Free business opportunities can be a tempting way to test the entrepreneurial waters, however, free does not always equate to great or lucrative. Certainly some legitimate business opportunities are free to join - like affiliate programs for example - but it does follow that what is easily attained or given freely is often disregarded or not appreciated. Be wary of some opportunities labeled free - as it may mean free up front but have significant costs on the backside. Just be wise when investigating these free opportunities and get references and real testimonies from others involved.