You’ve decided that corporate life just isn’t for you. You’ve taken and passed a few of those "Are you an Entrepreneur?" self quizzes with flying colors. You’ve dug deep into the advice, pros and cons of starting your own business and are thinking you might be well-suited for a franchise venture. You have researched all different types of franchising opportunities and are thinking: ‘Hey, a home cleaning franchise sounds really great!'

If you often find yourself dreaming about becoming your own boss, here’s a 3-step process to help you discover if it’s the right path for you!

It’s time to start thinking about when you’ll retire from your corporate job and how you want to spend the rest of your life. If you’re like many Baby Boomers, you might not have enough saved to guarantee your lifestyle through retirement. So now what? Below are five great reasons to consider retiring sooner and investing retirement incentives and/or some of your savings into a small business such as a MaidPro cleaning franchise.

If you were the type of kid always looking to earn a buck — setting up lemonade stands, selling services to neighbors, and whatnot — it’s likely you’re a natural born entrepreneur. But there are several subtypes of entrepreneur and where you fit provides important clues to the type of business venture in which you’ll likely succeed. See if you recognize yourself in any of the following:

Is your home cleaning business not growing fast enough for your taste — or not at all? There are dozens of possible reasons, but these four are among the biggest:

Sales is one of the most important aspects of a growing business. Unfortunately, for some people, sales can be very intimidating. Before contacting your customers, you'll want to have a strategy in place that can help you feel cool and confident when the questions, comments and concerns come your way.

• 5 Steps For Making a Sale[Infographic]

Becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own small business can be a great pathway to that perfect work-life balance. Wouldn't you like to have the freedom to decide when and how hard you work, AND plenty of time and money to pursue all your greatest passions in life?

Your business is open, your marketing is active, but your sales aren't closing as fast as you would like. MaidPro understands that without successful sales employees your company won't grow. Katherine Dougherty, Director of the National Sales Center, is here to help by sharing her 9 Tips For Hiring Successful Sales Employees. Watch the video or read the blog below!

• 9 Tips For Hiring Successful Sales Employees [Infographic]

 If you have ever researched franchising, you’ll know there’s a large array of options available. Here we are eight great reasons to consider buying  a home cleaning franchise.

The senior franchise boom is happening. Currently older Americans are becoming the fastest-growing segment of people buying franchises. In 2007, 20% of franchise owners were over the age of 55. Today, that number has increased to 28%,  a 40% increase in the past 9 years.

Franchising offers a successful solution for the "working worried" according to Matt Haller, a spokesman for the International Franchise Association. Below are the top 10 reasons franchising can help a retiree gain back the annuity, freedom, work-life balance and financial rewards they need...without having to break the nest egg.

1. Proven Concept

Arguably the best benefit of buying a franchise is joining a company with a proven concept. Franchisors have built their success by continuing to perfect their product or service.