Are you an entrepreneur?

Attributes of an Entrepreneur

• An entrepreneur is highly independent.
• An entrepreneur is a visionary.
• An entrepreneur accepts higher risks.
• An entrepreneur is somewhat of a loner.

Q: What does it cost to buy a business?

A: SUNBELT works with each seller to establish a fair price for their business. Expect the down payment to equal the seller's net income.

Why Entrepreneurs Buy Existing Businesses

• Return on investment in one year
• Instant cash flow
• Company has established credit history and relationships with vendors
• Trained employees
• Company has established customer base and reputation
• To secure a life-long job

Attributes of a Franchisee

• A franchisee tends to be more conservative.
• A franchisee wants to replicate a successful business model.
• A franchisee is open to expert guidance.
• A franchisee is more methodical and prefers to mitigate risks.
• A franchisee likes interaction with the franchisor and fellow franchisees.

Franchise Facts

• A new franchise business opens every eight minutes of every business day.
• 86% of all franchises opened in the last five years are still under original ownership, and 97% of them are still open for business, as opposed to startup businesses which are subject to a high failure rate.
• Franchise business accounts for 42% of all retail sales in the United States.
• One out of every 12 businesses is a franchise.

Franchise sectors we have available:

Restaurants Decorating Hair Salons Auto Repair Painting Home Improvement Window Cleaning Mail Services Retail Business Services Locksmith Home Inspection Rental Services Signs Fitness

Maintenance Employment Services Ice Cream Tanning Printing & Copying Lubrication & Oil Services Tutoring Computers Carpet Cleaning Background Screening Construction/service warranty/home repair Advertising Nutrition