A franchise can be a great way to be your own boss — but always be on the lookout for traps, writes Carolyn Boyd.
If you’re keen on being your own boss but don’t have a clear business idea you would like to pursue, a franchise could be for you.
Franchisees take business formulas that have been successfully applied elsewhere and reapply them in a new location. Examples include mower businesses, fast-food restaurants and cosmetics.
While they can take some of the hard work out of a start-up and pay good dividends, experts say there are traps to watch for.
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