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  • "We attended a seminar on franchising at a local outplacement firm presented by Joel Libava. His introduction to franchising really opened our eyes about all the different avenues available. We launched our business May 1st, and we really want to thank Joel for making this happen."Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Krause, owners of PuroClean-Lorain

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    14408 East Carroll Blvd. Cleveland, Oh 44118 216-831-2610

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As our years of experience in the franchise industry continue to add up, more and more local and national media outlets including newspapers, magazines, television stations, radio stations, and business websites and blogs are contacting us for our views on small business and franchise industry trends that shape our lives, in business and in our everyday activities.

Interviews, articles, and accolades:


Really Really Recent:

Examiner.com; A Winning Combination!

CoolCleveland.com; Save Money-Help Community!

WKYC-TV; Cleveland Non-Profit Buys A Franchise

Small Business Trends; 1st Ever Northeast Ohio Franchise-Non-Profit Business Model Launched!

The Plain Dealer; Self-Employment Interest Increasing

Cleveland.com; Credit Crisis Vs. Entrepreneurs

Gayle Kesten interviews me on the current state of franchising

 Radio Interview; Trends In Franchising/Franchise Loans

Franchise Company Likes My Marketing Ideas

2009 Franchise 500/Entrepreneur Magazine 

Crain's Cleveland

New! SBTV Interview

Named In The 50 Best Business Blogs Of 2008!

American Express Open Forum; Franchise Now??

Quick Interview With Dane Carlson

American Express Open Forum; Weird Franchises

American Express Open Forum; Franchise Me?

The Work.com Small Business Expert Of The Week

MSNBC.com Asks Joel an Important Question

The Plain Dealer-Blogging For Business

2008 Top Blog Posts about Franchising/Joel is number #1,#6,#36!

Joel's Blog Named A Top 50 Business Start-Up Blog

AllBusiness.com Adds Joel Libava As A Blogger

Kudos from MTB

Kudos from Brewed Fresh Daily

What Doesn't This Guy Do?

The Franchise King Strikes Again!

Franchise Times Magazine/1-02-08 Educational Franchises


Audio/Video

New Interview! From COSE Business Conference

National Radio Interview w/Barbara Weltman

National Radio Interviews with Jim Blasingame

Franchise Interviews Radio Program Interview

NewsChannel 5 TV Interviews

3 Minute Video with Brad Kleinman of Cleve Corp. College

Fast Pitch.com Podcast


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"The Essential Steps To Researching a Franchise Opportunity"


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Press Releases

Franchise Website Contest Announced!

1st Ever Franchise Blog For Veterans Launched!   

New Ohio Franchise Website Announced!

50 State Franchise Website Announced! 

Named a Top-100 Business Blog {#77}              Free Franchise Giveaway!    


Print-Online Interviews/Quotes

Wall Street Journal  MSNBC.com CNN.com USA Today Blogzoner.com

Inside Business Magazine  Inside Business Magazine #2  Crain' Cleveland Business Blog 

Crain's Cleveland Business  Crain's Cleveland Business #2  Crain's Cleveland Business #3

Akron Beacon Journal/Dec. 07! Akron Beacon Journal/Dec. 07- Franchise Trends
 

Crain's Cleveland Business #4 {Joel AND Jerry}  Lake Business Journal  CJN

 

People I have Interviewed

John Renner of the SBA     Vernon Lum/The Good Blogs

George Nemeth/Brewed Fresh Daily Blog


Brad Kleinman/Cleve Corp. College    Jim Kukral/Internet Guru 


Articles On Some People We Have Helped

Akron Beacon Journal Interviews Mike Burzminski!

Ohio War Hero    Hudson,Ohio Executive   Another Hudson Exec

Former Executive   Westlake Executive    Ex-Swagelok Engineer

Former OfficeMax Exec  Former American Greetings Exec

Ford Motor Company Retiree Starts New Franchise

Bragging Rights In NEO!
 


Articles Written By Us

Green Franchises. The Opportunity.

The Top 2008 Franchise Trends

Guide To Buying a Franchise  Using The Right Business Attorney

Owning A Service Franchise       Medical/Non Medical Franchises

A Different Way to Finance Your New Business! 

7 Steps to Finance Your Franchise

Don't Get A Franchise Until You Get This eBook

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COSE Video About NEO Franchise Opportunities

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A Podcast With The Franchise King

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Joel's frequently Interviewed On The Radio

Radio Interview; Some Trends, Franchise Financing

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