The National Franchise Exhibition
3 & 4 October 2008, NEC Birmingham

Women in Franchising Zone

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs logo

With an increasing number of franchises in the UK being taken up by women, The National Franchise Exhibition has developed the Women in Franchising Zone, designed specifically to provide inspiration, opportunities and guidance for women looking to start their own businesses.

 

JUST ANNOUNCED - Keynote speaker at the Women in Franchising Zone will be Josephine Fairley, Co-founder of Green & Black's confectionery. See below for more details.

Joesphine Fairley

  • Learn from leading women entrepreneurs about how to successfully start and run your own business
  • Meet leading female franchisors and gain a clearer insight into the reality of working with a particular franchise and its business

See below for the full seminar timetable. View presentations from The National Franchise Exhibition 2007.

 

Free seminar programme

The Women in Franchising Zone will feature a free seminar programme, offering advice and tips for any female visitors who want to become their own boss.

 

As well as featuring presentations focusing on franchising, there will also be high profile women entrepreneurs who will offer an inspirational insight into their experiences of being a woman in business.

 

The seminars are free to attend, simply arrive 5 minutes before your chosen session is due to start to secure a seat.

 


Friday 3 October 2008:

 

  • 11:45-12:15 - Rosemary Conley and the franchising experience, Chris Ash, Group Business Development Manager and franchisee Kay Fletcher, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs

  • 13:00-13:30 - Shaping your own future - the benefits of franchising, Sarah Cressall, Managing Director, The Creation Station

  • 14:15-14:45 - Success starts with you, Lara Boyle, Beauty & the Bib Read more.

 

Saturday 4 October 2008:

 

  • 11:00-11:30 - Rosemary Conley and the franchising experience, Chris Ash, Group Business Development Manager and franchisee Kay Fletcher, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs

 

  • 12:00-12:30 - Highs and lows of being in business for yourself - from a woman's perspective, Josephine Fairley, Co-Founder, Green & Black's confectionary. Read about Josephine Fairley's presentation.

 

  • 13:00-13:30 - Success starts with you, Jessica Hule, Colorblind Cards

 

  • 14:00-14:30 Realising your full potential as a new business owner, Josephine Fairley, Co-Founder, Green & Black's confectionary. Read about Josephine Fairley's presentation.