Open Source Franchises / Business-in-a-box

"Open Source Franchises", "Business in a box". A franchise is a simple recipie for starting and running a small business: the site provides these resources, and critical support such as mentors, professional services, and access to capital.

"Open Source Franchises" -- "Business in a box".  A franchise is a simple recipie for starting and running a small business; the site would have a directory of such recipes for a wide range of businesses that might be of need in small communities:

• What you need to buy, from whom, how much
• Mentopship networks: others who have used each "recipie" "franchise.  also, experienced entrepreneurs
• LEgal & accounting advice
• Capital (*investors might choose to invest in a business-plan.  Poss on terms such as "raise 15% locally, will match with 85%")
• Feedback and participation from participants (and participating communities) will guide the list of "receipies" developed and provided.

Lack of opportunity is a major problem in many communities.  As is lack of knowledge in entrepreurship.  This project provides a list of opportunities, and the knowledge, resources, and guidance necessary to start and succeed with a small business.

Providing ideas, knowledge, support, and access to capital can help to grow people, family and communities through growth of networks of small business.

Introduction to a wide range of ideas and opportunities to can be transformative