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Choose from a huge varierty of brands to suit you and your budget, from franchises across a variety of sectors including: accountancy, education, fitness, food & drink, property, children's activities and many more! All brands have been accredited by the British Franchise Association (bfa).
Learn all you need to know about franchising from the experts at over 40 free seminars. Topics include an introduction to franchising, how to avoid any pitfalls and how to raise finance for your franchise. Hear from financial and legal experts as well as representatives from the British Franchise Association (bfa).
Experts from Personal Career Management can help you to plan your future. Ask them about your transferable skills, what it takes to make it in franchising, and much more.
Read moreBring your children to the Children's Activity Centre, run by Creation Station, and have fun stress-free day whilst your partner explores the franchise opportunities on offer.
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Venture Marketing Group have been working in the franchise industry for over 25 years to enhance the success of hundreds of brands from a vast range of sectors.
By exhibiting with us, you will position yourself as a serious contender in the franchise industry. Your brand will benefit from a national marketing campaign that targets only the best candidates for your business.
Your logo will be included in our widespread national marketing campaign, which includes TV, radio, outdoor, email, digital, website and direct mail advertising.
The Franchise Exhibitions are exclusively supported by the British Franchise Association (
By showcasing your franchise at a fully accredited exhibition, you are demonstrating your commitment to ethical business practice. In turn, the support of the
The Franchise Exhibitions are the perfect platform to enhance your brand's influence and pertinence and generate qualified prospects with the best potential to become your future franchisees.
To find out more about how we can help you meet your
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Exhibiting franchises can upgrade their booking with a Pre-qualified Prospects Package, providing:
To find out more about how we can help you meet your recruitment needs, please call the franchise sales team
on +44 (0)20 8394 5245 or email franchise@vmgl.com.
Log in to the virtual National Franchise Exhibition on 21 & 22 May to chat to leading franchise brands, get expert advice and attend a packed programme of presentations - all from the comfort of your own home.
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The Growing Your Own Business (GYOB) conference and seminars are incorporated within The National Franchise Exhibition on 19 & 20 February at the NEC, Birmingham. Designed to equip potential business owners with the tools they need to maintain a successful business, experts and entrepreneurs will be offering free strategic advice throughout the two-day event.
Book free tickets for The National Franchise Exhibition to attend GYOB >>
When 'going it alone' and setting up a business, it is important to meet other like-minded aspiring business owners and successful entrepreneurs to build your network as well as your knowledge. By taking part in the Growing Your Own Business conference, not only will you make crucial connections with representatives from companies that specialise in promoting business growth, you will also have the opportunity to share your ideas and concerns with other visitors with varying levels of experience in building successful startups.
A new feature to this year's event on 19 & 20 February, the Growing Your Own Business Hub will offer expert business advice, crucial to starting up and growing a business.
Experts will be on hand to answer your queries. Find out about how to access finance, marketing strategy, digital growth and innovation.
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Inspiring entrepreneurs will share the secrets of their successful businesses at the Growing Your Own Business seminars. This year's keynotes are TV star/successful startup owner Carol Smillie and environmental entrepreneur/motivational speaker Kresse Wesling MBE.
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Find out how to develop and sustain a successful business at the Growing Your Own Business workshops, with advice on crowdfunding, SEO trends, publicity generation and boosting sales.
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Friday 13 October | 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 14 October | 10:00 - 16:00
Hall 3a
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
Click here for NEC directions, parking information and map. Call NEC, Birmingham T: +44 (0)121 780 4141.
Thinking of travelling up from London? Visitors can get 25% off their rail fare with Virgin Trains from London Euston direct to the NEC (Birmingham International) in just over an hour! Click here.
Tickets will be free of charge if you book them in advance by clicking here.
If you wish to attend on the day and do not book in advance, tickets will cost £15 on the door, unless a discount offer code is presented at the exhibition entrance.
FREE tickets can be booked online up until the close of show.
Click here to book free tickets.
To reserve accommodation please contact our official booking agents Ellis Salsby on +44 (0)1562 829939 or visit www.ellis-salsby.co.uk.