That is certainly your choice. The majority of our Franchisees start as home-based businesses to keep the overhead expenses low. Others have decided to rent a small office as soon as they begin the Franchise. This is a professional business where your client interaction takes place at the client's place of business. Consequently, Schooley Mitchell Franchise Consultants can operate very efficiently from their homes. If you operate from home you will require office space for your client files, computer, fax, phone etc. A significant number of our Franchise Consultants begin in the home and then move to the stage where a small office is required as they expand their business by hiring additional employees. Obviously, this strategy is based on the growth of the business and is designed around increasing profitability.