Mum & Career
on June 21, 2012

Make money from home – how to find a franchise that works

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We all want to make money from home, and get quick rich, while choosing the hours we want. But clever people know this, and set up scams, or even legal business to take advantage of you. This is how you check whether this is a good franchise opportunity for you.

Yes I know, you need the money, it’s recession after all, incomes are going down. Besides it’s quite risky to have just one income provider for the family, and it even feels unfair the burden for the family income is all on the shoulders of just one parent.

But you also want the flexibility. You want to be there for the children. How can you get an income? What jobs are there https://www.eta-i.org/valium.html that give allow you to work at times you want?

And then this opportunity comes along, and your interest is peaked. It seems to offer everything you need. It grabs you at a vulnerable moment says Helen Lindop from Business Plus Baby, and she describes exactly what you should do to find out if this is indeed a golden opportunity for you.

Read more on Helen Lindops blog ‘BusinessPlusBaby’…

I would like to add: be careful for the wording used. A franchise is often no longer called a franchise, but can be called fancy things like network-marketing. Good luck with making money from home, it can be done, but it takes real skill and hard work for all of us.

5 Comments
  1. Kathryn

    Hi there – I own a Franchise of a wedding venue styling business in Bristol, which I have run for three years. It has been easy to fit around other commitments and responsibilities and I have had a great time doing it.

    So franchises can really work.

    I am in the process of selling my franchise, so if anyone would like to find out more you can apply through our website https://www.ambiencevenuestyling.com/?page_id=800

    Good luck with franchising – it’s a great way to run your own business with loads of support.

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  2. Inge Woudstra

    Well done you! Would you agree with the points raised by Helen though? You need to consider your skills, the amount of real hard work you are ready to put in, and the terms and conditions of the franchise (to avoid) scams and be careful with gushing stories from current franchise-owners. Or perhaps you have your own tips for potential franchisees?

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  3. Kathryn

    Absolutely – networking marketing is something completely different from a franchise; but I know lots of people who’ve made a real success at that too.

    My franchise is all about people – helping people to have a great wedding day! It brings out your creative side, fits brilliantly around children and allows you to be as busy as you would like, e.g. if you have two weddings booked for one weekend, you don’t have to take any more – you’re completely in control.

    Top tip – make it work around your lifestyle.

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  4. Marie Carr

    10 hours 20 hours 80 hours – your choice. Work as and when it suits you. A Franchise needs serious money and a lot of time and anxiety. Networking however allows you to choose your hours, without the added worry of the financial outlay. Chance of building a residual income. Who do you know, is facing possible redundancy, reduced pension, mum in need of an income, a small business experiencing a lull at the moment. It’s in your hands to do something about it. An excellent compensation plan. Free training and web site support In 27 different countries, new in the UK. This is a ground floor opportunity. It’s really worth looking at. Could this be for you?
    Don’t just think about it contact me and ask about it. mariefcarr@live.co.uk or matthewcarr@live.co.uk

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  5. Helen @ Business Plus Baby

    Just wanted to say thanks for the mention! I agree that networking marketing is something different from a franchise, but you need to research any opportunity as if you were starting your own business from scratch.

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