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Starting from scratch is not the only route into business ownership. Compare operating companies, franchise concepts and individual assets by activity, location, capital required and the work involved after takeover.
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Franchise

Mobile pet care as a franchise system

Service franchise for pet care, walks and holiday absences.

Canton / Country
Switzerland
Category
Services
Franchise type
Mobile or online
Equity
CHF 15'000 - 25'000
Entry fee
CHF 8'000
Ongoing fees
Fixed fee
Individual asset

SaaS source code for shift planning

Software base with source code, app prototype and documentation.

Canton / Country
Switzerland
Offer
SoftwareSource code
Price
CHF 45'000 - 65'000
Revenue
On request
Profit
On request
Franchise

Franchise for everyday assistance services

Franchise for everyday assistance with central processes and a regional service model.

Canton / Country
Switzerland
Category
Services
Franchise type
Mobile or online
Equity
CHF 50'000 - 100'000
Entry fee
CHF 25'000 - 50'000
Ongoing fees
Turnover and marketing fee
Franchise

Tutoring franchise for learning studios

Tutoring franchise with learning studio concept, training and central marketing templates.

Canton / Country
Switzerland
Franchise type
Single location
Equity
CHF 25'000 - 50'000
Entry fee
CHF 10'000 - 25'000
Ongoing fees
Turnover fee

Choosing a practical route into self-employment: a buyer's decision framework

Choosing a practical route into self-employment should start with a clear transaction objective, not the listing headline alone. Self-employment can fail when the buyer finances the purchase but not working capital, replaces no owner salary or underestimates sales and leadership responsibility.

Assess the financial and practical trade-offs when choosing a practical route into self-employment

Compare founding, acquisition, franchise and asset-led entry on capital, time to income, control, support, liabilities and the buyer's ability to operate the model.

Risks to examine before proceeding when choosing a practical route into self-employment

Prepare personal cash needs, equity, financeability, qualifications, insurance and tax with advisers, then test the selected opportunity's earnings and workload.

Prepare for implementation when choosing a practical route into self-employment

Build a personal and business runway, decision calendar and first-year plan before leaving employment or taking operational control.

Related routes to consider when choosing a practical route into self-employment

Compare the following routes: Business opportunities and Buy a company. The distinction matters because a whole-company acquisition, a stake, a franchise and an individual asset transfer different rights and responsibilities.

Questions buyers ask when choosing a practical route into self-employment

Is founding, buying or franchising the best route for this buyer?

Compare founding, acquisition, franchise and asset-led entry on capital, time to income, control, support, liabilities and the buyer's ability to operate the model.

How much personal and business liquidity is needed before income stabilises?

Prepare personal cash needs, equity, financeability, qualifications, insurance and tax with advisers, then test the selected opportunity's earnings and workload.

Which owner responsibilities are easy to underestimate?

Self-employment can fail when the buyer finances the purchase but not working capital, replaces no owner salary or underestimates sales and leadership responsibility.

What should be in place before leaving employment for self-employment?

Build a personal and business runway, decision calendar and first-year plan before leaving employment or taking operational control.