Well you have decided {sort of} to go into business for yourself.
How should you do it? Here are the 3 different ways: 1.
Start from scratch.
Bill Gates did it.
Do you have an idea for a service or product? Hardest way.
Biggest potential.
Do you have the courage? 2.
Buy an existing business.
The key word to remember is "patience".
Things like waiting for the seller to release his or her financial info, settling on the purchase price, obtaining financing {especially if the finances do not look great on paper!}, and hoping the seller still wants to sell after it is all said and done.
3.
Invest in a "franchise".
It could be a way to get started on your dream, faster.
There is of course a "system", a marketing and advertising plan, formal training, infrastructure, and other like minded people {hopefully just like you} to talk to and strategies with.
Of course it could turn out to be a total disaster if it is the wrong franchise for you, or if you chose it for the wrong reasons.
Franchising is not perfect.
Decide what is best for you.
What is your tolerance for risk? Look back on previous decisions you made in your life, especially on major issues.
You will find your answers there.
Good luck!