FOUR ADVANTAGES OF A HOME-BASED FRANCHISE BUSINESS

There are a number of potential advantages to owning a home-based franchise service business.  These include:

1.  Convenience.   If you’re tired of commuting back and forth to get to a distant work location, a franchise business whose “headquarters” is your den or study may be the ideal solution.  Let’s face it, it beats fighting rush-hour traffic every day, and that in itself can be a stress reducer.

2.  Lifestyle considerations.   There is a sense of control and autonomy, of setting one’s own lifestyle, among successful home-based franchise owners. Many people find a home work environment personally satisfying – thought it is just as true that others find the distractions of the home office to be a drain on personal productivity.  However, with a certain amount of discipline and a clear to-do list, you may well find that the home-based Business Franchise model is the right one for your life.

3.  Low overhead.  If you run your office out of your home that means you’ll avoid spending money that would otherwise go to renting an office. It also means that you may have significant tax advantages.  Talk to your accountant to get all the details.          

4.  Track record.   When you are considering franchise businesses that could you run from your own home, it is relatively easy to confirm whether other people in the franchise network have successfully made the transition to a home-based service business.  A few well-placed phone calls to current franchisees will help you to identify whether or not the franchise that you are considering really has the record of success you’re looking for