The modern Franchise business model and the much different business opportunity are much different and dissimilar. The definition of these two business models should be broken into completely different parts to better fit the two-different business models and have their own set of regulations, which would contain similar stipulations with regards to prohibitions, definitions or basic rules of law. The Federal Trade Commission is considering a redefining of these two models under their legal description.
I would beg to differ from those who propose similarities in rules of law or basic definitional properties of business opportunities and franchises, which did not co-evolve between 1970 to 1995, but rather Franchising branched off completely to form a divergent and much higher cognitive state. Business Opportunities on the other hand meandered to experience a multitude of developmental digressions, which now encompass everything from MLM businesses and ATM machines to Kiosks and online vitamin supplements.
When the Federal Trade Commission considered additional regulatory over sight and disclosure of the franchise rule in 1995 the business models should have forever been severed as distinct and different species, even though one could say they were born of the same evolutionary branch. Now in 2005 we see that these two methods and business models do not even belong in the same ballpark at all. Business Opportunities are evolving quite fast like a virus where as franchises are a more complex and ongoing life form. Franchising and business opportunity law must be separated completely if we are to make any relevant progress. If the goal of the Federal Trade Commission, which is somewhat unclear in concept is to protect the consumer and assist the industry with any sort of appropriate guidance, there can be no further consideration that business opportunities should remain in this line of discussion. Nowhere in the franchise rule should the name business opportunity occur unless describing a situation where a franchised business model did not meet the minimum criteria in initial fees or ongoing payments in the definitions of a franchise, however did qualify under a new definition in the Federal Trade Commission of business opportunity definition.
We must be careful in business when describing either business model to properly label the particular opportunity exactly what it is to prevent confusion. Government needs to also come up with a clear definition to help consumers. Think about it.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.worldthinktank.net/wttbbs
monthly home cleaning Buffalo Grove ..Top 3 Ways to Maximize Your Small Business Server Consulting... Read More
There is much competition in the mobile auto detailing business.... Read More
Today required franchise disclosure documents are over 200 pages generally.... Read More
Let's face it, we all tend to get stuck in... Read More
In my previous article, Step 1, your challenge for the... Read More
If you're organized, smart, capable and willing to work with... Read More
A Private Investigator is a professional trained in the art... Read More
Incorporation in Nevada has become an attractive option for savvy... Read More
Expanding your business requires you to take a good hard... Read More
Is this you?You dreamed of owning your own business, doing... Read More
The less a business pays for goods and services the... Read More
Franchisors of home based and mobile businesses need to carefully... Read More
Q: A friend told me that as a woman of... Read More
What was your aim when you went into business for... Read More
It has been discussed allowing Franchising companies to electronically disclose... Read More
What is a Virtual Assistant?? A Virtual Assistant is that... Read More
Introduction: This article is written as a general discussion on... Read More
Hogwash!That's what I say to people who tell me that... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --An effective and compelling... Read More
Hi, Charles...here, Your Cap and t-shirt guy From Texas. How... Read More
Are you -- like 70 percent of small business owners... Read More
People will always stress that having a well researched business... Read More
Small businesses need Public Relations, possibly more than large corporations,... Read More
Setting priorities in your business? Your first job is to... Read More
As small business owners we're in business to make money... Read More
scheduled maid service Mundelein ..If you are a non-operator owner of many work trucks,... Read More
Your grandfather probably told you to "learn something new everyday".... Read More
Do you spend every waking minute in your business? Do... Read More
Do you need grant funding for your nonprofit organization? If... Read More
Setting priorities in your business? Your first job is to... Read More
The Federal Trade Commission is upgrading the franchise law and... Read More
Hogwash!That's what I say to people who tell me that... Read More
I frequently give presentations at small business gatherings, providing me... Read More
In today's fast paced marketplace it is easy to neglect... Read More
The following are six essential skills to business success. You... Read More
Do you have a Business Plan? Congratulations, but you are... Read More
Some of the greatest words of wisdom for any man... Read More
So what exactly is a "Small Business Lone Ranger?" A... Read More
As you reflect on this year and prepare for next... Read More
The modern Franchise business model and the much different business... Read More
Most business owners do not think of selling their companies... Read More
Support is critical for your small business survival. You may... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --People do business with... Read More
"What do you do?" It just might be one of... Read More
Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail... Read More
This morning, I went to take a short walk outside.... Read More
Running a business on the net these days can be... Read More
The start of a new year is a time for... Read More
A top executive called up me late in the night.... Read More
The difference between rates and wages is not always clear... Read More
Small Business |