Take Control of your Future!

Take Control of your Future!

TAKING control of your own future by starting up your own business is an appealing prospect, especially in the current climate of uncertainty in the jobs market.

Going it alone, however, carries a high risk of failure, so why not join the thousands of people who’ve shared your dreams of self employment and taken the franchise route to business ownership.

Some of these franchisees will be among the many representatives from the world of franchising attending The National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC Birmingham this Friday and Saturday (September 30 and October 1) who will be delighted to talk to you about the advantages of being part of an established and well supported franchise network, and why it has proved to be the best option for them.

They will tell you that trading under a recognised brand name allows you to get your business up and running much faster and with fewer obstacles than trying to go it alone. And any problems and pitfalls have been identified and overcome by the franchisor, ensuring a smoother path to success for the franchisees.

The National Franchise Exhibition is a showcase of over 150 of the top franchise brands, and their franchisors will be encouraging prospective franchisees to come along for a chat and to learn more about the business opportunity and how it works, what's involved, and the qualities they are looking for in their franchise owners.

They can explain about the initial and ongoing franchise training they provide, and the ongoing support that is available from head office, putting franchisees at a huge advantage over independent start ups whose founders are on their own. 

If you need to raise finance to invest in a franchise, the banks invariably look more favourably on a franchise with a trading history and sound accounts than a brand new business with no track record, and experts from the leading banks who will be at The National Franchise Exhibition can offer you free advice on all aspects of franchise investment.

Then there are the legal issues to consider, not least the terms of the franchise agreement, which set out the responsibilities of the franchisee and the franchisor and afford a high level of protection of the brand and all members of the franchise network. Solicitors with experience in franchising will also be available at the NEC to answer any questions about franchise agreements.

Representatives from the bfa will be on hand to provide information on ethical franchising, choosing a franchise that has been accredited by the bfa, and the added benefits of bfa membership.

Complementing the line up of top quality exhibitors and industry experts and advisors is a programme of free visitor features, including the Franchisee Panels, a Franchise Resale Pavillion and a series of informative franchise seminars, so to register your place at The National Franchise Exhibition call 0844 257 8668 or visit www.franchiseinfo.co.uk where Sunday Express readers can gain free entry by entering the code NSEE4.