The 5 Most Common Pitfalls of New Builds and Startups

Your flannel sleeves are rolled up.
Your metaphorical hardhat is on.
Watch out world, because you’re ready to do some serious work and open or extend your top-tier franchise.  

You might be ready, but are you properly prepared?

There’s a difference.

If you enjoy saving money and time, review the bullet points below to make sure you won’t fall for the five most common mistakes of franchise startups and new builds.

1.  Not Looking Up
Franchises tend to not place enough time in planning or reviewing the architectural details. Thorough drawings to envision how you’ll operationally run are pivotal to mapping out the roadway of wires for essential office needs.

2.  Taking the Lowest Quote
Cost is only relevant in the absence of value. What are you sacrificing in return for the low cost? Is a 24/7 helpdesk or installation not included with the package? It’s more than likely hidden fees will be popping up on your radar soon after shaking hands on a sounds-to-good-to-be-true price tag.

3.  Forgetting to Talk
Do your research and connect with contractors to get an understanding of regulations and codes. Certified professionals can help you work your way through the setup. This team of skilled technicians can apply a customized strategy and service to your build to best help your unique goals. 

4. Rushing Into Opening Day
We know you’re excited to roll out the welcome mat in front of your store, but channeling that energy to ensuring you’re properly setup is crucial to the longevity and brand image of your business. Factor in some time between when your build out is complete and when you actually open the business.

5. Blindly Buying the Next Best Thing
A true waste of money is purchasing what you don’t need. This seems obvious, but when word catches the wind that you’re opening a franchise many will dash into your inbox promising all sorts of platforms and devices.

How much of an ROI are these ancillary type systems going to produce? Is this just a fad that a sales person is attempting to push you into? Take a moment to analyze the true importance of the service in terms of company goals.

A key component of every company’s goal is a dependable IT solution. WIRED technicians travel to your U.S.-based restaurant or store, no matter the location, to install a standardized system for VoIP phones, WiFi, surveillance cameras and much more. All of this plus a 24/7 remote helpdesk, what’s not to like?

Get your free quote today. Connect with WIRED at info@wiredtelcom.com.