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WWW Resources

• Business.gov
  The Business Laws section is designed to provide a small business with information concerning the laws and regulations in their locale. This website also offers information on topics such as employees, finance, government contracts and much, much more. By accessing information by region, users find state specific information (Tennessee) that "links to information, organizations, services, tools and transactions" on a variety of subjects of interest to the small business owner.
  
  
• Buying a Franchise
  Information from the United States Small Business Administration on franchises and how to purchase one.
  
  
• Small Business Franchising
  A directory of information dealing with franchising from Business.com. Includes associations, consulting services, and opportunities.
  
  
• FranchiseOpportunities.com
  Possible business-owning opportunities can be found here at this large database. A menu bar allows the user to research franchise possibilities in 12 countries and various industries from a wide investment range. For a particular business, the searcher can find a description of the franchise, growth, territory, security and expansion. It is not aimed solely at high-end buyers.
  
  
• Franchise Solutions
  Fill out the questionnaire and Franchise Solutions will provide you with a free list of franchises that match your interests. The site also describes additional services available to potential and existing franchisees and franchisers.
  
  
• International Franchise Association
  Features of this site include articles with advice on different aspects of franchising, current news, a calendar of events of the association, and a bulletin board system where you can read and/or post classified ads or messages.