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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Aspray Ltd vs Empire Business Brokers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $58,700 - $88,100 | $25,000 - $30,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $24,900 |
Royalty Fee | - | $400/month or 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | $100/month or 1% |
Year Founded | 2005 | - |
Year Franchised | 2005 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | At EMPIRE Business Brokers we have defined very clear policies in order to award Franchises and maximize the possibilities for success of an EMPIRE Office.
We actively seek people and offices with the following characteristics:
FRANCHISEE PROFILE
The profile of the Franchisee / Operator that has been established for EMPIRE Business Brokers is as follows:
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Financing Options |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Our Comprehensive 5 day (5 FULL DAYS!) Training Program is designed to make you a successful business broker right from the first day you open. Here are some of the subjects we cover: * Appraising the fair market value of a business. * Establishing the price. * Procuring buyers and sellers. * The techniques of successfully selling a business. * Preparation of purchase contracts. * Escrow procedures. * Advertising businesses for sale. * Evaluating financial statements. * How to set up and operate your own office. * The psychology of successful business brokerage. * Hiring and Training a salesperson. * Office policies and procedures. * Applicable accounting principals. * Legal techniques and relevant terminology. * Understanding and using the appropriate forms. Advertising - general, marketing, newspaper, magazines. * and much more! Our training facility is located in our Corporate Headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y. We do have an optional training program that we will conduct in your home city for an additional fee to help defray our travel costs. EMPIRE Business Brokers will train new agents from your office as your office continues to prosper and grow. This training is provided free of charge at our Buffalo Headquarters. You will continue to sharpen your skills by consulting with our highly trained staff. Our annual National Convention provides additional training through seminars & lectures. |
Support | - | Through or web site: * Generation of potential Buyers and Sellers leads for each EMPIRE office. * Promotion of the listings of a franchised Office with the entire EMPIRE network. * Communication to the entire EMPIRE network of new listings. * Lists of authorized service providers. * Calendar of events. * Electronic chalkboard for communication within Offices. * Access to advertising and public relations material. * Information of events and statistics generated by the EMPIRE network. * Access to informative and promotional materials of listed franchises. Additionally we carry out other activities that are standard to any Franchising System such as: * Pre-opening program. * Continuous operative assistance. * Personnel training and updates on the system. * Development and updating of Operative Manuals. * Development and updating of Corporate Image. * Operative and administrative innovations. * Creation and development of marketing and advertising activities. * Production and broadcasting of press releases. * Creation and operation of promotional seminars. * Counseling and supervision visits to offices. * Organization of Franchising conventions. * Legal assistance. * Financial assistance. With all these services, EMPIRE supplies its franchise network with all the necessary tools to generate business, operate efficiently and continue to be the undisputed leader in the business brokerage sector. |
Marketing | - | EMPIRE Business Brokers is a franchising corporation specialized in Business Brokerage, whose main objective is to provide services that translate into tangible benefits for the investment initiatives, expansion strategies and financing of projects of Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Entrepreneurs and Franchises. EMPIRE Business Brokers has a varied array of materials that assist its Franchisees in establishing a rapid presence in their markets, and increase sales every month. Some of these are: * Website with auto-editable solutions to incorporate and edit listings of businesses and franchises. * Designs for Newspaper Ads. * Brochures. * Materials for Seminars. * Press Releases. * Telemarketing scripts. * E-mail marketing scripts. * Designs for promotional stands. * Business cards and stationary formats. Additionally, EMPIRE continuously carries out marketing activities in order to increase its business listings, franchises and buyers. Some of these activities are: * Registry of the businesses we handle in our web site. * Promotion of our web site in the most important search engines. * Ads in local Newspapers. * Ads in Specialized Magazines. * Participation in Franchise Fairs. * Creation and broadcasting of electronic bulletins to our data base. * Telemarketing. * Seminars specializing in Business Brokerage and Franchising. * Participation in Entrepreneurial Chambers and Associations. * Public Relations activities with the media. * Individual presentations to buyers, business owners and franchises in our offices. As if this wasn't enough, the EMPIRE Offices have the backing of a worldwide network of Brokers, with which they continuously exchange buyers, business and franchise prospects. |
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Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Since Aspray's launch in 2005, we have enjoyed a steady sustainable growth and to date we have recruited 36 franchisees in the UK and 1 in Ireland since 2007. Come And Join Us History * The Management of Aspray has developed a lucrative and successful business managing building insurance claims, tenanted property refurbishments and general building services on behalf of the general public. * The company has grown into a substantial business with no direct competition and as part of their continued expansion, Aspray are now appointing Franchisees to manage specific areas across the United Kingdom. * Aspray plan to grow the network by 50 over the next twelve monthsand have complete UK National coverage by 2008 The Benefits * Every Franchisee receives comprehensive support from Aspray's national operations centre and a dedicated team of field support personnel. * By joining Aspray and following their "Business Blueprint " Franchisees have the opportunity to launch and build a successful and valuable business locally. * Aspray Franchisees enjoy a business that involves no cold calling, very low overheads (you can work from home), flexible working days and a high level of demand. * Positive cash flow, no minimum fees and high margins make this a business for the true entrepreneur who can see that Aspray will deliver a rapid and high rate of return. What Next * Reseach:- Firstly, research the franchise market in the UK and Ireland and look at all the options available to you. Read through the whole of this website and request an ASPRAY Franchise Brochure to be sent to you. * Apply:- After you have finished reading through the material, and have decided to learn more, complete the franchise application form and call James Whittle on 0800 077 6704 to make an appointment to visit the Aspray Head Office and meet the team. * Investigate:- Talk to our franchise owners to learn more about us. Ask them why they chose the Aspray Franchise. Conduct your own independent research into the industry and your own local market. * Review:- Review the legal document and prepare your own business plan using where required suitably qualified advisors. Discuss financial issues with your bank manager. Many will offer up to 70% finance on start-up costs. * Join the team:- It's as easy as that! Once you have finished your investigation and have secured approval to become an Aspray franchise owner, don't wait. There is a world of opportunity waiting for you once you make your decision.