http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/8886025?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/8886025?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:51:51 GMT Most recently updated answers by Cathy Beaman http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/400544?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Franchisees need to have financial net worth, or loans, sufficient for purchasing a franchise and funding the start up period of 6 - 12 months. Although the business is interior design, a successful franchisee will also have business experience and be able to manage the administrative tasks and marketing for the business. Employees in my group do not purchase a frnachise; they work on a commission-only basis and assist with marketing and networking to fill the client pipeline. The employee manages all decorating projects for his/her clients including making initial contact with leads or referrals, attending networking meetings, representing us at home and garden shows, developing interior designs for clients, ordering products from vendors, managing installations and resolving problems. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:51:51 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/400544?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers