Low Cost Franchises - Investing in Business Ownership

Low Cost Franchises - Investing in Business Ownership

Although most people think that franchise ownership requires a large investment, that is not really the case. According to the experts at Franchise Direct, one of the world's leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, there are many franchise businesses available at significantly less cost than typically associated with big name brands, like MacDonald's.

For those reluctant or unable to make a substantial financial, but who still want to take advantage of a proven franchise system, there are low-cost alternatives in all types of industries. Here are some examples of franchises for under $15, 000 that can open the door to business ownership and self-employment:

Business Management
Value Forward Executive Management Consulting: Business-to-business management consulting that provides extensive training and support. BCM Management Servcies: An international team of management, financial and engineering experts that provides cost reduction consulting services to small, medium and large organizations.

Children
Theater Fun: An educational program that brings lively theater arts to children through fun and exciting parties, theater classes, etiquette classes and school assembly productions.

Furniture:
Eureka Specialty Wood Products: Work from home opportunity building and selling furniture to the public and retailers.

Home Decor
Creation Carpets of America: A leading provider of popular flooring who independent dealers sell all types of popular flooring products, from carpet to hardwood, tiles and laminates. The Pull-Out Shelf Company: The largest custom pull-out shelf distributor in the U.S., with authorized dealers in 20 states. Made in the Shade: One of the lowest cost window treatment dealerships in the nation, and a home-based business that offers the potential for a very lucrative income.

Healthcare
The Drug Test Consultant: A turnkey drug testing business that provides workplace, home and background check drug testing.

Health & Beauty:
Solei Systems Skincare Equipment: A distributor opportunity to establish dealers for a complete line of futuristic anti-aging skin treatment machines.

Food & Gifts
Candy Boquet: A delicious gift alternative to flowers, this franchise can be started for under 10K.

Marketing:
Ebiz Marketing Systems: Be an Internet consultant who helps businesses with Internet strategies and web sites.

Vending:
The Back Rubber: A wonderful massage chair that offers a vending machine business for as little as $1, 800. The Gumball Factory: A candy machine that is entertaining too with grabbing graphics, music and an action packed gumball show.

These are just a few of the franchisees and businesses that can be bought for less than $15, 000. Some offer extensive training and support while others are strictly independent business opportunities.

For more information about low-cost franchise and business ownership options, visit this web page at Franchise Direct: http://www.franchisedirect.com/investment1

Kathleen Fitzpatrick is an editor a Franchise Direct. Franchise Direct was launched in 1998 by McGarry Consulting who specializes in business development, especially franchising.

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