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2009
Top 10 Business Opportunities
This website is intended to provide information, insight and a direct link to the Top 10 Business Opportunities of 2008. The proprietary criteria and analysis of these businesses took into consideration the following factors: initial investment, overall investment, ongoing financial involvement, earning potential, return on investment, financial risk, market penetration, name recognition, expansion flexibility, ease of ownership, simplicity of business, training and ongoing support. The following list contains quite a diverse group of business models. Although the rankings are simply our preferences based on the aforementioned criteria, we are certain that the compilation is deep enough to satisfy many business opportunity seekers.
As our attorney would have us tell you; please take caution when investing in any opportunity, do your due diligence and invest wisely. This list is for comparative purposes only and not intended to promote any given business over the other nor persuade you from investigating the hundreds of thousands of other opportunities available.
#1) AmCorp Management ($495 - $37,970)
Our number 1 selection this year is the only non-franchise in the Top 10. That means no large upfront fees or ongoing royalties/franchise fees. This genuine low cost, high reward opportunity is a B2B home-based Independent Business Strategist ($495 - $2,200) or Regional Partner position ($37,970). Great online training and ongoing support systems. Their back office features are the best we've ever seen.
With AmCorp you can help fight the epidemic of overcharges to America’s businesses while earning substantial rewards. You identify businesses, present the program, gather certain documents and get paid for your efforts. AmCorp does all the technical work. No experience necessary. Program fits seasoned professionals and newbies.
According to AmCorp, 80% of all businesses are overcharged by their service providers to the tune of 250 billion dollars every year. With odds like that and 52 million+ U.S. businesses, you’re never going to run out of potential clients.
www.amcorpbizop.com
#2) Home Instead Senior Care ($39,050 - $52,050)
The Home Instead Senior Care is a very meaningful and rewarding business opportunity. This franchise has been taking care of seniors since 1994. Locations can be found throughout the US and in Canada, Japan, Portugal, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Taiwan, Spain and in the United Kingdom.
There are currently over 700 independently owned franchises, 37,000+ caregivers who deliver 20 million hours of service annually.
The franchise provides services for a variety of living arrangement needs. You can provide simple interaction and stimulation or assist with day to day activities.
http://www.homeinstead.com/businessopportunities/default.aspx
#3) Subway Restaurants ($94,300 - $222,800)
Subway is the world’s largest submarine sandwich franchise with over 41 years of experience. At the time of this posting there were 28,580 restaurants in 86 countries. Over 70% of all new franchises are purchased by existing franchisees. Great brand identity.
They serve made to order great tasting healthier fast food alternatives than their competitors. The recent addition of pizzas will add greatly to their same store sales figures. Their gourmet breads are baked fresh daily.
They provide access to formulas, systems and publications in addition to leasing assistance, store design and training programs. A representative will be available at openings and other periodic intervals.
http://www.subway.com/subwayroot/development/
#4) FASTSIGNS International, Inc. ($176,087 - $297,000)
The best known name in business-to-business needs-based custom signage & graphics, banners, trade show exhibits, vehicle graphics and so much more.
The FASTSIGNS concept was started in 1985 in the Dallas area. Currently FASTSIGNS has over 500 locations in 6 countries, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Australia.
Most stores are only open five days a week during standard business hours. This is an attractive component to those who want a storefront, employee-based operation but with limited hours.
http://franchise.fastsigns.com/
#5) CertaPro Painters ($130,000 - $144,000)
Since 1992, CertaPro Painters has built a strong brand with 300 franchisees. The corporate headquarters is located in Oaks, PA and had revenues of $153 million in 2006 and an estimated $200 million+ in 2007. With aggressive expansion plans, the company expects revenues to soar to $500 million by 2010.
According to the company literature “CertaPro Painters franchise is built on a predictable growth model. The amount you spend on marketing has a direct correlation to your growth pattern. This formulaic approach empowers you with the ability to scale your business at your own pace.”
This is a very professional and experienced group that has developed an innovative system with a highly marketable approach.
http://www.painting-franchise-opportunity.com/
#6) Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning ($24,900 - $60,000)
Based in Rexburg, Idaho, Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning began franchising in 1983. In 2006, the company listed 1,093 US locations, 7 Canadian and 13 foreign franchisees. They sell exclusive territories denoted by city, county, or 10,000 – 100,000 population.
This professional cleaning service is for both commercial and residential. Their unique low-moisture cleaning system allows carpets to dry completely in under 1 hour.
They provide marketing tools, quality equipment and products, training and support. You can even call existing franchise owners to solicit their advice and success stories.
http://heavensbest.com/index.php?customernumber=912337534874281&pr=Franchise
#7) Matco Tools ($73,000 - $170,000)
Matco Tools was founded in 1946 as has distributors in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Canada. They are a subsidiary of the Fortune 500 company, Danaher Corporation.
The Matco distributor program has an extremely deep offering of over 13,000 products in the professional automotive industry. The products are showcased in a customized designed truck that provides weekly sales and service to pre-identified potential customers.
The company provides franchisees with an extensive 5 week training program with on-going future support and training. Matco’s marketing philosophy is program and event driven with a keen eye directed at motorsports.
http://www.matcotools.com/franchise/why/tourthetruck.jsp
#8) Budget Blinds ($80,000 - $111,000)
Budget Blinds is an industry leader in the custom window coverings franchise arena. The company expects to top 1,500 territories by 2008. They have one of the strongest name recognition factors in home decorating and home improvement industry. Their name alone tells you who they are and what they do.
Budget Blinds prides themselves on offering franchises: top name brand industry connections, strong marketing and brand awareness programs, comprehensive training and ongoing support.
This franchise has received numerous awards including appearing in the Inc. 500 list in 2004 and in Entrepreneur magazines Top 20 Fastest-Growing Franchises in 2005.
http://www.budget-blinds-franchise.com/
#9) The Little Gym ($193,500 - $274,500)
The Little Gym program was developed in 1976 to nurture children. The Little Gym founders believe that: “Motor Skill Development made Fun builds Confidence that leads to a lifetime of Success.
This fun franchise offering currently has over 100 locations since offering the first in 1992. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with franchisees in most states and 16 countries.
As they like to say at The Little Gym, “It’s fun to dream, it’s more fun to make your dream a reality.”
http://www.thelittlegym.com/franchise.aspx
#10) Shred-Tech (Contact the company for cost details)
On-site document destruction services are servicing worldwide in response to an increased demand for the immediate secure disposal of confidential and sensitive materials. As the innovator and premier manufacturer of the Mobile Document Destruction System, Shred-Tech offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to enter this lucrative market.
This is not a franchise and there are no licensing fees or royalties. Owners purchase their Mobile Document Destruction Systems direct from Shred-Tech and enjoy the financial rewards of owning their own independently managed on-site shredding business.
www.shredtech.com
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