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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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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It has been said that "life is short" and at some point some can relate to that statement more than others.
Putting enough productive time into business is a necessity for your business to grow and to reach your goals.  Balancing your time is also a necessity.
Your Life - "It is not a dress rehearsal, it is the final act"
You don't get the time back!
Found an interesting article relating to how some Americans feel about this important issue.

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As a follow up on our post to starting a business, where you plan to operate is a major decision to be considered immediately in your business planning. As a homebased business, you may need to lease some space for outside use to meet clients away from home.
Leasing a space has a number of challenges and finding help with the negotiations should be considered if you don't have the expertise to do it yourself; sometimes if you have the expertise, having someone to help is a good idea also.
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Our November 23, 2010 post was the first regarding starting a business.
There are a number of considerations relating to starting a business, two major considerations are, new start up or taking over an existing business.
If you are considering taking over a business this can be favorable regarding taking over the system that the previous business owner used to receive immediate revenues.
One key area relating to taking over the business is existing employees. Retaining key people that are emplo...
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Historically, small business starts were leading in adding new jobs to the American economy and this may still be true on a smaller scale in today's economic times.
There are a number of small businesses starting out more on the self-employed scale due to job loss and the lack thereof in the job market today.
Small Businesses need capital and in the past a home equity line of credit or business credit cards could carry the business for sometime until revenues started picking up.  Unfortunately,...
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This is an effort to recognize small businesses by American Express Saturday
November 27, 2010 and is greatly appreciated.
Smalls businesses employ a number of people in the U.S., and is also a way for individuals to support themselves during this tough time in our economy.  Again, this effort and others are appreciated to help small businesses to continue to fuel our economy with jobs.
The promotion includes giving registered card members $25.00 back when they use the card at a small business. ...
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During our present economic times as it relates to unemployment, starting a business is an option for some.
Reserve capital and business planning are key to the success.

Found an interesting article to share on this topic.
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