You may be eager to experience all the joys that come with owning a home care franchise, including the chance to become your own boss and run a thriving business that helps your community. However, if you lack experience in business ownership or the industry of caregiving in general, you may worry about your ability to succeed as a franchise owner.
The good news is that you can look forward to learning everything you need to know to take on this new role through the training offered by our team at Senior Helpers. In this post, we’re covering what you can expect from Senior Helpers franchise online training and the steps you’ll take after completing this training phase.
An Introduction to Senior Helpers Franchise Online Training
As one of the leading senior care brands, we understand what it takes to operate a business successfully in this industry. We’ve scaled our model to help other passionate entrepreneurs succeed in the senior care industry while making a positive impact on their community. Our system is perfectly suited to first-time franchise owners thanks to the robust training and ongoing support we offer.
Our process of training new franchisees begins with 55 hours of online training followed by 62 hours of in-person classroom training. The cost of this training is included in the initial franchise investment. This means you won’t have to worry about budgeting additional funds to start building the foundation of knowledge and skills needed to get your business up and running.
Furthermore, you can complete the online training process at your own pace. You’ll have the opportunity to start and finish your remote training independently - on your own schedule, whenever and wherever you choose.
With this level of flexibility, we’re making the first steps towards business ownership as convenient as possible for new franchisees.
Topics Covered in Senior Helpers Franchise Online Training
Our online training program provides franchisees with an introduction to all the most important aspects of opening and operating a Senior Helpers franchise. The goal of this program is to build an initial foundation of knowledge that ensures you can get the most out of the in-person training process. Rather than spending your hours of in-classroom training going over the basics, you’ll be able to confidently move on to more advanced topics.
Here are some of the many subjects covered in the Senior Helpers Franchise online training:
- Pre-opening procedures. We’ll go into detail about every step you’ll need to take leading up to opening day. We also share details about how we’ll guide you through the completion of these procedures.
- Marketing. You’ll learn about the best practices for marketing your home care business and receive in-depth recommendations based on our experience for developing an effective marketing strategy. We’ll also give you a preview of how we’ll work with you to create a custom “Off to the Races” marketing plan for your business.
- Caregiver Training. We’ll get you up to speed on our caregiver training program and explain how you can train skilled caregivers in-house using our robust education materials and wealth of training resources.
- LIFE Profile™ App. The unique LIFE (Life, Independence, Function, Evaluation) Profile tool leverages over 15 years of research to help franchisees conduct data-driven assessments. You’ll learn how to put this tool to use to create care plans for your clients and provide families with a holistic understanding of their loved ones’ needs.
- Post-Opening Procedures. You’ll also receive information about continuing operations well after opening day and gaining support from your Franchise Operations Manager whenever you need it.
Of course, these aren’t the only topics to be covered in depth during your remote training. You can also look forward to building your knowledge in the areas of public relations, sales, accounting, financial planning, and more.
What to Expect After You Complete Online Training
Following the completion of the Senior Helpers franchise online training, you’ll be ready to take part in in-person training at our headquarters in Towson, Maryland. This final stage of the training process comprises 62 hours of more advanced instruction.
By the end of these two stages of training, you’ll have learned the ins and outs of franchise operations and be fully prepared to open your home care business. However, your education in senior care and franchise ownership won’t stop there.
You’ll also benefit from ongoing support from our team and consistent opportunities to grow your knowledge base and continue your education long after your initial training is complete.
From annual franchisee conferences to online education programs and close contact with the Franchise Operations Manager, we offer numerous ways for our franchisees to sharpen their expertise and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
Learn more about Senior Helpers franchise online training and our home care franchise opportunities today! Just contact us for details or schedule a call with our team.