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Interesting. Apparently franchise businesses have a higher survival rate than other startup businesses. With the unbelievable proliferation of avon-party type businesses that sell everything from toys, to foods, to furniture, I have to believe that there is a limit to how long there are in vogue. Perhaps these entrepreneurs are continuing the streak by moving from one trend to another?

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Sanjay, you make a great point. I have known "business owners" who hop from party plan to party plan (Tupperware, Mary Kay, etc) supposedly looking for the next big thing. What I've personally noticed is that their own commitment to building a long term business isn't there. They need the excitement of a "new opportunity", or the social options of being part of a "growing team". Those who are willing to stick it out through all the ups and downs of a business may ultimately build something well worth having...while those who hop around may never see the final perks of having run a truly successful business.

I can just say that the need of the hour is the excitement of a "new opportunity", or the social options of being part of a "growing team".

Yes, Sandy, it always seems to be, doesn't it? People love to feel included and welcomed, and in business, this doesn't always happen. All the more reason that these plans are successful for some folks. Those who join teams and get good mentors will pass that along to those who come in under them on their own teams. It really can make for a good camaraderie and inclusive system. It's the folks who hop from party plan to party plan each time they meet someone with a bit more charisma that worry me. I fear that they won't ultimately gain the long-term benefits that they'd gain if they stuck it out longer and built a business (complete with leads and repeat business) worth keeping or passing on to another team member.