Joel Libava

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President, Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.
Cleveland, OH, USA

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I am the second generation owner of a franchise consulting and marketing business. Started in 1990, our firm helps those who wish to explore franchise/business ownership, find great opportunities. We are strategic matchmakers We also help franchise companies, suppliers to the industry, and professional service firms with their online marketing presence via our franchise web portals, and strategic partnerships with other franchise and PR experts. In addition, we own 3 franchise related blogs, and a franchise information web portal.

Industry: Franchise consulting and marketing

Size of Business: 1 - 10 employees

Years in Business: 11-25 years

Affiliations: OBBA, Beachwwod, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Corporate College Entrepreneur's Center Instructor

Business Interests: franchise,small business marketing,be your own boss, ohio franchises, franchise blogs, franchise experts

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Member Since: 02/10/2007

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Investing in a franchise of your own - 06/15/2007

Get the facts!

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Finance options for your new franchise business - 03/08/2007

Worthwhile information on financing a business start-up

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Buying a franchise - 06/21/2007

Why lots of people don't

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Categories in Franchising / Which One Is For You? - 11/05/2007

Which categories should you really be looking at?

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Great Questions To Ask Before Working With A Franchise Broker/Consultant - 11/30/2007

The franchise industry has seen huge growth in the franchise brokerage/consultancy sector, with a new one or new brokerage group being added weekly.

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Fitness Franchises - 02/29/2008

This franchise niche is getting crowded!

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Comments Posted by Joel Libava

Eco Gadgets - 06/09/2008

Awesome article, Eve! Joel Libava http://www.GreenFranchiseDirectory.com

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Fitness Franchises - 03/01/2008

Hi, I suggest contacting a couple of fitness franchises on your own, and request some brochures etc. That will be a good start. Most info online concerning fitness franchises are just advertising directories. best of luck! Joel Libava

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Low-Cost Franchises - 02/28/2008

Nice Job, Matt. Only thing i would add is this: Be careful when choosing anything in the Fitness niche. It is getting crowded, and some of the PR has not been too good, lately concerning this niche Joel Libava The Franchise King Blog

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Buying a franchise - 02/28/2008

Hi, I respectfully disagree about having to have a passion for whatever franchise you are interested in. Have a passion for being in business for yourself, first. The service or product is not as important. Also, did your marketing folks come up with this..you know commenting as a way to get leads? Joel Libava

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Hot Franchise Opportunities - 03/08/2007

I would like to second the fact that a lot of folks I work with are looking to keep their current jobs, and start some type of franchise business that involves hiring a manger from day one. This way, they can have something of value {Equity in a business} when they retire or leave their jobs.

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