The Franchise King®

Women Get Downsized Too

downsized woman

In corporate America, one boardroom decision can ruin the day for hundreds…sometimes thousands of employees. Decisions like trimming the company’s workforce by 10%, or closing down entire divisions, can wreak havoc on those affected. Getting downsized is an ugly thing.

It’s safe to say that when we read headlines like, “Boeing To Cut 1,000’s” or, “HP is Getting Out of The PC Business” we mostly think of men losing their jobs. Right?

But, women get downsized, too. Hundreds of intelligent, hard-working women are downsized every day. And, they lose their jobs for many of the same reasons that men do–and these reasons usually don’t have anything to do with talent. Lots of women lose their jobs because management needs to — “Trim some fat.” (Feel free to insert your own HR buzzwords.)

 





Most pet franchise opportunities aren't worth your time. This one is different — and most people never even hear about it. Low investment. Serious support. Real upside.
Check Out This Opportunity Today



I’ve Worked With Them

In my capacity as a franchise ownership advisor, I’ve worked with many women over the years who’ve decided that, “enough was enough” and were looking to escape the shackles of corporate America.

Not all of them bought franchises-or businesses of any type. Some of them decided to get back into the workforce; some became consultants. Becoming the owner of a business isn’t for everyone. It takes tons of courage. There’s a huge difference between talking about being the boss, and writing a large check in order to do so.

There’s a lot of fear involved.



Before You Visit Franchise Headquarters...
Grab My Free Franchise Discovery Day Survival Guide
Invalid email address
You'll also get my free VIP Weekly Newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime.


 

Women Get Downsized Too

They do. But, there’s no reason for women to not look at career opportunities that don’t involve working for someone else. It can be done.

There are lots of ways for people to lower their financial risk. (When they become their own bosses.) If you’re looking to own what you do, and take charge of your professional life, you have options.

One option is franchising. While the, “Be in business for yourself, but not by yourself” slogan is a bit dated, it still holds true. As a franchise owner, you get to buy into a proven system, and get a business of your own up and running quickly. You don’t need to think of everything all by yourself, and you can avoid hundreds of mistakes that you would be making in a pure start-up business.

Read about the pros and cons of buying a franchise

Please Share This Article!
1Shares

About the Author
Joel Libava is The Franchise King® — an independent franchise advisor with 25+ years in the industry, two published books on franchising, and his writing has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, Entrepreneur® Magazine and others. In addition, he wrote exclusively for the U.S. Small Business Administration blog for eight years. He doesn't sell franchises. Instead, Joel helps you figure out if franchise ownership is actually right for you — and if it is, teaches you his powerful, proven-to-work franchise research techniques, so you can make a smart, informed decision on a franchise to own and be your own boss.

Note: When you buy through links on this website, we may earn an affiliate commission.
headshot the franchise king joel libava

Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Read Below.

Most people looking at franchise ownership get overwhelmed fast—high-pressure sales tactics, confusing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise brokers pushing deals, and expensive mistakes waiting to happen.

That’s where I come in.

I’m The Franchise King®, Joel Libava.

For more than 25 years, I’ve helped thousands of aspiring franchise owners learn how to properly research, evaluate, and buy a franchise—the smart way.

I’m not a franchise broker. I’m not here to sell you a franchise.

Instead, I’m here to help you avoid costly mistakes, ask better questions, and make a confident decision before you invest your money.

If you want honest, practical franchise advice from someone who puts buyers first—you’re in the right place.
Start Here
How to Buy a Franchise
How to Avoid Failure
Work With Me One-on-One
Recommended Reading
2026 Franchise Trends
List of SBA Preferred Lenders
What Is The Franchise Fee?
E-2 Visa Franchises

Featured Franchises!
Franchise Consultant Facts
How To Read A FDD
Questions To Ask Franchisors
Questions To Ask Franchisees Franchise Discovery Day Do You Need a Franchise Lawyer?

Free Franchise Tools
Franchise Compatibility Quiz
Free Calculators
"Thank you so much Joel for all your help. You brought clarity to the process and served as a trusted advisor for valuable, reliable advice "

- Ryan Shell, Batteries Plus Franchisee
Fixed Image Link Best franchise blog
franchise evaluation
top franchise blog posts 2020
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.