Many of us dream to have a business of our own, and especially for those with a good amount of capital in hand would expect to make a profitable decision. With multiple investment options in mind, I’m sure you would not like to be one of them who are forced to wind-up their business in . . . Read More
We have been in the business of helping entrepreneurs start a business in the US and obtain an E-2 visa, for a little bit more than 2 years. We thought we would share a couple of tips that can help you go in the right direction. This article does not want to be exhaustive, but . . . Read More
If you don’t know me, I am italian. I am not a big fan of sweets, but man, I love gelato. Gelato is not the american ice-cream, gelato is served at a higher temperature, it is smooth and creamy, has less butterfat and sugar and it is a real treat. Can you imagine my frustration, . . . Read More
How can you fund your franchise ? What are the available options ? (WHAT WE ARE WRITING HERE BELOW APPLIES TO NEW BUSINESSES. FOR EXISTING BUSINESSES IT CAN BE A BIT DIFFERENT) First of all, to fund your franchise you can use your own funds : liquid cash, convert your assets into cash receive gifts . . . Read More
Here are 5 reasons to invest in a franchise for your E2 visa. We believe the reasons are very compelling. In the previous blog post, we have been exploring why to invest in a franchise to get an E2 or an EB-5 visa. Let’s focus on the E2 visa specifically. The attached infographic above shows some interesting . . . Read More
Immigrating in the US and investing in a franchise is a way to get an E2 or an EB-5 visa. You have the American dream, you want to move to the US and start a business ? Then you want to read this. If you have the entrepreneur’s bug and you feel constricted in your . . . Read More
Have you ever wondered “What is franchising ?”. Franchising is a growth and cash leveraging strategy. For a fee, a company that has a defined brand and an operating system, can franchise its concept, by teaching its system and allowing the use of its brand to an independent business owner. The company that franchises its system . . . Read More
Pat Swisher, the CEO of Enviro-masters, sanitation and cleaning franchise, gave me the definition of the 6 criteria of the perfect business : Low capital requirements Recession resistant Unlimited growth Minimum competition Will never be updated by technology Provides a residual income Maintenance based companies usually fulfill most of these criteria and typically are doing . . . Read More
A paradigm shift happens when we start to see reality from a different point of view. I hear often that perception is reality. Our fears, habits and preconceived ideas shape our beliefs and the way we see the world. If you are or have been part of the corporate world, you might have been lured . . . Read More