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Have you done your annual entrepreneurial health check?

NZ Entrepreneur

This means it’s even more important that Boards and owner-operators conduct regular health checks on their business to ensure their operations have a solid foundation. It’s also important they allow the business to position itself for growth, or simply to avoid the pitfalls of financial distress. Operations.

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What Factors Should You Consider When Comparing Franchise Opportunities?

Up and Running

According to Franchising.com , there are more than 3,000 franchisors operating in the United States currently, and, “an average of 300 new brands start franchising each year.” Operational restrictions and support. Another factor to consider is the extent to which each franchisor restricts its franchisees’ operations.

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How should I finance my new venture? - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan » March 09, 2011. Example one: Sustainable net operating income with some growth in a stable market.    If plenty of cash flow regardless of plan for sale/retention of business: Senior bank debt based on cash flow coverage and new assets. 

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