The British Franchise Exhibition

11 & 12 June 2010, Manchester Central

Conference Programme

Friday 11 June 2010

10:45 - 11:45  What to consider when choosing a franchise
Richard Holden, Lloyds TSB (bank); Pauline Cowie, Millbank Edge (solicitor); Nick Carlile, Platinum Property Partners (franchisor); Andrew Quail, bfa (chair)
- Theatre 1, bfa seminars

11:15 - 11:45  Keynote Address: The successful entrepreneur
Chantelle Ludski, Founder and CEO, Fresh! Naturally Organic
-Theatre 2, Growing Your Own Business

12:00 - 12:30 Can you really buy a profitable franchise for less than £5k?
Andy Hurst, Managing Director, N5
- Theatre 2, Women in Franchising

12:00 - 13:00 Thinking of franchising your business?
Brian Duckett, The Franchising Centre (consultant); Pauline Cowie, Millbank Edge (solicitor); Brian Lewis, Cash Generator (franchisor); Brian Smart, bfa (chair)
- Theatre 1, bfa seminars

13:00 - 13:25 Keynote: Make your dreams come true
Brian Lewis, Founder, Cash Generator
- Theatre 2, Keynote Address

13:30 - 14:00 How a property investment franchise can offer a 'best in class' business opportunity and secure your financial future
Nick Carlile, Founding Partner, Platinum Property Partners
- Theatre 2, High-level investment franchising

13:30 - 14:30 Franchisee Panel
Ken Bevis, Signs Express; Mike Andrews, Auditel; Ted Knights, Go Cruise; Mark Shannon, Cash Generator
- Theatre 1, Franchisee Panel

14:15 - 14:45 Creating an effective online presence
Scott Woodhead, LovingOutdoors.com
- Theatre 2, Growing your own business

15:00 - 15:30 The 8 expectations for prospective franchisees
Roy Gover, Managing Director, GCG Consulting on behalf of Reeds Rains
- Theatre 2, Management franchising

15:00 - 16:00  Changing career: franchising after redundancy
Richard Holden, Lloyds TSB (bank); Pauline Cowie, Millbank Edge (solicitor); David Buist, Expense Reduction Analysts (franchisor); Pip Wilkins, bfa (chair)
- Theatre 1, bfa seminars

16:15 - 16:45 Taking your first steps into franchising
Tom Endean, Marketing Manger, bfa
- Theatre 1, bfa seminars

Saturday 12 June 2010

10:45 - 11:45  An in-depth look at franchising
Richard Holden, Lloyds TSB (bank); Jonathan Moakes, Halliwells (solicitor); Michael Eyre, Blazes (franchisor); Andrew Quail, bfa (chair)
- Theatre 1, bfa seminars

11:15 - 11:45  Keynote Address: Making a success of your business
Guy Unwin, Director, Planit Products (Toastabags)
- Theatre 2, Growing Your Own Business

12:00 - 12:30 Can you really buy a profitable franchise for less than £5k?
Andy Hurst, Managing Director, N5
- Theatre 2, Couples in franchising

12:00 - 13:00  How to expand your business through franchising
Brian Duckett, The Franchising Centre (consultant); Jonathan Moakes, Halliwells (solicitor); Chris Allison, Auditel (franchisor); Brian Smart, bfa (chair)
- Theatre 1, bfa seminars

12:40 - 13:25 Buying an existing franchise - the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring a franchise resale
Derrick J Simpson, Managing Director, Franchise Resales
- Theatre 2, Franchise Resales

13:30 - 14:30 Franchisee Panel
David Stirrup, Auditel; Simon Robinson, Bluebird Care; Chris Willis, EnviroVent; Mike Dixon, Platinum Property Partners
- Theatre 1, Franchisee Panel

13:30 - 14:00 How a property investment franchise can offer a 'best in class' business opportunity and secure your financial future
Nick Carlile, Founding Partner, Platinum Property Partners
- Theatre 2, High-level investment franchising

14:15 - 14:45  Essential marketing tips for small businesses
Ben Grace, Marketing Director, Bulldog Natural Grooming
- Theatre 2, Growing Your Own Business

14:30 - 15:30  Taking your first steps into franchising
Richard Holden, Lloyds TSB (bank); Jonathan Moakes, Halliwells (solicitor); Tony Marsh, Signs Express (franchisor); Pip Wilkins, bfa (chair)
- Theatre1, bfa seminars

15:00 - 15:30  Passionate about travel? Make it your business
Steve Wood, Franchise Director, Explorer Travel
- Theatre 2, Couples in franchising

Seminar tracks

The conference programme has been divided into tracks consisting of the following seminars:

bfa - including consultants, solicitors, bankers and franchisors Women in franchising High-level investment franchising Franchise resales Management franchises Couples in franchising Growing your own business Hands-on franchising