self-employment

Tools for Women Business Owners

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel provides the top tips for owing your own business or work-from-home franchise CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – February 24, 2014 – As one of the top franchises to own, Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, is providing entrepreneurs with a list of tax benefits of being self-employed.

The job market is still volatile for many; competing boomers, government workers, corporate employees, and blue-collar workers are taking early retirement packages, or they are being forced out of their job or benefits of many years.

After unexpected career changes, we wanted to fulfill our dreams of owning a business. The Korte's Story - Sheila and Chris Korte met in the Army and have been together ever since. With a love for travel and an entrepreneurial spirit, Sheila found the turn-key opportunity she was looking for. Cruise Planners-American Express Travel instantly helped grow her business with its marketing programs, technology, and business development support. Chris even retired and joined her to make what is now a 100% veteran owned-and-operated franchise.

Have you ever wondered what makes people interested in purchasing a franchise? I mean, what seems to be the big deal? Having your own business can be hard work.Studies have indicated that one of the reasons people seek franchise opportunities, may be ones need for control.