Title: Never Work Again Word Count: 576 Summary: Are you tired of being one of the rats in the race? Would you like to spend more time at home with family, friends, or engrossed in your favorite hobbies? What is stopping you? Ah…yes, you need money. What if I was to inform you that you can have the best of both worlds? Would you read on? Owning your own franchise is the ticket in making a lot of money while enjoying things in life you love. It does not take much to start and the chances of failure of very low as well. Al... Keywords: business franchise, opportunity Article Body: Are you tired of being one of the rats in the race? Would you like to spend more time at home with family, friends, or engrossed in your favorite hobbies? What is stopping you? Ah…yes, you need money. What if I was to inform you that you can have the best of both worlds? Would you read on? Owning your own franchise is the ticket in making a lot of money while enjoying things in life you love. It does not take much to start and the chances of failure of very low as well. All you really need is the passion to succeed and some insight to get you started. I can’t help you with the former but I sure can with the latter… Choose the Right Franchise There are a variety of franchises to choose from. One of the first steps to take would be to survey your immediate area (or area you are thinking of opening the franchise) for population of potential customers, competition, and cost of renting, owning, or building space. The success of franchises available will depend on the location it will be established. “It is not real work unless you would rather be doing something else.” Talk to Current Owners One of the fantastic aspects of franchising is that you can take advantage of the experience and insight of owners already making money. Either phoning or meeting with others that have bought into the franchise will be a great idea to help you get started. You can use their experiences to gain preliminary knowledge of what to expect. Do Some Investigation The owners of the franchise may provide you with an estimate of possible earnings, but this should not be a number taken for an absolute. A seller must inform and provide you with actual documents delineating the actual success of the franchise. Do not accept broad and unsubstantiated promises of earnings regardless of how successful the franchise name is. “Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live.” Evaluate Cost There most likely will be an enticing (generally low) initial fee the franchiser will charge you. This will be factored in with premises, initial stock, and equipment (some equipment may be offered by the franchiser). You will have to establish yourself as an individual business entity despite being a part of a larger franchise. Successful franchises will want you to pay a royalty fee to ‘reward’ them for offering to sell their successful name. You will have to factor in ongoing costs along with initial fees in calculating just how much the venture will cost you. Professional Advice There is a high success rate with buying into franchises, but it may not be for everyone at all times. Seek the advice of money consultants upon embracing this venture. They will be able to assess your current situation, your options, and the likelihood of a positive outcome. Seeking the counsel of those who specialize in the area of franchising will allow you to ‘finely tune’ the process. “It’s not work if you love what you’re doing.” What Are You Waiting For There is some risk involved, but the ownership into a franchise is a very lucrative business venture. A great deal of the brain work can be done even before delving into your pocket. Take the necessary preliminary steps needed and you will be on your way to not having to work ever again!