You are in a job you hate, feeling unappreciated, working for a boss you despise, for a salary you cannot make ends meet on.

Do you have a family and need flexible time to spend with them but at the same time need to make money?

You are currently unemployed and feel you cannot get the right job as potential employers feel you are either too old, over qualified or the wrong profile, your spouse may be the only current source of income?

You don’t enjoy what you do, you feel you need a new challenge, and you are keen to find out what it is that you really enjoy doing.

You are run off your feet with no time for yourself or your family, in an inflexible job that dictates when and for how long you work, with limited time off.

You have spent the greater portion of your career specialising in an industry that is no longer viable, you would like to start a new career and are thinking of starting your own business however you are not sure what business you should start.

You have tried a few business ideas, but find that it is harder than you thought, you feel it may be difficult due to a lack of industry knowledge, business know how or support needed.

You have just been retrenched and are investigating what you can do to overcome this situation.

You are going through a divorce, you have not previously needed to be the sole bread winner, and now you find yourself being the only one you can count on.

You have always wanted to start your own business but have always felt that it takes lots of money, money that you possibly do not have or feel you cannot risk.

You are in a job that just does not pay you enough and you need to increase your income but are not sure how.

You are currently in the property business and are interested in owning your own business but are concerned about going it alone without the support you may need to succeed.

You currently own a realty company but you just need an extra boost of income.

ASK THE QUESTION?

Are you interested in starting your own business? You may be interested in working as part of a franchise that you believe will give your business the support you need to be successful.

Making the decision to start your own business is an important decision to make. It involves asking yourself the right questions.

Do I want to start my own business and if so, do I want to be in business by myself or would I prefer to be in business for myself but not by myself?

Being in your own business can truly be an enriching experience, just make sure you are doing it for the right reasons.

Before moving forward, it may be important to understand your personal motives.

Operating your own business may not be for everybody, this is why there are more employees than business owners. Not everyone wants to own and run their own business as it requires a special passion, dedication, knowledge, and hard work.