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Why Your Company Needs a Physical
Many executives of both public and private firms get a physical check-up once a year. Many of these same executives think nothing of having their investments checked over at least once a year – probably more often. Yet, these same prudent executives never consider giving their company an annual physical, unless they are required to […]
Options for Retirees to Finance the Purchase of a Franchise
Author: Vasilis Georgiou, CBI, M&AMI, CBB, MBA, CIRM President, CrossRoads Business Brokers, Inc./ Franchise Consultant with FranChoice There is an interesting trend in the franchising world where more and more retirees are showing increasing activity in buying franchises. The economic and work environment realities after the economic crisis, have forced many folks of the baby […]
Looking for the Thrill Factor in a Franchise
The role of excitement in choosing the franchise that is right for you Author: Vasilis Georgiou, CBI, M&AMI, CBB, MBA, CIRM President, CrossRoads Business Brokers, Inc./ Franchise Consultant with FranChoice One common objection that I come across when I consult with Candidates who are looking for a franchise to get into, has to do with […]
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 […]