How can I learn more about a particular franchise or home business opportunity?
There are a vast number of resources available beyond our own Resource Center at Home Business Frontiers. Here are other suggestions: • Because many home based franchise opportunities require a substantial investment, it would be valuable to hire a lawyer and/or an accountant to make sure you understand the contract, finances, and the disclosure document (the UFOC). The resource for finding a lawyer is listed above. • Banks and other lending institutions can help to provide an unbiased view of a particular franchise. • The Better Business Bureau can provide you with information about any consumer complaints on the franchise company’s products, services or staff. • The Small Business Administration has excellent resources on starting a home business, creating business plans, and researching franchises.
