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The Semi-Absentee Franchise Owner: Myth or Reality
When owning a franchise doesn’t need to come at the cost of your current job Author: Vasilis Georgiou CBI, M&AMI, CBB, MBA, CIRM President of CrossRoads Business Brokers, Inc./Franchise Consultant at FranChoice Leaving behind the relative certainty of a corporate job that offers income security, health benefits, and 401K matching contributions is a very hard […]
Calculated Risk: Becoming a Franchise Entrepreneur
Author: Vasilis Georgiou CBI, M&AMI, CBB, MBA, CIRM President of CrossRoads Business Brokers, Inc./Franchise Consultant at FranChoice Becoming an entrepreneur is probably one of the most nerve-wracking endeavors any of us can undertake. Especially if it means leaving behind the relative certainty of a Corporate job that offers a regular paycheck, health benefits, and even that […]
Job Seekers and Franchise Options
Why buying a franchise can be a career choice Author: Vasilis Georgiou, CBI, M&AMI, CBB, MBA, CIRM President, CrossRoads Business Brokers, Inc./ Franchise Consultant with FranChoice In our professional life, we really have 3 choices when it comes to making a living. Each option has its advantages and challenges: Staying the course with a job […]
Should You Be Selling Your Company…Now?
The answer to the question asked in the title is, “It all depends!” There are all sorts of studies, surveys and the like suggesting that as more and more “baby-boomers” reach retirement age, the market will be flooded with companies for sale. The consensus is that with these privately-held company owners reaching and nearing retirement […]
How Does Your Business Compare?
When considering the value of your company, there are basic value drivers. While it is difficult to place a specific value on them, one can take a look and make a “ballpark” judgment on each. How does your company look? Value Driver Low Medium High Business Type Little Demand Some Demand High Demand Business Growth […]