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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.


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.


Glove Guy/Glove Lady The Glove Guy is America's leading provider of specialty gloves and safety products for the commercial marketplace. Minimum Investment: $28,995. Glove Guy/Glove Lady 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.


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.



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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


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.



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 - and you collect the money!Unique opportunity for a profitable franchise and... Minimum Investment: $1,800. The Back Rubber 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.



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.


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.


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.



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.


#1 Siluex Cash Siluex Internet prepaid cards are the future in Online Adult Entertainment. Join a multi-billion dollar industry!... Minimum Investment: $300. #1 Siluex Cash 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.



First Impressions Worldwide Has created an incredible, niche product in an exploding market! This outstanding, high-residual income product... Minimum Investment: $3,999. First Impressions Worldwide 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.


Accommodation Guru International Run your own low cost Internet business from home implementing this powerful hotel reservation system that puts... Minimum Investment: $6,500. Accommodation Guru International Business Opportunity.



Henry's Gourmet Meat Snacks A mobile food business with unlimited marketing opportunities! Low overhead, high return, protected territories. Minimum Investment: $33,000. Henry's Gourmet Meat Snacks Business Opportunity.


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.


@Home Healthcare Secure your future now with @Home HealthCare's senior care business opportunity. In-demand industry, affordable... Minimum Investment: $45,000. @Home Healthcare 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.


Advertising Consultants Start your own home-based advertising franchise. Benefit from 20 income streams with fantastic revenue potential… Minimum Investment: $35,000. Advertising Consultants 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.



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.


Re-Bath Our proven business model and success in this niche industry makes us one of the most rewarding home-decor... Minimum Investment: $36,000. Re-Bath Franchise.



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.


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.



A Franchise Consultant Business Opportunity Start a rewarding and lucrative business as a franchise consultant and make up to $100k-$300k per year working... Minimum Investment: $20,000. A Franchise Consultant Business Opportunity 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.


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.



MakeADVD.net The DVD revolution is underway and MakeADVD.net has without a doubt the industry's most innovative business... Minimum Investment: $59,500. MakeADVD.net 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.



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


Signworld A sign business with no royalties and no rules. Signworld is one of the fastest growing organizations in a... Minimum Investment: $50,000. Signworld Business Opportunity.


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



FranExpert Franchise Consulting Reach your career dreams as a franchise consultant. With industry leaders FranExpert, you’ll earn big... Minimum Investment: $6,995. FranExpert Franchise Consulting Business Opportunity.


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.


Fuzzy Brush A recession-proof distribution business opportunity where the product virtually sells itself! Low cost. Work from... Minimum Investment: $14,995. Fuzzy Brush Business Opportunity.



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.


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.


The Lauren Jewelry Collection The #1 name in jewelry for quality, distinction and class is the perfect opportunity for wealth and prosperity. Minimum Investment: $12,250. The Lauren Jewelry Collection Business Opportunity.



Breath Tester International An all cash vending business opportunity with no re-stocking requirement. Just place it in the venue and collect... Minimum Investment: $9,495. Breath Tester International 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.


St. Martin Powerboats Make boating your business, not just your passion! With this superb business opportunity, you can turn your... Minimum Investment: $15,000. St. Martin Powerboats Business Opportunity.



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.


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.


TheaterFun Invest in the booming children’s industry by joining this fun, low investment children’s business opportunity. Minimum Investment: $9,995. TheaterFun 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.


Speaking Roses A once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity to sell real gift roses with personalized messages on the petals. Work... Minimum Investment: $15,000. Speaking Roses Business Opportunity.


Shelf Improvement Own a profitable business for only $495! Sell and install rollout shelves and make up to $800 profit per sale. Minimum Investment: $495. Shelf Improvement 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.


Breath Alcohol Testers Be a part of the world's largest cash business! Breath Alcohol Testers is the high profit vending opportunity... Minimum Investment: $9,000. Breath Alcohol Testers Business Opportunity.


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.



The Janitorial Agency The Janitorial Agency is a cutting edge, fast growing cleaning business with a proven record of success. Low... Minimum Investment: $7,400. The Janitorial Agency 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.