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If you're thinking of starting a small business, you may be considering buying a franchise or going it alone. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, from costs to flexibility and more. The infographic below shows you some of those differences, as well the hottest startup industries and franchises today.
via: Buying a Franchise Versus Starting Your Own Business [Infographic]
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CBNation is a community of niche sites for CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners through blogs, podcasts and video content. Started in much the same way as most small businesses, CBNation captures the essence of entrepreneurship by allowing entrepreneurs and business owners to have a voice.
CBNation curates content and provides news, information, events and even startup business tips for entrepreneurs, startups and business owners to succeed.
+ Mission: Increasing the success rate of CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners.
+ Vision: The media of choice for CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners.
+ Philosophy: We love CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners and everything we do is driven by that. We highlight, capture and support entrepreneurship and start-ups through our niche blog sites.
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