Do you yearn to start your own business but don’t have $500,000 or more to put down? Are there any good opportunities for entrepreneurs who want the freedom of owning a business, but aren’t blessed with unlimited financial resources?
Fortunately, there are many good options for those willing to brave the adventure of small business ownership.
Kwik Kopy
With 40 years of franchise business success, Kwik Copy offers a relatively low-cost start-up. With start-up capital requirements of $42,000 – $63,000 it has a low barrier to entry.
Kwik Kopy focuses on B2B services including printing, document management, professional marketing solutions, and full pack-and-ship solutions. Located in malls and strip centres, most Kwik Kopy locations are not open on weekends. This unique model offers franchisees the freedom to work on their business or take a needed break.
The brand is well-known and promoted. Do an Internet search for printing in Sydney and you’ll see locations in the city.
All franchisees receive extensive training at their international training facility. You’ll get hands-on guidance in operations, business planning, financial analysis, target marketing and other services.
Home Helpers Home Care
With seniors estimated to grow to 20% of the population by 2030, Home Helpers comes with a built-in business opportunity.
Home Helpers Home Care has been helping seniors maintain their independence for over 26 years. During this time the franchise has experienced record-breaking growth. As the population ages, the need for home care services is expected to increase.
Home Helpers Home Care offers a low up -front investment and 24 months of dedicated support and continued coaching.
A comprehensive care program that includes companion and personal care, 24-hour monitoring, wellness calls, and meal and nutrition planning is what differentiates Home Helpers Home Care from the others.
This franchise offers you the opportunity to make an impact on your community.
V.I.P. Commercial Cleaning
V.I.P. was established in 1979. It was the third franchise company to be set up in Australia. V.I.P. has been building from success to success. As a result, it has more customers than it can handle.
The company badly needs franchisees to care for existing cleaning clients. Over the last 40 years, the company has helped over 4,000 people become a part of their successful franchise system.
Support is available at every step. Assistance with HR, legal, operations, bookkeeping, technology and marketing support is included in your franchise fee.
Ongoing support includes discounts on cleaning products, equipment and insurance, vehicle signage, advertising and digital marketing campaigns as well as other services.
Success Tutoring
Success Tutoring is Australia’s fastest-growing education franchise. Over 30% of Australia’s students receive tutoring, making this a fast-growing market segment.
Success Tutoring provides a tried and tested business model that includes almost everything you need to start operating. With a low start-up cost and the potential to be cash flow positive in the first three months, it’s an opportunity worth exploring.
Don’t despair if you think all franchises are like McDonald’s and require a million dollars to even be considered. There are tons of lower-cost options for you to explore.