The economy is due to pick back up at the end of 2015 because of increased consumer spending, construction, home sales and home building – all spurred by more jobs and higher wages.

But there are still few business opportunities that provide a low upfront investment with an established brand, expert training and financial support. The average franchise fee is $20,000 to $30,000 and it’s common to run into different economical requirements that a franchisee has to meet to even qualify.

That’s where being a DISH Authorized Retailer makes a lot of sense.

Vivint is not another dime-a-dozen opportunity. In fact, Vivint is well positioned to take a commanding role in the home automation and security industry. Their products and services are top-notch and they give customers the ability to stay comfortable and save money at the same time.

But, why would you want to be a part of it? Well, there are five honestly great reasons to sell Vivint. Check 'em out.

By now you also probably know that picking the right authorized dealership opportunity isn’t easy, and takes work. There are many important questions you need to ask, and a fair amount of research to do.

You may have already asked some of these questions, and done some research, and arrived at RingCentral as another option for you and your business. If not, then please consider reading our blog post “What Should You Look for in Becoming an Authorized Dealer?” It will help guide you through the process of researching and selecting the authorized dealership opportunities best suited for your business.

There are lots of important questions to ask when researching an authorized dealership opportunity. Is the company credible? What’s your earning potential? What’s the required investment? What kind of support can you expect from the company whose product or service you are selling? And, does it fit well with your business model?

When researching any authorized retailer opportunity, there are some important questions to ask. Is the company whose products you want to sell credible? What is the earning potential? Are there costs to enter the business? What kind of service and support can you expect from the company whose product or service you are selling? And, perhaps most importantly, does it fit with your business and your goals?