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Comprehensive Checklist for Buying a Business: A Guide for Prospective Buyers

Acquiring an existing business is a proven way to enter entrepreneurship or expand your portfolio. Compared to starting from scratch, the buyer benefits from established structures, an existing customer base, and a business model that is already up and running. This checklist provides you with structured, practical guidance through the key phases of a business acquisition – from defining your strategic objectives and conducting a systematic search and due diligence, through to successful integration.

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Why 80% of Our New Founders Switch Industries

Franchise systems are largely characterised by the fact that new franchisees do not need any specialist or industry-specific qualifications. Changing industries is common when founding a franchise business.

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The Advantages of Franchise – Simply Explained

Why are more and more new entrepreneurs choosing franchising? We answer this question in our video.

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Why are franchise entry fees so high?

Most franchise systems charge entry fees. These costs are part of the business model. But beyond the right to use a brand, what else can you expect in return for your investment?

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Audience Questions from the Live Webinar

In this video, we share highlights from the Q&A session of our live webinar "5 Facts About Franchise You Need to Know". The questions were strongly focused on the topics of fees and financing.

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How do I compare a monthly salary with an entrepreneur's income?

When you start toying with the idea of leaving employment to launch your own business, you inevitably arrive at the same question: how much will I earn as a self-employed person? As an employee, you have one figure firmly in mind: your monthly net salary. As a self-employed entrepreneur, it works differently.

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What Makes a Good Franchise System? – Part 2

Filtering out the most pivotal information from the vast amount of documents and conversations you will gather during your system research is critically important when it comes to making the right decision about your franchise venture. To help you approach your research in the most organised way possible, this article series will walk you through the key criteria by which you can evaluate the service packages offered by different franchise systems.

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3 Sure Signs That It's Time for a Change

Change is rarely easy. Everything inside us resists it, and we fight back. We convince ourselves that now simply isn't the right time for a change. When my child leaves home…, when the weather gets warmer…, in the new year… Does any of this sound familiar?

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Do you have what it takes to become your own boss?

What personality traits set successful entrepreneurs apart? Our self-assessment gives you insights across 5 categories and helps you find out whether you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.

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What makes a 'good' franchise system? - Part 1

You've reached a point where you're seriously considering the possibilities of starting a franchise. By now, having seen information about some systems, you're likely asking yourself: 'What should I actually pay attention to in the vast amount of information provided? How can I know if a system is suitable for me?'

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Your personal development comes first

If you want to build and run a successful business, you need to become aware of your own strengths and weaknesses. Personal development and entrepreneurship are closely intertwined. How conscious are you of this fact?

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Achieve Success Without Detours with Franchise Consulting

Starting your own business is a big step. At the crossroads of your career, potential founders face difficult questions and considerations. It can be enormously advantageous to not take the path alone.