Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Starting a business from scratch can be very difficult. Luckily there are people out there who have already done the R&D and are willing to sell their business plans for a fee. Believe it or not, a McDonalds franchise maybe easier to manage than a non-franchise business.
I have a girlfriend who bought into the Subway franchise. For a set price, the franchise gave her a brand name that is already well known, helped her hire employees and trained her on how to make her business profitable. Sounds like a great deal.
As always there are a few cons to buying a franchise. Since you don't own the brand name, you have to pay royalty payments each year. You are obligated to follow uniform operating procedures and start up costs can be a lot higher than starting your own non-franchise business.
Although the idea of being your own boss and owning a business does sound tempting. Not sure I'm ready to take the 'owning a business' plunge.
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6. I have always wanted my own business, but have never had the money that most franchises require. My goal was to find something that I can do part time while I keep my job as an x-ray tech, take care of my family, work at it on off hours and not spend a cent. I signed up for the online mall just like Emma and it has definitely been worthwhile. Even if I did not sign anyone up I stil would make out as I get cash back on all my purchases.
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7. I have always wanted my own business, but have never had the money that most franchises require. My goal was to find something that I can do part time while I keep my job as an x-ray tech, take care of my family, work at it on off hours and not spend a cent. I signed up for the online mall just like Emma and it has definitely been worthwhile. Even if I did not sign anyone up I stil would make out as I get cash back on all my purchases.
You can also check it out at http://www.dailyoink.com
She is right ths site is not particularly attractive.
Posted at 10:25AM on Mar 12th 2008 by Madge
8. Don't buy a curves they are a money pit! I lost a ton of money on one
Posted at 4:18PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Sandy
9. Don't buy a curves they are a money pit! my friend lost a fortune in one and said it was a waste of time and money. Women join this and lose interest there is not challenge to it.
Posted at 4:23PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Candy
10. This is not the time to go into any business. Beware we are in recession and unless your business has to do with a needed item you will lose alot of money in the next couple of years. Everyone is watching theri money NOT spending it. It will be an uphill battle with skyrocketing costs. The only businesses that are doing well are established ones all the new ones are doomed for now. Don't listern to those salesmen they don't care all they care about is the sale. BEWARE NEW BUSINESSES maybe in a couple of years but not now.
Posted at 4:25PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Sandy
11. post 8 hit the nail on the head, you would be a fool to start a NEW business in this recession, we are actually headed for a depression btw....save what you have and work as much as you can now!
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Posted at 5:27PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Jim
16. I too have started my own company, and I get to work from home. When you're in the Public Relations industry, it's pretty simple to start your own LLC and commit to your own work schedule, doing everything from home, planning events, etc. I have to say though, as much as I love the perks, it's grueling, the responsibility is all on you, you don't have the benefit of being a part of an established business where you get health benefits, 401K, and a team to help you out. You also work more than you would anywhere else, whether you work alone or have 3-4 employees. Yes, you have freedom, but the results can be devastating if you don't have enough clients.
I think in this day and age, everyone has so many ideas and big aspirations and it's wonderful to take the leap and try it out for yourself. It may not work for everyone, but at least you attempted to control your own life.
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