Self-employment puts you in control of your finances, career, and destiny. Whether you dream of owning a restaurant or store, making a hobby into a livelihood, cutting out the daily commute, or owning multiple businesses, being the boss can be a reality!

The first step in becoming a successful business owner is to choose a business that is in high-demand in your area. Here are some choices to get you started:

• View this week’s Top 10 franchises for sale.
• View environmentally-friendly businesses for sale.
• View high-demand businesses you can own.
• View businesses that enable you to work from home.

Then, explore your financing options.

• Learn more about various sources of financial assistance.
• See which businesses are SBA-approved.
• Explore affordable, low investment businesses and franchises for sale.

Or check out this week’s top franchise opportunities:

1. Edible Arrangements International
2. Golf Scotland
3. Business Alliance Inc
4. Canyon Leasing
5. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
6. The Interface Financial Group
7. Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection
8. Merle Norman Cosmetics
9. Nationwide General Rental Center
10. N8 Touch Massage
11. Weed Man
12. Physicians Weight Management Centers
13. FAST-FIX JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRS®

Interested in owning a business outside of the U.S., view your options now.