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Lawyers & Law Firms Peter Papagianakis Mr. Papagianakis has been as a corporate attorney for a national and Manhattan-based law firm and as senior counsel for a NYSE-listed company where he was responsible for SEC reporting and corporate and capital market transactions. His experience includes the representation and counseling of public companies, as well as small and newly formed traditional and technology companies from inception to IPO and beyond. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Papagianakis has taught the following courses for various graduate and undergraduate university programs in New York: (i) Business Law, (ii) Law of Business Organizations, (iii) Negotiation Skills, (iv) Microeconomics, (v) Macroeconomics, (vi) Investing in Mutual Funds, and (vii) Investing in Stocks and Bonds. Before law school, Mr. Papagianakis worked for two years as an Assistant Bank Examiner with the Miami Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and for one year as an Assistant Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In addition he passed the Level I examination of the Chartered Financial Analysit program. Mr. Papagianakis received his JD from Florida State University College of Law and his BS from Carnegie Mellon University. + Show More

Long Island Mr. Handyman Franchise Opportunity

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New Business opportunity in the Home and Commercial Maintenance and Repair market space. National franchisor Mr. Handyman is seeking qualified candidates for placement in prime U.S.markets. “Be in business for yourself but not by yourself”. Enjoy a proven business model and brand recognition with Mr. Handyman. Mr. Handyman is the solution to today's fix-it problems for millions of time-starved families. Our franchise caters to homeowners and commercial customers needing property maintenance and repair. Mr. Handyman has been rate #1 in our category by Entrepreneur Magazine's for the last 8 years (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). This is a professional home repair service. And let me address this right up front so you are not worrying about it. OWNERS DO NOT DO THE HANDYMAN WORK AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE HANDY. This franchise is made up of Top Level business executives. The company provides maintenance and repair services to residential and commercial markets. Their prompt, safe and reliable technicians focus on completing their customers “to do” list including caulking bathtubs, carpentry work, assembling furniture, hanging pictures, installing shelves and closet organizers, putting up trim or molding, installing window treatments, baby proofing and painting. As the owner, you follow your business plan, execute the marketing program, foster customer relationships and manage a team of technicians. These direct employees are experienced handymen and are fully bonded and insured. They wear a clean uniform, show up on time and work out of a professionally designed branded van. Plus, all work is guaranteed. This industry is exploding. People’s biggest investments are their homes and they spend the money necessary to maintain that investment. Today’s busy dual income families, young professionals, baby boomers and active seniors are on the go and need help with their home repair projects. Everyone is time-starved. Most people today do not have the skills to do even the simplest projects. People are sick of being stood up and taken advantage of by the unreliable, independent handymen. People are willing to pay a little more for premium service. Owners also tap into commercial maintenance for local restaurants, retail stores, property management companies, etc… In just over 11 years Mr. Handyman has grown to more than 280 franchise units in 38 states. They have a national upscale & professional brand image! Mr. Handyman is part of a parent company by the name of Service Brands International. SBI is a leading franchisor for service concepts and has one of the best reputations for owner support and systems in the US. Other brands include Molly Maid, ProTect Painters and 1-800-Dry-Clean. Invest $60,000.00 and launch your business ownership career.