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Drug Test Consultant, The A unique home-based business opportunity, full time, part time, flex time. Full turnkey business with enormous... Minimum Investment: $12,995. Drug Test Consultant, The Business Opportunity.


Vendstar Create a successful cash vending business that lets you choose your hours! Be your own boss with Vendstar. Minimum Investment: $2,500. Vendstar Business Opportunity.


Specialty Marketing Systems Start your own business with TABASCO® branded specialty merchandise! Simple to operate, retailers sell your... Minimum Investment: $14,800. Specialty Marketing Systems Business Opportunity.



AIS Media Enjoy a 6-figure income potential. Partner with AIS Media and start your own highly lucrative Internet business... Minimum Investment: $19,995. AIS Media Business Opportunity.


IMS Internet Marketing Specialists Own the #1 Internet marketing franchise. Clients provided. No technical background required. Minimum Investment: $49,700. IMS Internet Marketing Specialists Franchise.


Breath Tester International An all cash vending business opportunity with no re-stocking requirement. Just place it in the venue and collect... Minimum Investment: $8,495. Breath Tester International Business Opportunity.



American Business Systems 20 years as America's leader in Medical Billing, with unparallelled training and support. 100k potential. Work... Minimum Investment: $19,990. American Business Systems Business Opportunity.


Knockout Vending Cash in on America's fastest growing business opportunity! Start earning money the second you place one of our... Minimum Investment: $4,995. Knockout Vending Business Opportunity.


Business Alliance, Inc. Start a rewarding and lucrative career as a Franchise Consultant. We train, certify and support you for the life... Minimum Investment: $19,900. Business Alliance, Inc. Business Opportunity.



Gutter Pro USA If you are looking for the right opportunity to build upon your future, this Home Services business is for you! Minimum Investment: $19,500. Gutter Pro USA Business Opportunity.


PUSH MODELS This fun, sexy and profitable business opportunity may be just what you're looking for! We'll show you the way to... Minimum Investment: $20,000. PUSH MODELS Business Opportunity.


MatchPoint Franchise Consulting Network Want to start your own business? MatchPoint can help you evaluate and select the right franchise for you. Benefit... Minimum Investment: $20,000. MatchPoint Franchise Consulting Network Franchise.



AmCorp Management Did you receive your bailout? Do you need one? Begin one of the hottest and most rewarding businesses in the... Minimum Investment: $8,000. AmCorp Management Business Opportunity.


Blue Coast Financial Group Pre-set, face-to-face appointments provided! Work from home, providing the largest portfolio of cost-cutting B2B... Minimum Investment: $19,995. Blue Coast Financial Group Business Opportunity.


EASI Tap into decades of experience and skill to enjoy an exciting and profitable career as an independent EASI energy... Minimum Investment: $55,000. EASI Business Opportunity.



DVDNow Kiosks Be part of the exploding DVD rental kiosk business. Work from home, and let your DVDNow kiosks make money for you... Minimum Investment: $20,000. DVDNow Kiosks Business Opportunity.


Franchise Alliance, Inc. Only $22,900 & no royalties. Verifiable 6-figure income. #1 Home Business by Entrepreneur magazine. Fast... Minimum Investment: $22,900. Franchise Alliance, Inc. Business Opportunity.


Green Energy Barrier Help home owners save energy and money with the Green Energy Barrier's premier business opportunity! Minimum Investment: $19,500. Green Energy Barrier Business Opportunity.



The Back Rubber Let The Back Rubber do all the work! Unique opportunity for a profitable franchise and vending machine business... Minimum Investment: $2,250. The Back Rubber Business Opportunity.


Ace Hardware Corporation Unlike any other retail business opportunity on the planet, Ace actually pays qualified individuals to open stores! Minimum Investment: $400,000. Ace Hardware Corporation Business Opportunity.


Value Forward Business Coaching Become a CEO Management Consultant and Business Coach. Designed for business professionals, Value Forward... Minimum Investment: $19,995. Value Forward Business Coaching Business Opportunity.



Global Broker Systems Earn up to 15% commissions by making business loans from $25,000 to $3,000,000. Home-based business or... Minimum Investment: $19,950. Global Broker Systems Business Opportunity.


Allstate Investment Group Get the two biggest money-makers in the vending business - cold drinks & snacks - with our Soda & Snack... Minimum Investment: $9,885. Allstate Investment Group Business Opportunity.


All The Perks Espresso Cafe Whether you open a café, a double drive thru coffee shop or a cart or kiosk, All The Perks will provide a... Minimum Investment: $75,000. All The Perks Espresso Cafe Business Opportunity.



911 Medical ID™ Become an exclusive territory distributor with this exciting new mass appeal product! Ground floor... Minimum Investment: $10,000. 911 Medical ID™ Business Opportunity.


Dollar Store Services North America's Largest Developer of Dollar & Dollar Plus Stores. 100% turnkey from $51,900. No fees/no... Minimum Investment: $51,900. Dollar Store Services Business Opportunity.


Discount Party Stores Discount Party Stores offers you the best business opportunity to become a Discount Party Store owner! Be a... Minimum Investment: $65,000. Discount Party Stores Business Opportunity.



Accommodation Guru International Run your own low cost Internet business from home implementing this powerful hotel reservation system that puts... Minimum Investment: $10,650. Accommodation Guru International Business Opportunity.


Creation Carpets of America Build your own flooring business at a fraction of the cost with a company that's fast becoming the #1 company of... Minimum Investment: $19,900. Creation Carpets of America Business Opportunity.


Vehicle Tracking Solutions VTS offers the right franchise opportunity in the right industry at the right time, and is the first B2B... Minimum Investment: $51,250. Vehicle Tracking Solutions Franchise.



U-Turn Change direction with U-Turn, the finest bulk candy machine on the market. We have earned our nickname "The... Minimum Investment: $7,188. U-Turn Franchise.


Return-A-Pet Make a difference in someone’s life with a home-based business selling the one thing that every pet owner needs. Minimum Investment: $5,000. Return-A-Pet Business Opportunity.


Made in the Shade Made in the Shade is one of the lowest cost dealerships in the nation - a home-based window coverings business... Minimum Investment: $19,900. Made in the Shade Business Opportunity.



CTi Our success has come from helping people like you start a business in the multi-billion dollar concrete... Minimum Investment: $9,500. CTi Business Opportunity.


Shine Mark Systems Shine Mark Systems brings you three superb low investment, home-based business opportunities. Minimum Investment: $8,000. Shine Mark Systems Business Opportunity.


The Mail Box Stores Today's fastest growing developer of independent mail box stores in North America. No franchise fees or royalties! Minimum Investment: $78,900. The Mail Box Stores Business Opportunity.



The Senior Source Profit and succeed in America's most dynamic market! Low cost, unlimited income potential, work from home. Minimum Investment: $10,000. The Senior Source Business Opportunity.


ADMATS Earn up to $2,400 per week with this home-based business opportunity! Affordable, quick start-up. Get going now! Minimum Investment: $200. ADMATS Business Opportunity.


Weight-A-Minute International Diet Spas Weight-A-Minute's turnkey, multi-studio systems can earn you huge profits! Choose from three... Minimum Investment: $24,900. Weight-A-Minute International Diet Spas Business Opportunity.



Lifetime Professional Cookware Center Secure your future with a high earning business opportunity operating within a unique industry market. Minimum Investment: $10,000. Lifetime Professional Cookware Center Business Opportunity.


IPSO Let IPSO help you tap into the $5 billion-a-year vended laundry business! Our coin laundries often post ROI rates... Minimum Investment: $150,000. IPSO Business Opportunity.


Pet Pages Get connected with the second fastest growing industry in America. Put everyone in touch with the pet industry... Minimum Investment: $39,900. Pet Pages Business Opportunity.



TCYonline.com Become part of a rapidly growing and proven tutoring franchise and achieve the income and lifestyle of your... Minimum Investment: $2,499. TCYonline.com Business Opportunity.


PrintaPetal™ / PrintaCandle™ Become a PrintaPetal™ or PrintaCandle™ Associate now and be in business for yourself at an incredibly... Minimum Investment: $2,000. PrintaPetal™ / PrintaCandle™ Business Opportunity.


The Lauren Jewelry Collection The #1 name in jewelry for quality, distinction and class is the perfect opportunity for wealth and prosperity. Minimum Investment: $9,625. The Lauren Jewelry Collection Business Opportunity.



RMH Telecom Consultants How would you like to own a company where every business, non-profit organization and government entity is an... Minimum Investment: $15,000. RMH Telecom Consultants Business Opportunity.


Advertising Consultants Start your own home-based advertising franchise. Benefit from 20 income streams with fantastic revenue potential… Minimum Investment: $25,000. Advertising Consultants Business Opportunity.


The Back Massager Terrific home-based business opportunity! All cash business in the consistently successful vending industry. Minimum Investment: $1,495. The Back Massager Business Opportunity.



Revive Energy Mints Revive Energy Vending is the hottest new vending business around! Get in on the most explosive vending... Minimum Investment: $9,995. Revive Energy Mints Business Opportunity.


College Assistance Plus LLC Put your sales skills to great use with this fantastic business opportunity! Affordable, home-based... Minimum Investment: $2,500. College Assistance Plus LLC Franchise.


Vernon Street Capital A premier financial services opportunity that you can operate from home. Experience not necessary. We'll show you... Minimum Investment: $5,000. Vernon Street Capital Business Opportunity.



MAACO Operate your own highly successful automotive paint and repair franchise. Huge market potential. Repeat business... Minimum Investment: $75,000. MAACO Franchise.


Superior Wash Superior Wash is a major leader in the truck washing industry and is expanding on a national level. With high... Minimum Investment: $30,000. Superior Wash Franchise.


FranExpert Franchise Consulting Reach your career dreams as a franchise consultant. With industry leaders FranExpert, you’ll earn big... Minimum Investment: $8,995. FranExpert Franchise Consulting Business Opportunity.



AGR Diamond Tools Be a part of the multi-billion dollar diamond tool industry with AGR's dealer business opportunity, and prosper... Minimum Investment: $30,000. AGR Diamond Tools Business Opportunity.


Yo-Naturals No more junk food with this one-of-a-kind healthy vending business opportunity. Huge market potential... Minimum Investment: $50,000. Yo-Naturals Business Opportunity.


American IRA and 401(k) Retirement Plan Rollover Build for the future – invest in yourself. With the Business and Franchising Funding Plan, you can use your... Minimum Investment: $20,000. American IRA and 401(k) Retirement Plan Rollover Franchise.



Von Schrader Von Schrader is one of the best known and respected names in the carpet cleaning industry. Start part-time from... Minimum Investment: $600. Von Schrader Business Opportunity.


Create Abundance and Wealth Invest in a genuine home-based business opportunity which will make a real difference to your life. Realize... Minimum Investment: $50. Create Abundance and Wealth Business Opportunity.


Wireless Neighborhood™ Own a Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Store and pay NO FEES. We'll even help pay some of your ... Minimum Investment: $65,000. Wireless Neighborhood™ Business Opportunity.



Capital Business Solutions Join our team of successful Business Brokers and start earning your six-figure income today! Minimum Investment: $50,000. Capital Business Solutions Business Opportunity.


Paint Bull Drive your ambition and achieve the business of your dreams with our unique automotive business opportunity... Minimum Investment: $5,000. Paint Bull Business Opportunity.


Rocket Vending, Inc. Secure your financial future with this vending business that is also focused on outstanding charitable causes. Minimum Investment: $6,250. Rocket Vending, Inc. Business Opportunity.



Green Dry Carpet Cleaning, Inc. Have you ever wanted to make $100 an hour? We do it every day and will teach you how you can too! Minimum Investment: $18,750. Green Dry Carpet Cleaning, Inc. Business Opportunity.


KWIK DRY Find success cleaning up with KWIK DRY's system that has revolutionized the carpet care industry. Low investment,... Minimum Investment: $9,950. KWIK DRY Business Opportunity.


The Pajama-Man School Start your own home-based insurance agency! Cutting-edge system, cash advances, unlimited support. Minimum Investment: $5,000. The Pajama-Man School Business Opportunity.



ClassCar Classic Car Network Join in our success and enjoy working in the classic, muscle, antique, exotic and vintage car industry!... Minimum Investment: $20,000. ClassCar Classic Car Network Business Opportunity.


Sign Biz Inc The Sign Biz network is now the largest chain of CAS businesses worldwide in which the owners pay no royalties! Minimum Investment: $50,000. Sign Biz Inc Business Opportunity.


Pro Energy Consultants The ideal home-based business – Energy Auditing is recession proof, saves people money and it’s ‘Green’. Minimum Investment: $29,900. Pro Energy Consultants Business Opportunity.



Adult Startups Earn up to 900% profits in the lucrative, recession-resistant adult entertainment industry! Work from home... Minimum Investment: $2,500. Adult Startups Business Opportunity.


Signworld A sign business with no royalties and no rules. Signworld is one of the fastest growing organizations in a... Minimum Investment: $185,000. Signworld Business Opportunity.


Waterway Franchise This low-risk, steady growth business is probably the most unique opportunity in the firefighting industry today. Minimum Investment: $70,000. Waterway Franchise Franchise.



Wedding Industry Website (B2B) $$$ - Run your own wedding industry website. Recurring, residual income. Don't miss this! Minimum Investment: $2,500. Wedding Industry Website (B2B) Business Opportunity.


Occasionography® With a business opportunity from Occasionography®, have fun while your profits roll in. Say good-bye to cubicles... Minimum Investment: $495. Occasionography® Business Opportunity.


Monkey Bars - Garage Storage Systems Monkey Bars is rewriting the book on garage storage. Low, one-time investment for a great dealership opportunity. Minimum Investment: $50,000. Monkey Bars - Garage Storage Systems Business Opportunity.



Trends and Facts About Business Opportunities

Business opportunities differ from franchise ownership because an independent business owner is not obligated to run the business according to an operating manual or pay any ongoing fees. All profits are the business owner’s, who does not receive the operational support enjoyed by franchise owners. Many sole proprietor businesses are actually run as distributorships – the proprietor buys products from the wholesaler, then sells them at retail price. Some business operators act as an independent agent representative of a larger entity. 1. The growth of new small businesses has undergone an unprecedented growth spurt in the last ten years. The Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates that 672,000 new companies with employees were created in 2005 – an average 12 percent higher than in the previous decade. 2. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more new businesses were created in 2006 than the previous year. 3. Small businesses contribute significantly to the US economy. They employ more than half of all private sector workers and account for 45 percent of private US payrolls. 4. The SBA credits small businesses with generating 60-80 percent of new jobs created in the last decade. 5. Sole proprietor businesses have a higher failure rate than franchises, which generally enjoy a 90+ percent success rate. According to a study by the SBA, only two-thirds of all small business start-ups survive the first two years and less than half make it to four years. The success/failure rate numbers are hotly debated, with many analysts sceptical about the alleged failure rate. Many entrepreneurs start up their businesses with a specific exit strategy for defined time frame. 6. US Census Bureau data indicates that half of new businesses are still operating after more than four years and about one-third businesses that close are successful. The most common source of credit for starting a small business is banks, particularly commercial lending institutions. Some states are friendlier for operating a small business. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council rates the best states for based on labor costs, energy costs, taxes and government regulation. The Top Ten include: South Dakota, Nevada, Alabama, Washington, Florida, Mississippi, Colorado, Texas, and Michigan.