Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Franchise Opportunities For Business Women

Twice as many women today are going into business for themselves as men. Will you be one of them?

Here's the real facts of business startup...Most people don't make it.

Why?

Because they don't have a realistic business plan and expectation of what it will take. Often they end up spending themselves into debt while they experiment with different ways to open and operate a business or they don't earn enough to survive for long.

This is where a proven plan and product can be easier, cheaper and more likely to succeed.

One way to do it is to buy a franchise. But there are hundreds out there. How do you know what's right for you?

There are companies that specialize in analyzing franchises. Some are good at it and some will push anything. For my money, I'd seriously consider the one that's turning franchise operators away because they want only the best for their clients. FranNet is one such company - headed up by a woman, no less!

The key to find the right business for you is to know who you are, what talents you have and what interests you. You not only want, but need, a business that is a perfect fit for your interests and skill sets to be the most successful. One of the reasons I like the way FranNet does it is that they act as consultants, actually taking you through a series of questions first to identify a true match.

Whatever you do, plan to succeed by doing your homework FIRST! And remember that you don't have to go it alone. There are coaches and mentors who can help you identify what's right for you, then focus to achieve it.

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