchisees.”

The Always Best Care training focuses on three distinct phases: Pre-classroom training; classroom training and field training – all designed to ensure the most efficient startup process for new franchisees …

Pre-Classroom Training: New owners focus on a series of operations-based training modules. This phase of the program includes a kick-off webinar, office set up, introduction to the Learning Management System (virtual learning tool), and senior community and account management preparation. New owners will also complete all critical administration tasks, including insurance requirements, non-medical licensing applications, ordering print and marketing material, and conducting a competitive analysis of their market.
Classroom Training: During the second phase, owners participate in seven days of intensive classroom training at Always Best Care’s headquarters. This includes a review and discussion of key topics including operations, marketing, caregiver on-boarding and staffing, client management, and instruction on how to develop key strategic alliances in the marketplace.Classroom training also encompasses guest speakers on a wide range of topics such as insurance, payroll, and veteran’s affairs, as well as tours of Sacramento area skilled nursing facilities and senior communities. Additionally, trainees network with fellow franchisees during class and have an opportunity to spend time with founder and Chief Executive Newman, Chief Operating Officer Jake Brown, Vice President of Franchise Operations David Caesar and Vice President of Marketing Barry Parrish.

Field Training: After completing classroom training, franchisees participate in nine days of in-the-field training, three of which are spent with their local coach at their location. This part of the training program concentrates on developing relations with assisted living communities, interviewing and hiring caregivers, referral marketing, networking in the marketplace, public relations, and staffing.

Field training also provides new owners with an opportunity to work with their Area Representative in the market during a three-day session. The training session includes referral marketing and client visits, a review of community tours, the status of the new owner’s caregiver team, a discussion about the franchisee’s strengths and challenges, a detailed plan that incorporates the ten areas of focus, and a written field training summary, with emphasis placed on skill sets, roles, expectations, and goals.

“The goal of our training program is to prepare franchisees for the launch of their new businesses,” explained Mr. Newman, “and to provide them with the tools they need to build those businesses while making true differences in people’s lives.”

For information on Always Best Care franchise opportunities, download a copy of our FREE comprehensive franchising eBook call toll-free 1-855-430-CARE1-855-430-CARE (2273), send an email to [email protected], or visit www.www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising.

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

85% of Senior Retirees Prefer to Receive Care from Their Own Home

According to a new study conducted by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, 85% of senior retirees age 50 and over say that they prefer to receive care from their homes, if they need long-term help. 10% of seniors prefer assisted living communities, while only 4% of seniors said that they would prefer to receive care in the home of a family member.

Data also shows that residents of nursing homes have declined over the past decade, while seniors receiving care from their homes or choosing assisted living communities have significantly increased.

Because about 3/4 of people over the age of 85 have trouble completing daily tasks and activities, more seniors in the U.S are utilizing the benefits of professional in-home care services from companies like Always Best Care.

In fact, more than half of seniors age 75 and older are living alone, making non-medical home care beneficial for both health and social needs, as caregivers are able to offer companionship that seniors would otherwise not have.

The demand for trusted senior care services is increasing, as is the need for motivated professionals to open home care businesses. To learn more about opening a senior care franchise with Always Best Care, don’t hesitate to download your very own copy of our FREE franchising eBook today!

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

Five Great Reasons to Select Always Best Care

1) Territory protection with greater opportunity! What drives growth in the senior care industry are relationships with the many referral sources within each franchisee’s territory. The senior citizens receiving care, however, may live anywhere, not exclusively within the territory. As a result, Always Best Care franchises may serve customers both inside and outside of their defined territories, as they are not limited to serving clients only within a protected territory.

2) Additional revenue stream from assisted living finder and referral services! Always Best Care franchisees can drive revenue while building local credibility and visibility with all referral sources – even before obtaining a home care license. This added service provided by Always Best Care franchisees creates additional revenue from the same referral sources. Plus – it’s free to our clients; all fees are paid by assisted living communities. Importantly, many families who begin as home care referrals later decide to move into an assisted living community. A home care franchise built around only one or the other service only captures a limited share of market.

3) Expand the franchise to provide skilled home care when the time is right! Providing skilled nursing services to customers and developing the skilled revenue stream is a key competitive advantage to capture a greater share of market. At Always Best Care, we know this is a big step and we do not ask our franchisees to apply for skilled service licenses until they have achieved approximately $1million in annual billing from their non-skilled business. (This does not imply a guarantee that franchisees will attain specific sales volume.)

4) Local training and ongoing support – a big advantage for franchisees! Always Best Care provides a powerful combination of both national and local support. Training includes how to use sales performance metrics, marketing, national accounts, turnkey operating technology, system-wide benchmarking and third party customer satisfaction support. Local support comes from Area Representatives who provide ongoing strategic planning, mentoring, communications and business building expertise with a vested interest in the franchisees’ success. If no Area Representative is present in proximity to a franchisee’s territory, this function is fulfilled by representatives from the field support office.

5) Award-winning marketing and advertising! Over the past few years, Always Best Care has been honored with more awards for marketing and advertising excellence than any other senior care franchise system in the United States or Canada. With always Best Care’s exclusive ABC PR Journal, franchisees can launch and sustain a weekly mass email marketing campaign on a local level – week after week after week – with a unique combination of newsletters, email blasts, videos, feature articles and press releases, all at no cost to the franchisee!

For complete information on franchise opportunities at Always Best Care, call toll-free 1-855-430-CARE (2273), email [email protected], download a copy of our FREE franchising eBook today or visit www.FranchiseWithAlwaysBestCare.com.

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.

Study Shows Canadians Prefer Aging at Home

There is great news for entrepreneurs living in Canada who may be interested in starting a home care business – A new national poll conducted by Nanos for the Canadian Nurses Associated has found that nearly 75% of all Canadians believe that it is important to spend time aging at home with the benefit of home-based care (SOURCE: Canadian Nurses Association).

According to CNA president Karima Velji, home care not only has positive effects for the health of Canada’s senior population, it also helps take pressure off of care facilities in the country, which are overcrowded. Much of this overcrowding is due to the fact that on any given day in Canada, 7,500 hospital beds are occupied by patients who are cleared for hospital discharge, but are not able to access the next level of care that they need.

This presents an incredible opportunity for hard-working, driven individuals looking to open a home care business in Canada. By providing home care through Always Best Care in your province, you will be making a positive impact on the senior community, as well as on Canada’s health system.

To learn more about Always Best Care and the opportunity to become a Franchisee in an industry in need of home care professionals, download your very own copy of our FREE franchising eBook today!

Please refer to our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for important details.