tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6778041216914699897.post6683017592010546515..comments2008-10-17T07:39:54.719-07:00Phil Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01446283391571462002noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6778041216914699897.post-72291416681913119692008-10-17T07:39:00.000-07:002008-10-17T07:39:00.000-07:00@ Robin - Yeah, there are a lot of options, which can be good and bad. It's best to do as much research and due diligence before you make a final decision. If you really want to buy a business, then I suggest searching the Internet to what is available in your area. There are sites, like <A HREF="http://www.biztrader.com" REL="nofollow">BizTrader.com</A>, which are online global marketplaces where you can buy and sell businesses. They can also provide you with additional resources like finding a lender, broker, etc. <BR/>I also suggest checking out current books and magazines for help and advice. Local small business groups can also be very helpful, and it doesn't hurt to network. <BR/>Good luck!Marissa Pratthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540225232845588530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6778041216914699897.post-30600382578383081402008-10-16T09:23:00.000-07:002008-10-16T09:23:00.000-07:00Nice and informative post. I want to run my own business soon, so I'll keep this in mind. There are so many options to running a business that lately I've been thinking about buying a business instead of starting one from scratch. I'm not sure what kind of format though. Franchise? Non-franchise? Home-based? I don't know. Do you have any suggestions or advice? Thanks.Robin Abayanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748481171024770460noreply@blogger.com