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Top 5 Small Business Franchise Opportunities At Your Fingertips

Written by: Candice Clem

Article Overview: A small business franchise is a great way to break into the business world in this economy. You get the stability of a franchise (one of the few sectors of business that has shown growth in the last year) and you get all of the benefits of owning and operating your own business. Here's 5 great examples of small business franchises currently available.

Top 5 Small Business Franchise Opportunities At Your Fingertips

Everyone from aspiring entrepreneur to seasoned pro knows that the best new investment is one that makes good financial sense, has a good performance record and, perhaps most importantly, is easily accessible. Investors need to be able to spend their time working on their business rather than in the business, so when choosing from the myriad of small business opportunities, it’s important to find a business that you can get into quickly once your ready to make your move. Often times this is a small business franchise, but to speed things up even more, choosing a small business that you can get going quickly can maximize your profit potential and get you on your way to financial success as soon as possible. Here are a few computer and internet franchises designed to get you up and running in no time, it’s the Top 5 Small Business Franchise Opportunities At Your Fingertips.

5. NerdForce

There are plenty of small business franchise opportunities built around computers, but NerdForce takes the next step of bringing the "nerd" to you. This mobile computer and technology support franchise specializes in setup and troubleshooting of computer and technology equipment by sending qualified specialists (called nerds) in a shiny yellow Scion on site to the customers home or business providing them with expert support in a hands-on setting. Many customers enjoy having someone on site to show them which cables go where, where to point and click and how to make it all work together, because the alternative of waiting on hold and eventually talking to someone on the phone can be frustrating, confusing and ultimately not as effective in fixing some of the more complicated problems. Franchisees could be technology pros or individuals with no prior experience as Nerd Force will provide all the training, transforming just about anyone into a bona fide nerd.

4. FranChoice

If you’re a new entrepreneur looking for the perfect investment, take a minute and consider how many other people are out there just like you trying to decide what business to choose from among the thousands of small business franchises available. Helping people know what franchise is right for them and learning all of the details related to franchising is a growing market in and of itself. FranChoice is a consulting company designed to take even the greenest of entrepreneurs, show them which franchise will work best for them and teach them all the intricate details of franchising. You don’t have to be a franchise expert to be a FranChoice franchisee, as they will teach you everything you need to know about franchising and give you the teaching tools to reciprocate the information out to your own clients as a FranChoice franchisee.

3. WSI Internet

The ultimate "at your fingertips" technology over the last several decades has been the internet and with the internet driving much of the economy today, many entrepreneurs are trying to figure out how to capitalize on this ever changing and very lucrative market. Look no further because WSI Internet is ranked the #1 Internet and Technology Services Franchise and sits among the Top 50 Franchises in the world. WSI Internet specializes in internet marketing consulting for small to medium sized businesses. With over 1500 successful franchisees and a relatively low initial investment of $50,000, you’re only a few clicks away from an exciting and lucrative career.

2. CompuChild

The constant refrain from many parents is something to the extent of, "my kid knows how to work the computer better than I do." Kids have the ability to learn much faster and more comprehensively than adults and as such, take to technology much easier with little to no apprehension. Because so many kids really ‘get’ technology, and since so many of the highest paying jobs are heading towards the technical field, technology education for children may be one of the most critical components to insuring a broad variety of options for careers for those kids once they enter the work force. CompuChild offers extensive computer and technology training for children and since the training is all done through the software, the educators simply provide a classroom and CompuChild does the rest. Franchisees will receive exclusive territory rights, initial training and materials and everything they need to fast track their franchise and begin teaching the next generation the tools of the trade they will most likely pursue.

1. eSpider Squad

Nearly everyone these days knows how to use the internet, but using the internet to effectively market and propel a business is still a great mystery to the average person. eSpider Squad has figured out the complex world of internet marketing and search engine optimization and can help any company step into the 21st century and get their name out there on the web. Don’t be intimidated, eSpider Squad franchisees simply setup and run the business side of the franchise while eSpider Squad professionals handle the web design, Search Engine Optimization and marketing. Since no in-depth internet training is required for the franchisee, eSpider Squad represents a high-tech, high-potential business opportunity that the average person with little to no professional internet experience can have up and running in no time and see the profits almost immediately.

With internet and technology businesses popping up all over, it’s important to take a lesson from the infamous fall of the dot coms and go with a business with a stable track record and proven success. Each of these franchises have built businesses that work for the long run and have shown continued growth, not just a growth spurt and a quick fall off. All of these businesses can go from idea to inception quickly, due to the streamlined processes they have setup for their franchisees. From training and support to business plans and loan assistance, these franchises are growing quickly and will see to it that your business can do the same.

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