Businesses for woman

Women's Franchises
Many popular women's franchises today fall into female-oriented categories such as women-only fitness centers and franchises dealing in jewelry, decorating, and make-up. However, equally popular and successful women-run franchises include many that, at one time, were traditionally owned by men.

Home-based businesses run by women are also both prevalent and lucrative. Many new businesses these days are started by women and franchises are no exception. Since most franchisors offer training to help you succeed within their industry, a great opportunity for switching career paths or reentering the workforce is easy to obtain. Women can even find part-time based franchise opportunities (perfect for working moms that want to make money as well as be home for their children after school).

Businesses for Women
Businesses owned by women are common in this day and age. Many banks are more willing to lend money to women now more than ever. In fact, some statistics show that nearly half of all privately held companies are owned by women.

Some women in business, however, are looking for ways to earn part-time income while still being available for their children after school. Service businesses that can be done during school hours are attractive, as are work-from-home situations. Many helpful online sites are available to help women explore these options and others.

Women in Business
The number of women involved in businesses today continues to grow. In fact, according to some studies, women are responsible for a large percentage of new businesses and revenue, and account for nearly half of all privately held businesses.

Women in business often find more success owning their own business than working for large corporations. By exploring this avenue, they can create their own opportunities and use their personal strengths to succeed. An added bonus is the ability to adjust their hours as needed (this is especially useful for working moms).


Home Based Business for a Woman
Ladies, stay clear of envelope stuffing schemes and the like when you're looking for a home-based business. Before beginning make sure that you possess the following:

• a sound business plan
• a product or service that has an honest demand
• a reasonable chance of success based on your skills and background

It might be helpful to find women who are making money in successful home-based businesses and ask them about the specifics involved in their businesses.

Women's franchises are another popular way for women to re-enter the workforce or change careers and some franchises even offer means of starting home-based businesses for women.

source: lifetips.com

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5 Franchise Tips

Betty Otte, SCORE Counselor

If you are thinking about purchasing a franchise, keep the following 5 tips in mind.

1. You are a customer to the franchisor. Many people believe that going into a franchise is like joining a partnership where you, the franchisee, will be protected from failure. This is not true. While franchisee companies have a much higher success rate than individual start-up companies, up to 20 percent of all franchises do not do well. However, this failure rate is far lower than that of individual start ups.

2. You and the franchisor have different goals. Although both parties; franchisee and franchisor, have the common goal of building the brand, the franchisor’s goal is to sell franchises and the franchisee’s goal is to service the consumer or end user.

3. You may not have an ongoing relationship with the franchisor sales representative. If you are dealing with an independent agent or with one of the brokerage houses which represent franchisors, chances are that although they are knowledgeable about the franchise, you will not see that person after the point of sale. If you are dealing with a sales person salaried by the franchisor, s/he will want to work with you in the future, and that may cause the sales process to take on a different perspective.

4. You have legal rights when dealing with the franchisor. Be careful if the franchisor tells you how much you can earn if you invest in their system. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that franchisors who make such claims provide you with written substantiation. Be sure to ask for and receive this. If they don’t provide it, consider the claims to be suspect.


5. You are protected by the UFOC. The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) defines what the franchisor will do for you and expects of you. You must carefully review the UFOC before purchasing the franchise. The FTC protects franchisee prospects up until the point of sale, but after this, the UFOC becomes vitally important

source: score.org

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