(n.) a business opportunity involves the sale or lease of any product, service, equipment, etc. that will enable the purchaser to start a business. the seller of a business opportunity usually commits to assist the buyer in finding a suitable location or to provide the product to the purchaser. This is different from the sale of an independent business, in which there is no continued relationship required by the seller. a business opportunity is made of four components: a) a need, b) the means to fulfill the need, c) a method to apply the means to fulfill the need, and d) a method to benefit (make profit).