How Low Can You Go?

by Helen Ashmead

Many people dream of owning their own business.  For some, the best solution is franchising.  Franchising reduces both the complexity and the risk associated with starting a new business venture.  Of course, buying into a business-in-a-box can be an expensive proposition.  For many, the cost of entry signals the end of the road for their hopes and dreams of business ownership.  This is what New Englander’s refer to as the “You can’t get they-ah from he-ah” syndrome.

What many prople don’t realize is that not all franchise and business opportunities come with a price tag starting at $50,000 or more.  For those of you who are looking for a business that costs $20,000 or less to start, below are several culled from Business Opportunity Network.

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#1: Lease One - $19,900

Equipment leasing is one of the fastest growing segments of financial services.  Since 1989 Lease One has been providing flexible and creative asset-based financing for its clients.  This business opportunity can be homebased, or you can run it from your existing office.  The company provides training, support and leads.  Unlike a typical franchise model, with Lease One there are no ongoing royalty fees. 

#2 Business Card Holder - $9,995

Staying ahead of changes in advertising means encouraging new innovations and trying new marketing opportunities.  Business Card Holder has devised a unique twist on traditional direct mail marketing, while welcoming newcomers to the neighborhood.  Their patent pending product consists of a branded credit card holder which is mailed to 250 new homeowners and which is filled with business cards from 50-60 paid advertisers.  If you enjoy making connections with local business people, this franchise opportunity might be just the business you were looking for.  This homebased business offers flexible hours and no ongoing franchise royalty.

#3 Video Sales Agent - $1,995

Video is popping up everywhere from websites and portals like YouTube, to tradeshows and talking business cards.  If you are looking for a way to cash in on the video revolution, Video Sales Agent offers the lowest cost of entry in the industry.  This homebased business can be worked full or part time.  Neither a franchise, nor a business opportunity, VSA is a membership service that provides complete training, support and hosting for a fraction of the cost of other business models.  VSA specializes in video-to-web and video-to-disk production of a number of profitable niches, including video property tours, video business cards, training videos, virtual spokesperson and video resumes.  No previous experience is required in video production. 

If you are interested in obtaining more information about any of the opportunities above, feel free to email Helen Ashmead at helash1@datasync. 

Or you may call our Opportunity Hotline at 888-832-6574.