Buyer Articles
5 Reasons Buying a Business is Preferable to Starting a New One
If you are considering running your own business, one of the first questions that might pop in your mind is: should I start a new one or buy an established business. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the age-old dilemma of buying an existing business verses starting a new one from scratch. […]
A Buyer’s Quandary
Statistics reveal that out of about 15 would-be business buyers, only one will actually buy a business. It is important that potential sellers be knowledgeable on what buyers go through to actually become business owners. This is especially true for those who have started their own business or have forgotten what they went thorough prior […]
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 […]