| With the situation the way it is in today's economy, | | | | Pet Care. Do you love pets? Pet owners sure do, |
| thousands of talented employees, both white and blue | | | | based on their spending habits. Did you know that |
| collar, are being downsized at an alarming rate, and, | | | | there are some fantastic pet franchises that you can |
| unfortunately, are discovering that the job search they | | | | operate from a home office, like pet cleaning and |
| are undertaking is not a very pretty one. Then, the | | | | grooming, as well as dog training? Some may contend |
| realization sets in. Sadly, this economic climate that | | | | that pet services fall into the "luxury" category, but |
| we're in is unlikely to change toward the positive | | | | historically speaking, consumers have an unconditional |
| anytime soon, and many fear never replacing the big | | | | love for their pets and do not sacrifice in this area. The |
| incomes they've been accustomed to. On the other | | | | pet industry is huge and flourishes during even a bad |
| hand, now is a great time to explore one of the many | | | | economy. |
| recession-resistant franchise opportunities that are | | | | Automotive/Disaster Industry. Have you ever |
| available. | | | | considered industries in which the franchise business is |
| There are several business models that don't feel the | | | | compensated directly from an insurance company? |
| pinch of a recession. Certain service franchise | | | | Unfortunately, auto accidents and fender-benders |
| businesses tend to actually thrive during tough times | | | | occur everyday, everywhere. There will always be a |
| because some business owners and consumers are | | | | demand for a reputable automobile repair shop and |
| just unwilling to sacrifice in particular areas. | | | | who pays the business for fixing the damage? That's |
| Here are five of the top recession-resistant franchise | | | | right, the insurance company does, so you are assured |
| models: | | | | immediate payment. What about floods and fires that |
| Senior Care. In addition to healthcare professionals, | | | | businesses as well as homeowners experience? |
| sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, etc., are constantly | | | | Once again, you are assured payment by the |
| seeking reputable, quality senior care. The senior | | | | insurance company to clean up the water damage or |
| population, which is the currently the fastest growing | | | | rebuild after a fire and these repairs need to happen |
| segment of the population, grows steadily every year | | | | immediately. |
| and is projected to double between 2000 and 2030. It's | | | | Accounting/Tax Preparation. Regardless of the |
| a huge, huge industry, expected to be a $490 billion | | | | economy, there will always be a strong need for |
| market by 2030. As baby boomers approach | | | | quality tax preparation. As the population grows, so |
| retirement, the market increases exponentially. | | | | does the overall number of tax filers. This market has |
| Featuring low start-up costs with high income potential, | | | | increased by millions in the past few years. Also, the |
| most Senior Franchisers require no medical | | | | tax laws and procedures become more complicated |
| background or experience. | | | | every year and the demand for professional tax |
| Hair Care/Hair Styling. Not to worry, no hair care or | | | | preparation is experiencing steady growth. |
| styling experience is required. A manager handles the | | | | So, a recession can most definitely provide opportunity, |
| daily operations. This category is perfect for investors | | | | especially in specific service industries. The above |
| who are interested in building a business, not buying a | | | | examples are just some of the possibilities. Take the |
| job, by developing multiple locations. This $55 billion | | | | time, perform your due diligence, and consider what |
| industry is both recession and technology resistant with | | | | franchise business might be right for you-even in tough |
| a built in demand: no matter the economy, people still | | | | times. |
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