FirstLight HomeCare Franchise News

May 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // Cincinnati, OH - FirstLight HomeCare, a franchised provider of professional, non-medical, live-in and hourly care services to seniors and others who need assistance, is pleased to announce the addition of Clay Neff to its corporate team as director of franchise development. After eight years working in franchise sales and development for various companies, Neff brings his business acumen and franchising expertise to his new position at FirstLight. In his new role, he will be responsible for guiding well-qualified franchise candidates through the franchise award process.
“I’m looking forward to working with a company that is poised for optimum growth where I can utilize my skills and experience to further elevate the brand,” said Neff...

Franchise Business Review Posts Recent Survey Findings Online
February 16, 2012 // Franchising.com // Cincinnati, Ohio - FirstLight HomeCare franchisees are generally happy business owners, according to a recent survey conducted by Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm based in Portsmouth, NH.
The survey asked franchisees questions related to training and support, system communication, franchisor/franchisee relations, financial opportunity, business lifestyle, and overall satisfaction with their business. Ninety-three percent of FirstLight’s franchisees participated in the Franchise Business Review satisfaction survey. The full results of FirstLight HomeCare’s survey are available at www.FranchiseBusinessReview...

CINCINNATI, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The baby boom generation continues to drive growth in many industries, specifically home health care for seniors. In-home care can be a lucrative business—just ask the 12,000 home care companies operating in the U.S. with annual revenues over $60 billion. Cincinnati-based FirstLight HomeCare can attest to this growth as the company continues to gain market share and exceed the highest industry benchmarks in this ultra-competitive industry with the addition of three to four new markets each month.
Since franchising began in March 2010, FirstLight has gained 32 franchisees, serving 57 markets across 17 states. Although the brand is newer than many of its competitors, its roots are firmly planted by an experienced entrepreneurial team and an unmatched approach to service leadership in the non-medical home care industry...

Industry Veterans Shirley Weber and Dan Roberts Join Senior Care Concept as Directors of Business Development and Team Support
December 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Cincinnati, OH)—FirstLight HomeCare, a provider of professional, non-medical in-home care services, is pleased to announce the addition of Shirley Weber and Dan Roberts to its corporate team as directors of business development and team support.
Shirley Weber has over 13 years of experience in the home care industry, having been a partner in and operated Houston’s largest and most successful senior home care company for eight years, with five additional years spent running her own successful home care consultant practice, working with independents and franchise systems alike with a solid track record of success...

Advice on Leadership from FirstLight CEO Jeff Bevis
October 26, 2011 // Franchising.com // Leaders are all around us. We vote for leaders, we employ and are employed by leaders, and for those with the ability to identify opportunities and act upon them, we become leaders. With more than 24 years in the franchising business, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “How can I become a great leader?”
"A leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind." -- Nelson Mandela
The first bit of advice I give when asked what qualities are necessary for one to become a great leader is this: you must be able to see the entire picture...

October 19, 2011 // Franchising.com // There are many factors contributing to an increased demand for home health care providers with both medical and non-medical expertise. Americans over the age of 65 will increase from approximately 40,000,000 in 2010 to 55 million by the year 2020. Senior citizens are not only living longer, but "baby boomers" are now approaching their retirement years, ensuring that there will always be a market for seniors seeking health care services. Since the cost of recuperating in hospitals is prohibitive, patients are being discharged early and require short-term assistance at home. This is creating an opportunity for home care franchises to provide these services.
Research and innovations in treatment technology, as well as medications, are making it more and more effective for people to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital setting...

Progressive non-medical home care business opens local territories
October 19, 2011 // Franchising.com // COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - FirstLight HomeCare (firstlighthomecare.com), a new standard in non-medical in-home care, is now accepting inquiries from prospective owners in the Colorado Springs area. By expanding the ownership opportunity to Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities, FirstLight HomeCare is giving entrepreneurs a chance for territory ownership in the senior care industry.
Senior care is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. With more than 65 million Americans over 65 by the end of the year and another 8,000 people joining them everyday, the population of Americans who may want or need in-home care services is growing...

October 10, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Cincinnati, Ohio)—FirstLight HomeCare welcomed more than 45 franchisees, employees and caregivers to its first annual national conference on Oct. 6 at Big Cedar Resort outside Branson, Mo. The three day event incorporated panels and roundtable sessions on best tips and practices of successful networking, effective management, administration and training techniques, plus focus groups for recruiting, advertising, social media and care coordination. Special presentations from industry experts and guest speakers were also heard.
President and CEO Jeff Bevis took the opportunity to bestow top franchisees and caregivers with prestigious awards. Among them, Lake Mary, Fla.-based owner Tammy Iuso was named Franchisee of the Year, based on her ability to exemplify FirstLight’s Culture of Care and its service-oriented operating system, maintain highest measurements of client satisfaction, and achieve highest revenues for the last 12 month period...

Progressive non-medical home care business opens local territories August 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, Ohio — FirstLight HomeCare (firstlighthomecare.com), a new standard in non-medical in-home care, is now accepting inquiries from prospective owners in the greater Pittsburgh, Pa., area. FirstLight HomeCare currently has 23 locations in 13 states, after only 18 months of franchising.

Senior care is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. With more than 65 million Americans over 65 by the end of the year and another 8,000 people joining them everyday, the population of Americans who may want or need in-home care services is growing. Additionally, the home health care segment is one of the fastest growing franchise opportunities...

Partnership Provides Seniors and Families Expanded Access to Verified and Trusted In-home Caregivers March 22, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Cincinnati, Ohio and Bethesda, Md.)— FirstLight HomeCare, a provider of quality, affordable, non-medical in-home care, and SeniorChecked, a national network that helps seniors safely and independently age in place by connecting them to verified and trusted local service providers, have announced a partnership to further exemplify the already strong trust and integrity FirstLight has in place serving seniors.

The SeniorChecked Trust Seal gives service providers of all types a way of distinguishing themselves as trustworthy and reputable businesses. SeniorChecked enables FirstLight franchisees to clearly demonstrate their reliability and discerns them from other less reputable providers...

Lauren Johnson Joins Senior Care Concept as Director of Franchise Development February 22, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Midwest-based)--- FirstLight HomeCare, a provider of professional, non-medical, live-in and hourly care services to seniors and others who need assistance, eagerly welcomes Lauren Johnson to their team as director of franchise development. After 10 years of managing and leading development teams for various companies, Johnson brings her business savvy and professional sales experience to her new position with FirstLight. In her new role, she will be responsible for guiding well-qualified franchise candidates through the award process.

"I am delighted to work with a company that is poised for expansion where I can exemplify my ability to seek out and capitalize sales opportunities," said Johnson...