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If you're looking to start your own home business, be it from home or otherwise, then one concept that you are going to keep coming across is the Franchise. There are a wealth of home business franchises from chocolate wrappers, signing courses for babies to divorce advice but are they for you?

Franchises can offer great benefits to those who want to be business owners but who just don't have an idea of what they want to do or haven't run businesses before and need some help and guidance.

The concept of a franchise is simple. You are provided with the blueprint of how the business is to be run, the equipment that you need, the training you should provide for any employees and how you should market the business. In return, you pay an investment fee and usually a monthly fee and/ or a share of the profits you make. This is all great news for those who need a helping hand.

Franchises have come complete circle. It is not too many years ago when they were viewed with suspicion. Many franchisors were only interested in making the sale to the new business owners and were not interested in the success of their franchisees. Lots of new business owners found themselves in trouble and went under, accruing great debts. Times have now changed and franchisers recognize that they have a vested interest in the ongoing success of their franchisees.

So what is the downside of buying a franchise? The cons are actually the same as the pros! Franchises work because not only do the franchisees get support and training but they also get the goodwill of the business. If you were to buy a McDonald's franchise for example, you wouldn't have to spend a lot of time marketing and getting your customers used to the concept of a fast food restaurant! Whenever you go there as a customer, you know exactly what will be sold, the packaging it will come in, what it will taste like and what uniforms the staff will be wearing!

For the franchisee, this is also the downside. How you operate your business is strictly prescribed and regulated. This is for obvious reasons; the franchiser did not work to create a valuable brand for rogue franchisees to ruin it! But the question is how much control do you want over your own business?

Franchises these days can be very expensive and if they are not, ask yourself why. Beware the franchises that do not have a proven business model. The whole point of what you are doing is to buy into something that already works and is capable of being duplicated. If the venture you are looking at is brand new, look with extra care.

It is also essential that you have the franchise agreement looked at by a lawyer. Even if you hate lawyers. Franchise law is a very grey area and if you find yourself having problems, you may end up paying your monthly franchise fee whether your business is making money or not. Speak to an expert about your obligations and exit strategies. Protect yourself because you will be treated as a business owner and ignorance of what you are signing will not get you out of trouble.

If you consider all of the above and can find a business for which you have the required skills and an absolute passion for, then go for it but consider your other home business options too. Remember, you should own your business, do not let your business (or your franchiser) own you.

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The Summers Hottest Broadway Tickets

The summer is typically the slow time for people who love the New York City theater experience. Broadway tickets seem to sell like hot cakes starting in September and pushing through the Christmas holiday season. Most of the new blockbuster musicals and plays open around this time and seats sell out at almost every legitimate theater on The Great White Way. The holiday shows add to the excitement of the season and Broadway most certainly comes alive as the leaves begin to fall throughout Central Park. The spring and summer months are not a dismal time for theater, however, and there are some great show still opening during these months. Great musicals and plays which are not to be missed and gems which can be had at a great price during the off season.

110 In The Shade is an outstanding musical which opened at the Studio 54 Theatre located at 254 West 54th Street. This amazing musical production began it's run on May 9, 2007, and many true fans of theater claim that this is what Broadway used to be and is meant to be. With many shows coming off of Hollywood movies nowadays it is always nice to see a classic style musical which hold the heart of a New York Show. 110 In The Shade does this and does it well. With the star of the show being Audra McDonald who shines, stuns and amazes audiences with her capturing voice and translucent beauty. The musical focuses on a story of love during the 1930s in Texas and is based on Richard Nash’s 1954 play The Rainmaker.

The hit movies of Hollywood often do make a great night out for a show and Legally Blonde follows suite to a formula that works. Many times people just need to see something they know and can relate to. A musical which offers familiarity with humor and great songs. This is why Legally Blonde Broadway tickets have become a much sought after commodity. This musical comedy opened at the Palace Theater on April 29, 2007, and focuses around the blonde sweetheart everyone loves "Elle Woods" who jumps right from the silver screen into the heart of the Big Apple.

A surprise for the season is the cult classic move Xanadu which has hit the stage in a huge way. This disco era musical was originally to open off-Broadway and then changed plans to open at the Helen Hayes Theatre located at 240 West 44th Street. The Xanadu opening occurred on June 26, 2007, and is based on the classic 1980’s film which stared Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly in what would become his last major role. Xanadu did achieve a cult classic label which still lingers on to this day. The movie itself was a disaster and achieved hardly any box office success, but the soundtrack did go double platinum.

Broadway Tickets On The Off Season

With Broadway tickets, it is always to secure them through the box office of the theater. This assures a face value price and a chance at great seats. When a show on Broadway becomes very popular many show times become very difficult to obtain if you did not call the theater the day the Broadway tickets went on sale. The summer season for theater in New York offers some great musical and play opening which the tickets can be had fairly easy, even last minute. Even blockbuster hits with huge weekly box office grosses can be had at a great price. Take advantage of all that New York City theater has to offer and get great seats to an amazing show on the off season of Broadway.

About the Author

Al is the webmaster of Broadway Tickets, a New York City entertainment website with reviews and news on every musical and play, as well as Broadway tickets information.

Audrey or Audra or Adassah?

I love A names and would like my daughters to have both. Alice is my grandmother's name and I'm already set on that one. But when it comes to a second daughter's name I am in a pickle.

They are all beautiful. Audrey is my favorite. I have always loved that name. It sounds feminine, elegant and classy!

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