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Your Options

In business as well as in life, sometimes decisions must be made without all the information, but, regardless of that, it is very important to know all your options.

Once you have an idea for an enterprise - basically, you have to consider 3 options:

Starting Business From Scratch

Buying an Established Businesss

Buying a Franchise


NOTE: It is very important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of all three options.


"CONTROL IS THE BASIS OF EVERY EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT!" ~ www.romwell.com


STARTING A BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH

This is the route for the most first-time entrepreneurs. It's more challenging than the other options and if the business is successful, the entrepreneur will have a tremendous sense of satisfaction. It's like dream come true. Any business involves some element of risk, however, and starting from scratch can be very risky, but it offers the individual the greatest amount of personal freedom in determining company direction, development and new markets. Learn more... >>>


BUYING AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS

Some people feel that buying an established business is a reliable short-cut to becoming a successful entrepreneur. The existing business offers many advantages such as an established business method, clientele, profit picture, perhaps premises and inventory and very often a reputable name. However, one very important question must be answered; why is the business for sale? Find out more... >>>


BUYING A FRANCHISE

Franchising is essentially a marketing technique used by many companies to expand operations (distribute products and services ) without the owners having to raise more money or capital themselves. Business owned as a sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations can all decide to franchise their operations. The franchisor supplies the product or service to the franchisee who in turn makes it available to the consumers. A franchise is license granted by a corporation to sell a particular product or a service in a given area and in many cases provides equipment, supplies and expertise to a franchisee in exchange for a fee and royalties on sales. More about franchise... >>>

Before Starting Your Own Business

To increase your chances of entrepreneurial success, try to utilize free resources from your local government. Here are some key contacts: Small Business Enterprise Centers, Business Self-Help Offices, Business Consulting Services, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Trade, and other similar help and programs. Keep in mind that nothing worthwhile ever comes easy, and that includes running a successful enterprise.



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Did You Know?

It doesn't take a fortune to sell your products and services on the Internet. It just takes some knowledge of what your customers want and how to find a way to present your sales solution to them.

For business people either selling products or promoting their services on the Internet, the importance of attractive, fast, usable sites can't be overstressed. Much like a counter person or storefront, the appearance and function of a business' website conveys an image of the company to the customer.

Your website is your image on the Internet. That image can either be good or bad, and bad images don't sell. Adhering to a few common sense web design rules can help with the public's perception of your company and increase your sales. Find out more...