The British Franchise Exhibition
30-31 January 2009, Manchester Central

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The British Franchise Exhibition has a number of free feature areas and seminars designed to provide you with essential advice on how to make a successful leap into franchising.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE seminars

Presented by the British Franchise Association (bfa), all speakers are bfa affiliates or members.

These FREE seminars on an introduction to franchising and how to franchise your business are guaranteed to kick-start your career in franchising.


An introduction to franchising (for people looking to buy a franchise) will cover the following topics:


• The benefits of franchising versus other business formats
• What a franchisor looks for in a franchisee and vice versa
• Expected growth in the franchise market
• How to choose a franchise
• Business plan
• Finance - and how to get it


How to franchise your business (for people looking to franchise their business)


• Introduction to franchising as a means of expanding an existing business
• Developing a new business venture

If you are interested in the above seminar, also see Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference.

 

DAY 1: Friday 30 January

 

11:00 – 12:00 Introduction to franchising

Richard Holden, Lloyds TSB
Chris Wormald, Field Fisher Waterhouse
Michael Eyre,Blazes Fireplaces
Andrew Quail, bfa


12:30 – 13:30 How to franchise your business

Brian Duckett, Howarth Franchising
Chris Wormald, Field Fisher Waterhouse
Garth Allison, Fastsigns
Brian Smart, bfa


15:30 – 16:30 Introduction to franchising

Ken Braddock, HSBC
Elise Billy, EXB Legal
Kelly Chambers, Dream Doors
Pip Wilkins, bfa

DAY 2: Saturday 31 January


11:00 – 12:00 Introduction to franchising

Colin Chadwick, NatWest/RBS
Elise Billy, EXB Legal
Garth Allison, Fastsigns
Andrew Quail, bfa


12:30 – 13:30 How to franchise your business

Tony Urwin, FDS
Elise Billy, EXB Legal
Michael Eyre, Blazes Fireplaces
Brian Smart, bfa


14:30 – 15:30 Introduction to franchising

Colin Chadwick, NatWest/RBS
Elise Billy, EXB Legal
David Shimwell, Pitman Training
Pip Wilkins, bfa

 

Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference

 

The ideal forum for small business owners to find new and practical ways to take your business to the next level. Featuring a free conference addressed by leading entrepreneurs as well as essential suppliers for SMEs, visitors to The British Franchise Exhibition gain automatic, free entry to this co-located event.

 

Free Advice

 

Find Your Franchise Zone

 

Visit the Find Your Franchise Zone* and find your perfect franchise match.

Get a bespoke route plan around the exhibition at the Find Your Franchise Zone


If you are looking for a franchise, but don't know where to start, then make the Find Your Franchise Zone your first stop at The British Franchise Exhibition and we will give you a bespoke route plan based on:

• The industry you want to work in
• The investment level you want to spend
• The location you are looking for

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