Buying an Existing Franchise
Introduction Many entrepreneurs don’t understand that business people who wish to purchase a franchise do not have to buy the franchise from the franchisor. There are thousands of people in…
Breaking Up Can Be Easy to Do
Several years ago, we published an article titled Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. That article discussed how important it is for partners to have a clear understanding of what…
How to Prepare a Business Plan for Selling Your Business
Most businesses are unique, often complex organizations that require an in-depth understanding of how the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. You’ve owned a business for a…
How to Start a Home Care Business
The home care business in the United States will produce over $110 billion in revenue in 2021 and grow at an annualized rate of 5.1% to $140.8 billion by 2026…
How to Choose, Buy, and Operate a Successful Franchise
Decision 1: Should you Buy a Franchise or Go Indie? You may have read our post Franchise or Indie? where we considered the advantages of buying a franchise as well…
The Best States for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Each year, we receive dozens of inquiries from foreign entrepreneurs who wish to launch a business in the United States. Most of the time these individuals know the type of…
Are You a Mercenary, a Missionary, or Both?
Search for the term mercenary or missionary in business or entrepreneurship and you will find that there are several articles written on the subject. While most authors seem to favor…
A Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Commercial Real Estate Investor
Most assignments we take on in the commercial real estate sector are for developers that hire us to communicate why others should invest in their proposed project. Many developers believe…
Watch for Differences in Cultures when Working Abroad
If you intend to open an offshore office or factory in another country to take advantage of a new, often larger market, or if you intend to migrate to a…
Documentation Required for Your Entrepreneur Visa
We have been working with entrepreneurs who intend to try their business skills in another country for over 14 years. Many of our clients are citizens of European, Asian, African,…