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Why are people standing in lines at Starbucks?

                   The simple answer to this question is that it works !   Many have developed a taste and a habit for Hazelnut Macchiato Espresso or Chai Latte.   Others, like me, just love coffee.......strong black coffee varieties from around the globe.    The more subtle reason why Starbuck's "works" along with every other popular franchise is that when you walk in the door you know exactly what you are going to get.   No more mediocre coffee, unqualified service companies, and substandard products.   All they need to do is deliver what you are expecting with a high level of consistency.   That's it, BOOM !!   Success !      Of course there are many franchises that do not succeed for a variety of reasons, a fact well concealed by the franchise industry.   Local knowledge is essential in choosing the right location and a produc...

Florida Business Sales-The New Normal

Whether you are thinking of moving to Florida or you already live here, we are seeing a significant trend in the way people are thinking about their retirement.  With all of the Baby Boomers moving to Florida and enjoying the great weather and a more relaxed lifestyle there are great opportunities to meet their needs for all of the goods and services they require.  Just about every type of business that caters to this population and to the newly revived real estate market is currently experiencing a re-birth along with healthy growth. What is surprising is the number of people who are taking advantage of this market by buying service businesses.  Here are a few of the groups that seem to make up a large part of this trend:      First there are Florida residents who are leaving the jobs they currently have and selling the businesses that they now own to buy businesses that cater to this trend in the areas where the growth is strongest, such as Broward ...

Florida Business Sales-The New Normal

Whether you are thinking of moving to Florida or you already live here, we are seeing a significant trend in the way people are thinking about their retirement.  With all of the Baby Boomers moving to Florida and enjoying the great weather and a more relaxed lifestyle there are great opportunities to meet their needs for all of the goods and services they require.  Just about every type of business that caters to this population and to the newly revived real estate market is currently experiencing a re-birth along with healthy growth. What is surprising is the number of people who are taking advantage of this market by buying service businesses.  Here are a few of the groups that seem to make up a large part of this trend:      First there are Florida residents who are leaving the jobs they currently have and selling the businesses that they now own to buy businesses that cater to this trend in the areas where the growth is strongest, such as Broward ...

FRANCHISE BUYERS...........OR NOT ?

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                                     Every business broker has had the experience of being contacted by a potential client who states very simply that they want to buy a Franchise.   How many of these conversations make it abundantly clear that they have misconceptions as well as no clear understanding of what type of business is suitable for their skill set and level of experience?   The most common misconception that we encounter at www.southfloridaforme.com   is the almost religious belief that buying a Franchise is an automatic recipe   for success.   From there the conversation can reveal an unrealistic assessment of the skills necessary for success and the fact that the necessary skill set may vary greatly with the type of business.   What to do?   We have a buyer sta...

Business Broker Thought Leadership

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                  Business brokerage is a unique business in many ways. It is dependent on having a positive reputation like any other business however it is a less structured industry than most and must constantly find innovative ways to be noticed and to be remembered when the need arises for a business broker.   Being an active member of the local business community is vital to being seen as the "guy to go to".   What better way to create and maintain this image than to provide LEADERSHIP within the local business community where you work.   We have a suggestion how you can do this in a significant way bringing you potential clients and having a genuine positive effect upon the community where you live and work.      The South Florida For Me Team is a network of real estate agents and business brokers in Florida operating with a referral system that is unique. ...