For companies selling franchises and business opportunities – and entrepreneurs in the market – the FTC's Franchise Rule and Business Opportunity Rule mandate disclosures and offer buyers certain protections. In addition, the FTC has resources to help people spot business opportunity and investment scams and avoid franchise taboos.
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Thinking about buying a franchise? Investigate before you invest. Before you sign on the dotted line, read this guide for advice on evaluating franchise opportunities.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Amended Franchise Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 436
Ads for business opportunities doing medical billing may sound like the perfect work-at-home option, but beware. The reality is that few people who pay for medical billing opportunities make any money.
Some resumes list credentials — like a college degree or professional certification — that sound credible, but were bought from “diploma mills.” Human resources professionals need to educate themselves on the steps to take to suss out suspect degrees.
Thinking about investing in a bizopp? The FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule requires companies to disclose key information before you buy. Follow these tips to avoid a bizopp rip-off.
Do you have questions about multi-level marketing? The FTC staff has guidance to help members of the MLM industry apply core consumer protection principles to their business practices.
Si usted es gerente de contratación o un profesional de recursos humanos, es probable que revise solicitudes y currículos de personas que deseen trabajar para su organización o que quieran ser promovidos de puesto. Algunos solicitantes pueden listar credenciales o títulos que parecen creíbles, pero que en realidad, no han sido obtenidos a través de un curso de estudio legítimo efectuado en una institución acreditada.
This compliance guide helps franchisors comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s amended Franchise Rule.
Thinking about starting your own business or expanding the one you own? When you shop for a loan or line of credit, the law protects you against discrimination. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from denying you a loan based on reasons that have nothing to do with your credit-worthiness.
Este folleto explica cómo funcionan las estafas comunes como facturas falsas, estafas de publicaciones en guías comerciales, y estafas de impostores de compañías de servicio público que apuntan a los pequeños negocios. También describe las tácticas que usan los estafadores de manera que usted pueda identificarlas y provee pasos a tomar para proteger su compañía de las estafas. Para ordenar copias gratis visite ftc.gov/ordenar.
Promotores de trabajo de facturación médica muchas veces representan mal las ganancias potenciales del trabajo y no proveen información requerida por la ley sobre la inversión antes de comenzar el negocio.
¿Está pensando en abrir su propio negocio? La Regla de Oportunidades de Negocio de la Comisión Federal de Comercio les exige a las compañías a divulgar información clave antes de que usted pague.
This article is part of the FTC’s efforts to help small business owners avoid scams. It explains common scams that target small businesses and non-profit organizations, describes scammers’ tactics, and provides steps people can take to protect their company from scams. Copies can be ordered for free at ftc.gov/bulkorder.
If you sell business opportunities, including work-at-home bizopps, find out how the FTC’s revised Business Opportunity Rule may apply to you. Avoid a compliance miscue by making required disclosures and steering clear of prohibited practices.
