When you think about a franchise, you most likely think of businesses like McDonalds or Wendy’s. How about Jackson/Hewitt or Blockbuster? Have you been in a Dairy Queen? They’re all franchises and they are owned by people like you, people that wanted to start a business of their own.
Here are some arguments and myths I’ve seen when it comes to the world of franchising:
It’s only for the rich.
It’s not. That’s a myth. There are franchises in many different categories, and they all start out at different …

As the economy gets worse, more people are trying to find ways to work for themselves. That is also seen with an increase in the amount of scams that pop up to fool these newbies in the wanna-be work at home world.
In hopes of helping you get started on the right foot, below are some areas that you may want to consider when looking for a work at home opportunity or business:

Join a direct sales business opportunity.
Start an online store.
Offer your services to individuals as a virtual assistant.
Make money …

Since it is day two of my week talking about business types, today I will be sharing some information on owning a franchise, what exactly a franchise is, and etc. I also hope to share some links to resources that I find to be helpful for those interested in learning more.
So, what exactly is a franchise?
Every definition I’ve read says basically the same thing, even though they’re phrased differently. A franchise is when a franchisor grants a potential franchisee the right to sell the products or services that …