Change Your Career, and Your Life, from Your Couch Now might be the perfect time for a career change that will leave you spending your days doing what you love.

Across the world, people are anxious for life to get back to normal. But they may also be wondering "Do I really want to get back to what I was doing?" Is it time to change your boss, your commute, your co-workers and make a fresh start?

This might just be the perfect time to research a career change that will leave you spending your days doing what you love.

How to choose the right opportunity for you.

The opportunities really are endless. Where to start? Start with what you love. What have you liked about the jobs you've held in the past? Do you want to work with food, clothes, kids' services, other businesses? Do you like a lot of variety or do you like a routine? Do you want customers that stop in for quick one-time purchases or would you rather be able to build relationships with your customers? What hours would you like to work? Build your ideal day, including what or whom you'd like to spend your time working with.

Now, that your ideal day is built out, how can you get that within your budget? A benefit of looking at franchises when it comes to opening your own business is that most take the guesswork out of the finances. They let you know upfront what the total investment range is. And, franchises are regulated so they must be completely transparent. On request, they'll provide you with a Financial Disclosure Document that has every detail you could possibly need.

Next, figure out how much guidance you need or want. Do you have the knowledge, skills and support system to start from scratch, or would having the support of a proven and well-defined brand be better? Franchising is perfect if you know how you want to spend your day, but you're not sure how to make it happen. Franchises provide you with guidance on finding a location, product and business training, plus marketing and ongoing support to help you grow. If you choose a franchise with a well-known name and strong reputation, you don't have to build brand recognition.

Make owning your own business happen.

Ready to start making that ideal day a reality? If you're looking to open an independent business, make a list of professionals you'll need to talk with about setting up your business structure, finding a location, inventory, payment systems, insurance needs, etc. Use social networks to reach out to friends and acquaintances for words of wisdom and look to see how other companies are marketing themselves on social media and search engines.

If you prefer the guidance and support of a franchise, most franchises offer seminars and will have a specialist that you can talk to directly. Kumon's webinar thoroughly explains their math and reading program, costs and expenses they cover ($36,000!), and prepares you for training and finding a location.

Don't be shy about talking to a specialist—franchises want to evaluate you as much as you want to evaluate them, so don't worry that you'll be pressured to commit immediately. At Kumon, you don't even sign or pay your minimal Franchise Fee (only $1,000!) until after completing pre-opening training! They really want to be sure you both fit together well AND that you're set up for success.

Take a moment now to learn more about Kumon. Visit KumonFranchise.com, attend a webinar, or call us at (844) 305-2001. Investment starts at just under $75K and Kumon provides $36,000 in subsidies. Plus, veterans can qualify for extra credit of $10,000.