Task 3. a) Fill in the gaps with the appropriate auxiliary or modal verb

Before investing in a particular franchise system, carefully consider how much money you have to invest, your abilities, and your goals. The following checklist may help you make your decision.

1. How many hours … you willing to work?

2. What … your goals?

3.… you interested in pursuing a particular field?

4. How much money … you afford to lose?

5. … you need financing and, if so, where … you obtain it?

6. … you have a favorable credit rating?

7. … you have savings or additional income to live on while starting your franchise?

8. What skills … you have? … you have computer, bookkeeping, or other technical skills?

9. What specialized knowledge or talents … you bring to a business?

10. … you ever owned or managed a business?

11. … you purchase the franchise by yourself or with partners?

12. … you require a specific level of annual income?

13. … you interested in retail sales or performing a service?

14.… you be happy operating the business for the next 20 years?

15. … you want to operate the business yourself or hire a manager?

16. … franchise ownership be your primary source of income or will it supplement your current income?

17. … the franchise require technical experience or relevant education, such as auto repair, home and office decorating, or tax preparation?

18. … you like to own several outlets or only one?

19. How much money … you have to invest?