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confidence in a woman running a business with a name that relates to females.

To be a part of The Maids' franchising scheme, one has to invest any amount from $69,700 - $216,600 which includes the Franchise Fee of $10,000, a cash requirement of $50,000 or more, and a royalty fee of 3.9-6.9%(12). The package includes a market that has a least 40,000 qualified households; a six to seven week pre-training; and an administrative and technical training at their corporate headquarters, in Omaha, Nebraska that lasts up to two weeks.(13)

Snap Fitness(www.snapfitness.com) is a fitness company that provides 24/7 fitness service. It commenced its operation in 2004. In 2008, it ranks #1 on Franchise Market Magazine's 100 best new franchises.(14), and #24 on the fastest growing franchise list.(15)

According to some researchers, women find it harder to keep fit as they grow older(16), and who else can help them except other women as studies shows that women can better relate to one another(17). Therefore, women can be great franchisees of Snap Fitness. Investing in a Snap Fitness franchise requires $59,750 to $184,200. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000, and a royalty fee of $399 per month. There is also a cash requirement of $30,000 to $50,000(18)

Like Gigglemedia, OccassionOgraphy (occasionography.com) is also a personalization business. Since 1999, it has helped many people to earn with its virtually easy-to-sell products produced with an easy-to-use software.(19) This business allows flexible hours and therefore, is suitable for a busy woman who has to look after her children, and perform housework as well.(20). Unlike most of the franchises mentioned earlier, this business has a low-cost startup.(21)

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