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Joel Libava

President, Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.
Cleveland, OH, USA
Member Since: 02/10/2007
About Me:
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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Guides Written: 7
Comments Posted: 10
Comments Received: 0
Favorite Guides: 0

Guides I've Written

  1. Investing in a franchise of your own


    Get the facts!
    Guide Rating: 5.5 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  2. Finance options for your new franchise business


    Worthwhile information on financing a business start-up
    Guide Rating: 4.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  3. Buying a franchise


    Why lots of people don't
    Guide Rating: 5.6 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  4. Categories in Franchising / Which One Is For You?


    Which categories should you really be looking at?
    Guide Rating: 4.4 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  5. Great Questions To Ask Before Working With A Franchise Broker/Consultant


    The franchise industry has seen huge growth in the franchise brokerage/consultancy sector, with a new one or new brokerage group being added weekly.
    Guide Rating: 6.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  6. Fitness Franchises


    This franchise niche is getting crowded!
    Guide Rating: 5.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

  7. Green Franchise Opportunities


    The Greening Of The Franchise World
    Guide Rating: 8.7 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

My Comments

  • Hi Donna, Thank you so much. I do have some more information, including on this post I wrote over at my main blog, The Franchise King Blog. Right now, I have several article I am writing, but I will get another one up at Work.com, soon! http://thefranchiseking.typepad.com/the_franchise_king/2008/07/top-3-franchise.html The Franchise King Joel Libava
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  • Hi James. Thank you. Joel Libava
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  • Thanx for the comment, Eve! BlogWorld? Shara? JL
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  • Hi Eric, Thank you for reading my article. Sometimes, when things like being "Green" are so new, confusion exists. Green is still being defined AND refined. Just like in life, the good ones will do good, and the scummy ones will do bad. Karma, baby! Joel Libava { I have NO problem keeping things honest, if you read my blog-The Franchise King Blog}
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  • Beautiful job, eve! Just what we all need...facts! Joel Libava www.GreenFranchiseDirectory.com
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  • 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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  • 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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