In the initial development phase, companies need private financing (business angels). In October 2003, the Observatoire de la Franchise wanted to help fill the empty space within this domain in Europe by creating www.lafranchise.com. The aim of which is to help businesses in the franchise sector to make contact with investors. After eight months experience, lafranchise.com wants to improve its services by « qualifying » the content of the « Entrepreneurs ». It is in fact essential that investors know they are replying to well-prepared project.
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