Many entreprenuers start their business as a franchise and it is good idea because of the training, support, financing and name recognition to name a few.  This is a good way to help a start up business with immediate cash flow; although, the benefits as a franchisee can be great as a start up, this is not as attractive to some business owners because you are not totally independent and there are rules of the franchisor that you have to conform to.
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Discussion in our previous post mentioned individuals age 55 and older and savings tips and strategy for that age group.  The empty nesters in this age group have challenges to saving for retirement.
The urge to spend more after the children leave home is one of the challenges, Vacations, luxury items, renovating or redecorating the home are some of the ways money is used vs saving.
Should you splurge or invest more in the 401K or IRA?  This is a very subjective question.
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Planning and saving for retirement is important at any age.  The economy today has made a dramatic impact on plans for all because we are experiencing the effects of the downturn of the housing market and unemployment on a large scale.
Investing in a 401K or others means or retirement savings such as an IRA is very different for an individual 55 or older vs someone 25 or younger.  The risk in investing is very different, therefore careful planning for someone 55 or older is necessary to help w...
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Continuing our discussion regarding starting a business, our November 2010 post relates to how one plans to start.
The key is, if you have the vision, go ahead and do it!  But you must give your approach some in depth thought and research to continue and be successful.
A business plan is an essential tool, if it is just you as self employed, or you plan to have staff initially, a plan on how you run the business is necessary and should be in writing.

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Considering investments as a small business is a good idea.  Real estate investments continue to be among the best choices.
If you have a dream to invest in real estate you should pursue it.

1. Put your dream into the action mode, otherwise it cannot become a reality.

2.Put aside any reasons  not to get started, they are only excuses.  "Be" vs "Wannabe".

3. Educate yourself and then find a mentor.

Interesting article attached regarding a "Successful Real Estate Investors" read more

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