bfa seminars at The National Franchise Exhibition
2 & 3 October 2009, NEC, Birmingham

Seminar details

 

The British Franchise Association Seminars offer a comprehensive programme covering all aspects of franchising, whether you are considering investing in a franchise or taking the first steps to franchising your business.

Industry leading experts include lawyers, bankers, consultants and the franchisors themselves.

 

Independent and impartial advice from the British Franchise Association. All panellists are all either bfa affiliated or bfa members.

 

Friday 2 October

 

11:00 - 12:00 The essential guide to choosing a franchise

For aspiring business owners who are new to the franchising concept:
• The benefits of franchising versus starting from scratch
• What a franchisor looks for in a franchisee and vice versa
• What is a franchise agreement and when do you need to use a solicitor?
• The importance of business plans and how to obtain funding.

 

Bank | Colin Chadwick | NatWest
Solicitor | Jonathan Chadd | Leathes Prior   
Franchisor | David Corbett | Signs Express

Chairman | Andrew Quail | bfa


12:30 - 13:30 Is your business ready to be franchised?

This hour-long seminar is an introduction to franchising an existing business or developing a new venture:
• What kind of business can be franchised?
• Where do you start and who can advise you?
• Why and how do you write a franchise agreement?
• Understanding the risks and how to protect your franchised business.

 

Consultant | Brian Duckett | Howarth Franchising

Solicitor | John Pratt | Hamilton Pratt   
Franchisor | Michael Eyre | Blazes   
Chairman | Brian Smart | bfa


14:00 - 15:00 An in-depth look at franchising

For aspiring business owners who want to know more about the franchising concept:
• Understanding the types of franchises available
• The advantages of buying a franchise in a recession
• The size and the expected growth of the franchise market
• How the banks can help you fund your new venture.

 

Bank | Richard Holden | Lloyds TSB       
Solicitor | John Pratt | Hamilton Pratt   
Franchisor | Mike Goddard | Belvoir Lettings
Chairman | Andrew Quail | bfa

 

16:00 - 16:30 Take your next step with confidence

You have attended educational seminars, spoken to key advisers and met with franchisors, what next:
• Due diligence; making the right choice
• Understand what you are committing to
• What support is being offered; does it match your needs?
• The importance of legal advice and understanding the financial options
• The bfa's advised next steps.

 

Tom Endean | bfa


 

 

Saturday 3 October

 

11:00 - 12:00 An introduction to business-format franchising

For aspiring business owners who are new to the franchising concept:
• What should you look for in a franchise?
• How will buying a franchise change your life - on a personal and business level?
• When and why you should get legal advice
• How to obtain funding and access financial help.

 

Bank | Ken Braddock | HSBC
Solicitor | Gurmeet Jakhu | Hamilton Pratt   
Franchisor | Kelly Chambers | Dream Doors
Chairman | Andrew Quail | bfa

 

12:30 - 13:30 How to expand your business through franchising

This hour-long seminar is an introduction to franchising an existing business or developing a new venture:
• Where do you start and what are the main factors
to consider?
• How do you set the criteria for finding the right franchisee?
• What costs should you factor into franchising your business?
• How do you value your franchise?

 

Consultant | Clive Sawyer | Business Options
Solicitor | Jonathan Chadd | Leathes Prior
Franchisor | Mike Goddard | Belvoir Lettings
Chairman | Brian Smart | bfa

14:00 - 15:00 Why franchising can be the right decision after redundancy

Aimed at aspiring business owners looking for a new venture:
• How to approach a franchisor and the questions you need to ask
• The legalities of buying a franchise - what you must consider;
• What are the banks doing to support franchising in the UK?
• Should the economic climate affect your decision to buy a franchise?


Bank | Richard Holden | Lloyds TSB
Solicitor | Mike Barlow | Leathes Prior
Franchisor | Mark Witter | Venture UK
Chairman | Pip Wilkins | bfa
 

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