by Anonymouse

Created on: July 02, 2008   Last Updated: July 06, 2008

There are countless reasons why women should invest in home-based franchises. Business ownership is a portal to a better, more convenient lifestyle. Entrepreneurs are able to take advantage of extra family time, flexible hours, and an unlimited income potential daily. The best home-based businesses for women are trustworthy, useful, and altogether fun to be a part of.

1. Cruise Planners Franchise

Cruise Planners is a home-based travel agent network. For requiring such a low initial investment (20k), this franchise's return potential is incredible! Pulling in over 100 million dollars in annual sales, Cruise Planners has won travelers' trust and loyalty. This is splendid news for agents, who are offered rather impressive commissions. The perks are endless! Since Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative, agents may receive special fares, cruise tours, and shipboard credits, among other freebies. No wonder Cruise Planners was voted the number one travel agency by Entrepreneur Magazine for four years straight.

2. Jazzercise Inc.

A combination of jazz dance and aerobic exercise, or "jazzercise", is a most entertaining way to get into shape. The Jazzercise Inc. franchise has existed since the eighties. Nowadays, owners are not required to also be instructors. However, whether instructors are franchisees or employees, they must be trained and certified in the art of Jazzercise. This is one fitness program that won't get boring. Five times a year, CEO Judi Sheppard Missett choreographs new routines for over 7,000 instructors around the world to learn and teach. An international opportunity, Jazzercise Inc. classes are already offered in over 30 countries.

3. Club Z! Home Tutoring Franchise

For Club Z!, teachers tutor every subject, including music and foreign language. Getting started is simple. Club Z! offers in-depth training, a dependable operating system, tutors, computer software, and exceptional support for franchisees. Every Club Z! franchise contributes to a better future through today's youth. As long as there are students, there will be a constant need for dedicated tutors. The initial investment of 30k is completely worthwhile; the Wall Street Journal even ranked child learning as one of the top franchise opportunities because of its rapid growth.

4. Young Rembrandts Franchise Inc.

Young Rembrandts is an art program for children from age three to twelve. They partake in weekly drawing classes or three-week long drawing camps. The children aren't just refining their artsy talents; they're sharpening their hand-eye coordination, focus, and motor skills. Fans of working with children will certainly enjoy teaching here. Also, an enormous number of parents are glad to enroll their children in this program. Forty-two states are home to successful Young Rembrandts franchises. Though the investment is hefty at 40k, it's a venture that should be explored. The outcome is likely to be a positive one.

5. Molly Maid

Molly Maid is one of the most recognizable names in the housecleaning business. What a service to provide! Double income families may lack time to clean, and sometimes retirees simply don't feel up to it. That's when Molly Maid employees come to the rescue, ensuring homes their spotless sheens. The work definitely does not go unrewarded. Out of three hundred owners, thirty-nine have become millionaires as Molly Maid franchisees. The most outstanding performances are rewarded with complimentary getaways every year. It will take about 100k to get started, but for those who have that much to spare, Molly Maid is one franchise option with behemoth potential.

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