Copperazo: Shiny, Shimmering, Small pieces

I am not a fashionista. So when a good friend of mine, who happens to be a businessman, offered me to sell Copperazo -- hand-made accessories made out of copper and stones, I was hesitant. Simply because I do not know how to sell products that I basically don't wear. Though I'd put them on the moment he handed me the first batch of rings, I am still a bit ambivalent if I'd be able to push this. Well it's like love at first sight, and an unrequited one since I don't really get to own one nor I can wear it myself since it's for ladies and girls... ok... for lady-guys as well.  Anyway, I like the product.  Plus the fact that it's hand-made and Philippine made. I then decided to give it a try.

EFI and Philippine Franchise Asia see fast growing future of SMEs

I've been planning to put up my own business.  I am one of those people who aspire to be the boss someday. People who, in a way are already tired in coming to work and make other people rich. Hehehe.

To add to the pressure is my age. As the working population gets younger and younger, who would hire a 30s guy like me, should I (heaven forbids) suddenly lose my job.

So the solution now is to put up my own business.  The question is, am I going to create my own business or should I franchise? and What are the available options and financial help around that will ease the burden of starting up should my savings fell short?

Let's try franchising as conceptualizing on a new business, its model and its cost will sure take me forever.