Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Own Your Own Business, <$25k Cash, Part 2

In the first part of our series on low-cost franchises, we looked at opportunities that business owners can run from home, get started for less than $25,000 cash, and can be managed either part-time or with the help of a general manager. In the second part of our series on low-cost franchises, we will examine opportunities that you can operate out of your home, require less than $25,000 cash to start, and require your full-time participation as the business owner.

AmSpirit Business Connections: AmSpirit Business Connections organizes and supports Chapters of sales representatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. These individuals are collectively referred to as members and the members pay membership fees to participate in AmSpirit Business Connections Chapters. The members of these Chapters meet on a weekly basis to participate in a structured meeting format where they assist one another to succeed by creating a forum where they can exchange qualified referrals. Are you looking for a professional environment where you can assist others to become more successful?

CarePatrol: As a CarePatrol franchisee you will be assisting seniors and their families make tough decisions by finding Assisted Living or In Home Care in their area. You will contract with area care providers and get paid handsomely every time your client chooses care with one of those providers. You will be helping families at a difficult time in their lives and feel great while doing it, knowing that you have made a difference with each and every client. Unlike other businesses, you will provide your services absolutely FREE to your clients. That's right, FREE. You will get paid by the hundreds of care providers that contract with you to connect your clients with them.

Creative Colors International: Creative Colors International is recognized as the leader in the repair, reconditioning, protection, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic and carpeting in the automotive, furniture, commercial, and residential markets. The expert technicians of Creative Colors International can restore damaged items to like-new condition while providing their clients with significant cost savings versus replacement; sometimes as much as a 90% savings! In addition to delivering dramatic results, Creative Colors International offers convenience by performing all repairs on-site at their clients' home, office, restaurant, body shop or car dealership.

Furniture Medic: Furniture Medic, the world's largest furniture repair and restoration franchisor, has established a reputation for excellence unmatched in the industry. Their system's success is firmly rooted in their dedication to providing customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and quality service. Utilizing exclusive, technologically advanced equipment, products and processes, the expert technicians of Furniture Medic revitalize valuable furniture and wood pieces, restoring and enhancing their natural beauty and strength. In addition to delivering dramatic results, a Furniture Medic franchisees offers convenience by performing many repairs on-site in homes and offices. Franchisees provide home and business owners an affordable alternative to replacing fine wood furnishings and fixtures.

Inspect-It 1st: Founded in 1991 and franchising since 1998, Inspect-It 1st has been providing first-rate home inspection services. They are striving to be the best home inspection company in the industry and committed to providing quality service, with the integrity that you deserve. Inspect-It 1st offers a number of inspection services for homebuyers and real estate professionals. Franchisees, professional home inspectors, are highly trained and carry both General Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance. Franchisees are engaged by consumers, realtors, lenders, relocation companies, investors and others to provide an objective assessment of a property's major systems and components. They are generalists who identify if further evaluation by a specialist (i.e. plumber, electrician, structural engineer, etc.) is warranted, so previous experience in construction or the trades is not required. Following an inspection, franchisees deliver a proprietary inspection report (either hard copy, via email, or through an online system), complete with digital photos. Every month franchisees perform thousands of inspections in the residential and commercial markets.

KidzArt: With KidzArt and its programs for all ages, students learn to see the world differently. Franchisees offer exciting art programs with visual and perceptual tools for ages 2-102 that are easy to learn. They make problem solving a fun, transforming and educational experience! Lessons are developed to be challenging without being frustrating. KidzArt helps to create WINNERS and ultimately, THE INNOVATORS OF TOMORROW! There are three investment levels to choose from (Executive, Teach Plus, and Teach) so this is a great opportunity at different investment and owner participation levels.

Lemon Heaven International: Lemon Heaven provides freshly squeezed lemonade, freshly squeezed fruit juices, smoothies, cotton candy, sno cones as well as mini donuts, and other items. Their unique Kiosk Setup, Concession Trailers, Street Carts and Area Carts are built for high volume sales. Currently they offer "Special Event" franchises by the territory or "Site Specific" locations. Their award-winning kiosks, concession trailers and vending carts are extremely versatile and can be operated at a variety of sites. Ideal spots for locating your business include: Sporting events, Concerts, Amusement parks, Arenas & stadiums, Convention centers, Festivals & fairs, Zoos, Malls, Golf courses, Farmer's markets.

New Pro Publications: New Pro Publications, creator of the Caddy Card, has developed a profitable new distributorship program and is now expanding across the United States and Canada. They have been successfully producing the Caddy Card in the Toronto market for over 16 years. They have produced over 5 million individual Caddy Card booklets and have over 2000 clients that advertise inside their Caddy Cards. A Caddy Card is a very attractive, 16 page, custom designed, full color, golf course guide book, scorecard, and training aid all in one. The Caddy Card fits in your pocket and is fun to use. Golfers, golf courses, advertisers, and our distributors all benefit when a new Caddy Card is created.

Pets Are Inn: Love your dog? Thought of putting him a cage for a week or two upsetting? Now you don't have to. Introducing the #1 pet lodging alternative and the most unique pet franchise in the industry. At Pets Are Inn your cherished pet is cared for in a pre-screened private home by dog lovers. The business model has you/and or your staff providing round trip pick-up and delivery. Finally...loving pet care with no cages or kennels. Enjoy vacations and business trips without guilt. Low investment and exceptionally high returns. Easy to run. Simple to manage. And if you love animals...the perfect pet franchise. It's peace of mind for you and a "home environment" for that special member of the family.

SDS Associates: Equipment leasing and financing is not subject to the same regulations that are so prevalent in the banking industry. In fact, equipment leasing and financing is considered to be "unregulated" which is a very good thing. The trend for banks tightening their lending practices has created even more opportunity in the equipment leasing and financing business as business owners who still need equipment in order to operate effectively are turning to leasing as an attractive way to acquire the equipment they need to be successful. The Start-Up Broker Program provides all of the skills, strategies, expertise and support necessary for a new Broker to be successful in this business-necessary industry. They provide all of the skills, strategies, expertise and support necessary to be successful in this well-established, $200+ Billion dollar per year, business-critical industry. Brokers profit from a business that requires very low overhead to operate, and appeals to a wide variety of industry types and equipment markets. It is estimated that approximately 80% of American businesses lease some of the equipment they need to be successful.

ServiceMaster Clean: ServiceMaster Clean is a professional commercial cleaning company with more than 55 years of franchising experience and over 4,500 franchises worldwide. Entrepreneur Magazine consistently ranks ServiceMaster Clean in their Top 10 ranking of Home-Based Franchises and Low-Cost Franchises. Their established and well-regarded reputation will give you a significant head start in the marketplace. Opportunities are now available for new commercial cleaning franchise owners in many of the nation’s largest cities. Their new FastStart program is designed to help new owners in the commercial cleaning category build revenues faster. With a minimum cash requirement as low as $7,800 plus working capital, they can help you reach your goal of business ownership.

Snaggle Foot: Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care understands that there's no place like home. So when you entrust them with your beloved family member, they come to you... caring for your dog, cat, and other pets in the comfort of the place they love best. Their pet sitting franchise provides a generous array of pet care services that bestow upon your loved one the exercise, attention, and care they deserve when you can't be there to give it. The benefits of at-home pet care are many. Just like people, pets appreciate the reassurance and stability that routine brings. With a Snaggle Foot pet sitter making house calls, your pets are allowed to maintain their regular feeding and exercise schedule, avoid the mental and physical stress of a boarding facility or kennel, and, a bonded and insured professional is looking after your home as well. If customers wish, franchisees can bring in mail, alternate the lights, water plants, and complete other home maintenance tasks. Services are tailored to meet the customers' needs and schedules.

If you would like more information about these opportunities, please contact Meta-Franchise Consulting at http://www.metafranchiseconsulting.com or metafranchiseconsulting@gmail.com. We look forward to helping you achieve your dream of business ownership. Be on the look out for Part 3 of this series when we will cover low-cost BUSINESS (versus franchise) opportunities.





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