Man Turns Business Idea into a Home Business
By Home Business Magazine

As Dave Ulferts worked along side a contractor and friend finishing his basement, he felt a wide range of emotions: relief that he had a professional helping him every step of the way; pride that he was actually contributing to the project; and satisfaction that his efforts were saving him a substantial amount of money off the project.

Home-Based Business Start-Ups

By Priscilla Y. Huff

Many frustrated job-seekers and workers, whose hours-wages have been cut back; retirees; recent graduates, and those seeking new career directions are considering purchasing franchise opportunities like those featured in regular issues of Home Business® Magazine.

Business Eliminates Homeowners’ Worries About Their Decks or Driveways Deteriorating   

By Home Business Magazine

Discovering a business that Scott Moore could run from home with a product so superior to the competition that he could make it work in any economic climate was what inspired him to purchase a Sealwize territory.    Prior to Sealwize, Scott  lived for 16 years in Japan, where he also started a number of businesses.  So Scott was not really looking for another business when he came across Sealwize after moving back to the States in 2005. 

Future Projections for 2010 and Beyond

Best Performing Franchises of 2009:   Franchises that have an “all-in” cost below 100k are far and away doing the best. These concepts are less likely to need financing and thus are more in demand. Businesses that can be run from home and/or run as a second source of income are also doing very well. 

Home-Based Franchise Fever
By International Franchise Association

Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. By purchasing a home-based franchise, you can often sell goods and services that have instant name recognition and, depending on the franchise, you may be able to obtain training and ongoing support.

First and foremost, a thorough plan for investigation should be made prior to signing a franchise agreement. Knowing the scope and size of the industry is particularly useful for those who are just beginning, considering that between 2003 and 2005, nearly 900 new concepts began franchising according to an International Franchise Association Educational Foundation study.