The British Franchise Exhibition
13 & 14 June 2008, SECC, Glasgow

Free seminars from the British Franchise Association

British Franchise Association

The British Franchise Association (bfa) will be holding a series of free franchising seminars at The British Franchise Exhibition in Glasgow.

 

Aimed at providing an essential overview to anyone who is new to franchising, they provide the perfect introduction to anyone thinking about buying a franchise or franchising their own business.

 

The seminars are free of charge on the day. Arrive early to secure your seat and hear from experts in the field offering informed and experienced franchise advice.

 

‘An introduction to franchising' - for prospective franchisees

 

Friday 13 June - 11:15 and 15:30

Speakers include:

Richard Holden of Lloyds TSB
Martin O’Neill of WJM
Gerry Carey of The Streat
Angus MacLeod of WJM
Garth Alison of Fastsigns

Saturday 14 June - 10:15 and 14:30

Speakers include:

Richard Holden of Lloyds TSB
David Kaye of Bell & Scott
Bill Hendrie of Travail Employment
Mark Llewellyn of Revive!

 

 

These seminars are aimed at aspiring business owners, new to the franchising concept and will address issues including:

 

  • the benefits of franchising versus other business formats; what the franchisor looks for in a franchisee;
  • what a franchisee should look for in a franchisor;
  • the size and the expected growth in the franchise market;
  • the initial choice of franchise;
  • the business plan and the finance and how to get it.


'How to franchise your business' - for prospective franchisors

 

Friday 13 June - 13:30

Speakers include:

Roy Seaman of FDS
Angus MacLeod of WJM
Mark Llewellyn of Revive!

 

Saturday 14 June - 12:30

Tony Urwin of FDS
David Kaye of Bell & Scott
Bill Hendrie of Travail Employment

This free hour-long seminar consists of a short introduction to franchising as a means of expanding an existing business or developing a new venture.

 

The panellists are all either bfa affiliated or bfa members.

Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference

Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference is incorporated within The British Franchise Exhibition Glasgow.

 

 

This essential event gives you access to small business suppliers who can help you grow your business.

 

 

Whether you run your own franchised business, manage, or are looking to take up a franchise outlet, or you are an independent business owner, this event can seriously help boost your profitability and strengthen your business.

 

 

Exhibitors at the Scottish event range from marketing and sales specialists to government bodies, and financial experts to communications companies.

 

 

Growing Your Own Business also features a FREE conference.

 

 

Hear from real-life success stories about how the UK's leading entrepreneurs built their businesses, and offer you practical advice for developing your own business.

 

 

For full seminar programme information and a list of exhibitors visit www.sme-events.com