Fall in Love With the Scenery! 3 Places to Travel This Season Fall is the perfect time to plan a scenic vacation. You can find lower prices and fewer crowds at many popular destinations right now. Best of all, the views are incredible. From the changing colors of leaves to sunsets and mountains — a picture-perfect getaway awaits you! Here are three popular destinations to fall in love with this season. 1. Asheville, North Carolina. Everyone can find something to enjoy in the mountains of the Carolinas. You can drive the Blue Ridge Parkway or hike the Appalachian Trail for breathtaking views of mountains and sunsets. For history fans, get lost at the Biltmore Estate and learn more about the Vanderbilts. If you’re a fan of the nightlife, Asheville is known as Beer City USA, with more than 30 breweries and over 100 local brews. 2. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The wildlife in Yellowstone is active in the fall, so you’ll get a chance to see bison, elk, and eagles during your stay. You may even observe bears preparing for hibernation. If you love to be outdoors during the cooler months, then you will love biking,
fishing, and hiking here during the fall. However, be aware that some roads will close for the winter in mid-October, so review park information ahead of time for accessibility. 3. Sedona, Arizona. It may be too hot to visit Arizona during the summer, but the fall months are perfect because the temperatures drop somewhat. If you love to see trees bursting with colorful leaves, hike the Baldwin Trail and Cookstove Trail. Sycamore, oak, and maple trees will shade you with their colorful canopies. Also, each year, the city holds a Day of the Dead celebration you can attend at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in late October. These are only three of the many breathtaking destinations you can visit this season. For more locations, go to TravelAndLeisure.com/trip- ideas/fall-vacations/best-fall-vacations. So, what are you waiting for? Book your trip now, and don’t forget to pack a camera to capture the picture-perfect views!
The Missing Link
NETWORKING INSIDE YOUR FRANCHISE SYSTEM
Anyone who has read a business book has heard of the importance of networking. Meeting and developing relationships with other business owners can help you earn referrals, find new vendors, and know where to turn for advice. So, we hope you’re making the most of your professional connections and finding ways to foster them. But you might be overlooking the best networking opportunity any franchisee has. A franchise is a unique business model in many ways, but one of the most beneficial is connecting you with a group of other business owners on your same path. When you join a franchise, you instantly join a group of business owners who have done exactly what you’re doing. They’ve suffered through trial and error, so you don’t have to, and they can offer invaluable feedback. Other franchisees in your system aren’t your competitors — they’re your network and best resource. Many franchisees forget this. Business owners are used to seeing anyone offering the same product as a threat. But generally speaking, each franchisee does better when the entire system is doing well. One of the most overlooked aspects of owning a franchise is investing in each other’s success.
Knowing other franchise owners will help you find faster solutions to problems and increase profitability. Networking done right also creates a community you can depend on in good and bad times. And don’t forget the value of blowing off a little steam. Every business owner needs a chance to relax and sometimes vent. Why not do it with people who best understand the pressures you face? Now is the time to start if you’re not already connecting with other franchisees. A good area franchise developer (see page 3) will organize group training sessions or get-togethers. Don’t skip these events. They’re some of the best opportunities to connect with other franchisees. Trade shows and conferences are also chances to meet like-minded franchise owners. A direct introduction can also result in
powerful connections.
We all need mentors and a community. No business owner should go it alone; under the franchise model, you don’t have to. If you’re not taking advantage of networking opportunities within your franchise system, you’re leaving one of the biggest benefits of franchise ownership on the table.
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