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Baby Boomers Find Career Opportunities through VR Franchise Showcase
Choosing an opportunity offered by theVR Franchise Showcase is not only great for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to be their own boss, but it's also providing a good option for people over the age of 45, who have been laid off and have struggled to find new positions in the market. This has become an ongoing trend because franchising provides less risk than an increasing amount of the jobs available in the corporate market today. Franchising requires people to have: A business acumen, whi ... Read More
   
How Do You Answer a Buyer’s Concerns Regarding Your Business?
Any buyer when they’re reviewing your business will have these questions to ask: What is the business’ growth potential?How can I grow the business?What separates your business from the competition in the marketplace?What are the variables involved in operating the business?How stable is the management and work force in place?Are there pending issues regarding the lease or real estate involved?What type of existing debts and other liabilities are present?Has the business been audit ... Read More
   
Keeping Yourself Open to Buyer Inquiries for Your Business
All businesses are inquired by a variety of different buyers - some are qualified while others are tire kickers. If you're a business owner, you may not be thinking of selling right now; however, the time will come when you hit the wall and decide right at that moment you need to find a qualified buyer to take over the reins. Therefore, if a buyer walks through the door of your establishment and give you an offer, don't turn it down first. Suppose you’re approached by another company that ... Read More
   
Being Aware of Deal Breakers in a Business Sale
When the time is approaching when the business sale is near, both buyers and sellers can jump the gun, resulting in the situation quickly moving south. Whether it’s an issue with the closing documents being done at escrow, question of funds being transferred, incorrect inventory count or use of goodwill or intellectual property, a deal can abruptly come to a stop if either party isn’t careful. At VR, we adviseyou on paying attention to every step of the process. There are a fewfac ... Read More
   
Returning Veterans See the Opportunities in Franchising through VetFran Program
A challenge that many military veterans have when they return from their tours overseas is working their way back into a work force that continues to see high unemployment. However, many were able to see new opportunities recently at the 2012 Franchise Expo South in Miami Beach, Florida. Many have the leadership and skills necessary to run a business due to their military experience, and have discovered that franchising is a great opportunity to be their own boss. Thousands of veterans have bee ... Read More