Start a Home-Based Business Advisory Franchise

That generates recurring revenue, builds equity, delivers value, and offers you proven systems, training, and a recognized brand.

Who is The Alternative Board (TAB)

The Alternative Board (TAB) is a team of franchisees who own and operate a business advisory and leadership development franchise. TAB helps small and mid-sized business owners grow and succeed by utilizing its peer advisory boards, one-on-one executive coaching, business tools, transformational business workshops, and management development training.

Top 10 Reasons Franchisees Invest in a TAB Franchise

1. Recurring Revenue with Multiple Revenue Streams

One of the significant challenges startup consulting firms face is creating long-term recurring revenue streams. Through TAB’s membership model, small—to medium-sized businesses pay monthly participation fees. TAB’s client retention rate averages over 5 years. Additionally, TAB franchisees offer clients proprietary leadership development programs and one-on-one coaching.

2. Proven 35+ Year Track Record of Success

According to a 2021 survey by The Zebra, only 5% of U.S. businesses survive for 30 years or more. TAB franchisees own a business with proven long-term stability.

3. Meaningful Work with Business Leaders

Franchisees work directly with small and mid-sized business owners and leaders within their communities, facilitating growth, solving complex challenges, and making a tangible difference in local economies. TAB franchisees make money by making a difference in the lives and businesses of others.

4. Strong Brand and Support System

Franchisees benefit from a respected brand, comprehensive onboarding, marketing support, proprietary leadership development and diagnostic tools, and ongoing training to help grow their practice.

5. Proprietary Intellectual Property
TAB franchisees immediately gain access to TAB’s high-value intellectual property, business know-how, B-to-B offerings, and products and services. Most people starting consulting firms struggle to differentiate and create value.  TAB franchisees emerge from training knowing they have products and services that businesses want and need.
  • Blueprint: Proprietary online platform to identify where you want to go, where you are now, and how to get there
  • StratPro® : Unlocking the full potential of leadership teams
  • HI-MAP: Developing the potential of management teams
  • Peer Advisory Boards: Peer advisory, problem-solving, and accountability for business owners
  • Leadership Coaching: One-on-one support for business owners
6. Flexibility, Control, and Quality of Life

TAB franchisees operate local businesses, set their own schedules, and select their own clients. TAB Franchisees are able to run a successful business while not working full-time hours.

7. No Employees Necessary

TAB franchisees may either operate their business individually or manage a small team of experienced independent contractors to deliver products and services.

8. Low Startup Costs

The total investment to get started ranges from $77,000 to $95,000. 

9. Multiple Revenue Streams
Franchisees diversify their revenue across multiple offerings, generating long-term, recurring revenue.
1. Blueprint: Proprietary online platform to identify where you want to go, where you are now and how to get there.
2. StratPro®: Leveling up leadership teams
3. HI-MAP: Developing the potential of management teams
4. Peer Advisory Boards: Peer advisory, problem-solving, and accountability for business owners
5. Executive Coaching: One-on-one support for business owners
10. Equity
Their companies are transferable because TAB franchisees conduct business under a familiar brand, utilize centralized services, and employ proprietary intellectual property. They generate cash flow and eventually look to participate in an exit event.

    TAB Franchisees boast an unprecedented average client-retention rate of more than

    5 years!

    TAB Fun Facts

    • Our services have been utilized in companies representing 1,100 industries. TAB franchisees are in the business of business. Our products and services are highly adaptable to meet the business needs of most sectors and industries.
    • The gross revenues of our client roster total nearly $30 billion.
    • TAB has over 340 offices in the US and over 27 countries.

    Since joining TAB

    58%

    of members report enjoying a greater work/life balance

    73%

    report greater profit and sales revenue

    94%

    agree that TAB has improved their ability to address personnel and organizational issues

    What are Clients Saying?

    “I look at my TAB Board as a supplement to business school. TAB continues to make me better both professionally and just as a person. My TAB Board has really helped me feel more comfortable in my skin and more confident when I make important decisions.”

    Neilesh Verma
    CEO, Galaxy Builders, San Antonio, TX

    What are Franchisees Saying?

    “I have learned how much fulfillment I can experience from being a part of someone else’s success. In corporate America I got a huge high from closing the deal, winning over the Board or hitting the top of the sales results – all very individual and personal success; and fleeting. But seeing a client through to a successful exit or new heights in his/her business, over a long-term relationship, has proven to be more rewarding and lasting.”

    Vicky Richards
    Partner, TAB Central New Jersey

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