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Business Franchise Business Franchise magazine, the official journal of the bfa and the official magazine of the
Mike Seaman bfa-approved franchise exhibitions, is the essential read for potential franchisees. The magazine
t: +44 (0)20 8394 5283
features in-depth articles on every aspect of the industry, franchisee success stories as well as finance
e: advertising@businessfranchise.com
and legal advice. Business Franchise is distributed as part of the bfa Franchisee Guide, through
www.businessfranchise.com
various business organisations and handed out free at all of the six Franchise exhibitions throughout
Locations covered: UK
the year.
It also forms part of the franchise information packs distributed via the franchise units at all the
major high street banks, resettlement centres, career centres and business advice centres. The
magazine is further supported by businessfranchise.com, which showcases franchise opportunities
and offers franchise advice online. Business Franchise is also available online in an interactive digital
format, which means it reaches an even wider audience. Visit www.businessfranchise.com to view
the virtual magazine.
Franchise Exhibitions The Franchise Exhibitions have grown spectacularly year on year making them the biggest and
Mike Seaman
most successful franchise events in the UK. The portfolio of events now consists of six franchise
t: +44 (0)20 8394 5283
exhibitions throughout the year taking place in Manchester, London and Birmingham as well as
e: michael.seaman@vmgl.com
Glasgow, Dublin and Belfast.
www.franchiseinfo.co.uk
Each event enables you to expand your franchise network and gives you the opportunity to talk
www.franchiseinfo.ie
face-to-face with pre-qualified potential franchisees that have the money ready to invest in your
Locations covered: UK
franchise. Extensive marketing campaigns ensure large qualified audiences with advertising featuring
in national, local and trade press, and on local radio campaigns and outdoor media such as billboards,
bus sides and tube train panels, and more recently a comprehensive TV campaign has been launched
to promote The British & International Franchise Exhibition. The exhibitions are also promoted via a
comprehensive PR campaign, with complimentary ticket distribution and on various industry websites.
FranchiseInfo FranchiseInfo.co.uk is the official website for the Franchise Exhibitions in the UK and Ireland. It
Ryan Sanderson
offers potential franchisees a unique online resource with all the information about the upcoming
t: +44 (0)20 8394 5232
exhibitions as well as a comprehensive directory of franchise opportunities.
e: ryan.sanderson@vmgl.com
www.franchiseinfo.co.uk
The website provides a wealth of advice from the bfa, accountants and consultants, making
Franchiseinfo an invaluable tool for anyone seriously looking to invest in franchise.
www.franchiseinfo.ie
Locations covered: UK & Ireland
Promoted through all advertising mediums from radio and billboards to national and regional
newspapers, Franchiseinfo is the ideal way to recruit new franchisees, re-sell existing territories or
find master license holders, as well as boosting your company’s profile within the franchise industry.
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Growing Your Own Business
The Growing Your Own Business portfolio of events is incorporated within the Franchise Exhibitions.
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www.franchiseinfo.
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-day events bring together professionals to discuss trends, opportunities and challenges in
t: +44 (0)20 8394 5100
taking a business successfully through its early years.
e: scott.bannerman@vmgl.com
www.sme-events.com
Delivering a free conference, business advice, workshops and networking opportunities these events
www.sme-events.ie
provide thousands of visitors the opportunity to learn from the experts and gain the skills they need
Locations covered: UK & Ireland
to grow their businesses. Each event is promoted via an extensive marketing and PR campaign with
advertising featuring in national, local, regional and trade press; local radio campaigns and outdoor
media. The events are also promoted via B2B newsletters and various industry websites.
www.franchiseinfo.co.uk
Learning Magazine
A key source of information for business learning and development buyers, Learning Magazine offers
Andrew Gee
its readers comprehensive advice and product information as well as the latest news and views on the
t: +44 (0)20 8394 5222
learning industry, produced in a contemporary and stylish format.
e: andrew
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www.learningmagazine.co.uk
Learning Magazine is a high quality quarterly magazine, published by Venture Marketing Group, which
Locations covered: UK
has organised the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition for the past 16 years.
Each issue contains up-to-date editorial on the hottest issues in the learning industry, including features
on key industry topics, exclusive interviews with L&D specialists and opinion insights from leading
industry figures.
To subscribe, visit the website, email subscriptions@vmgl.com or call +44 (0)20 8394 5272.
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