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Buying a Franchise: A Consumer Guide [PDF]
Explains to consumers how to shop for a franchise opportunity, including what questions to ask before they invest. Describes potential benefits — such as brand recognition, training, and support — but also the costs, obligations, and risks that a franchisee may face. 8.5"x11", 18 pages, color.
Looking to Earn Extra Income? Here's How to Avoid Bogus Business Opportunity Offers [PDF] [en español]
Explains the importance of getting pre-investment information in writing, and researching other aspects of the business' performance by interviewing other people who have bought into the program. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Franchise and Business Opportunities [PDF] [en español]
Explains the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise and Business Opportunity Rule. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Medical Billing Opportunities: Worth a Second Opinion [PDF] [en español]
Medical billing opportunity promoters often misrepresent earnings potential and don't provide key, pre-investment information required by law. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Starting an Internet Business: Dream Job or Pipe Dream? [PDF] [en español]
Warns potential business owners about scammers that charge large upfront fees to help start internet businesses. 8.5"x11", 2 pages.
The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans and Pyramid Schemes [PDF]
Explains how to spot the warning signs of an illegal pyramid scheme and gives tips on evaluating the trustworthiness and value of a multilevel marketing opportunity. 8.5”x11”, 4 pages.

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