Home Based Businesses Have a New Window of Opportunity

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Stacey Fousse

Almost twenty years ago five friends found themselves on the quest to start a new company after leaving their current window covering company they had all been working for. All five put up $5,000 a piece and started a company called Budget Blinds. In just a few months they were generating $100,000 per month. Next step? Franchising.

Budget Blinds began to franchise their business in 1994 and is now the leading window coverings retailer in North America. They offer window coverings for anywhere from one room to whole office buildings. Now this Window of Opportunity is open to all prospective franchisees. 2011 expects to see the home improvement market to top $321 billion. This is a great time to get in on this easy and low cost business investment.

2010 was a banner year for Budget Blinds with an estimated total sales volume of $235 million. They are now looking to double their presence in North America. This includes plans to add over 100 new territories in 2011 bringing them to a total of 1,500 territories in the upcoming years.

Budget Blinds is now seeking qualified entrepreneurs to join them on this journey. Says owner Hallock, "There's an advantage in working with an organization whose vision extends beyond the immediate horizon. That is the key to our success."