15:00 – 16:00
The National Franchise Exhibition Show Guide Saturday 25 February 2012
Choosing franchising after redundancy For those who are changing their career and considering franchising, fi nd out:
• How to approach a franchisor and the questions you need to ask • The legalities of buying a franchise – what you must consider • What the banks are doing to support franchising in the UK • If the economic climate should affect your decision to buy a franchise Berkeley Harris, WPA (franchisor); Pip Wilkins, bfa (chairman)
16:15 – 16:45 Taking your fi rst step into franchising 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 and does it match your needs? • The importance of legal advice and understanding the fi nancial options • The bfa’s advised next steps
Executives in franchising Find out how to harness your sales, management and business skills with an executive franchise
13:45 – 14:15
In business for yourself, not by yourself: choosing the ideal franchise for you
Edward Brewer, Franchise Development Director, Auditel
High-level investment franchising Invaluable advice on where to start for high-level investors
12:15 – 12:45 Three simple steps to £100,000 a year passive income within 3-5 years
Steve Bolton, Founder, Platinum Property Partners 13:00 – 13:30
Buying the right franchise: 1000:1 Paul Davies, Franchise Sales Manager, United Carpets
Franchising your business Thinking about franchising your business? Find out how from industry experts
10:30 – 11:15 How to successfully franchise your business
Roy Seaman, Franchise Consultant, Franchise Development Services 15:15 – 16:00
Franchising your business: the fi nancial elements Tony Urwin, Franchise Consultant, Franchise Development Services
Growing your own business
If you are looking to develop, grow or even start a business, be inspired by some recent success stories
11:30 – 12:00 Keynote address: Twitter can rule the world Thomas Power, Founder, Ecademy
13:45 – 14:15 Ten ways to make your data pay
Mick Ridley, Managing Director, Meta
14:30 – 15:00 Top tips for growing a business by franchising
Fiona Boswell, Senior Associate and Head of Franchise & Phillipa Dempster, Partner and Head of Commercial Services, Freeth Cartwright
Sponsored by:
bfa franchising panel seminars Industry experts provide practical, independent and impartial guidance on all aspects of franchising.
10:45 – 11:45
What to consider when choosing a franchise For aspiring business owners who want to learn more about the franchising concept, understand: • The benefi ts of franchising versus starting from scratch • What a franchisor looks for in a franchisee and vice versa • What is a franchise agreement and when you need to use a solicitor • The importance of business plans and how to obtain funding Robin Page, Cash Generator, (Franchisor); Pip Wilkins, bfa, (Chairman)
12:00 – 13:00
Expanding your business through franchising How to franchise an existing business or develop a new venture, learn: • Where do you start and what are the main factors to consider? • Understanding the type of franchisee that will fi t your business • What will it cost to franchise your business? • How do you decide on a price for your franchise? Brian Duckett ,The Franchising Centre, (Consultant); Andrew Quail, bfa, (Chairman)
14:30 – 15:30 Making franchising your future
For those who have decided to take the franchising route and would like to fi nd out more, fi nd out: • 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 Philippa Dempster, Freeth Cartwright, (Solicitor); Tom Endean, bfa, (Chairman)
Executives in franchising Find out how to harness your sales, management and business skills with an executive franchise
11:00 – 11:30
In business for yourself, not by yourself: choosing the ideal franchise for you Edward Brewer, Franchise Development Director, Auditel
High-level investment franchising Invaluable advice on where to start for high-level investors
13:30 – 14:00
Buying the right franchise: 1000:1 Paul Davies, Franchise Sales Manager, United Carpets
14:15 – 14:45 Three simple steps to £100,000 a year passive income within 3-5 years Steve Bolton, Founder, Platinum Property Partners
Franchising your business Thinking about franchising your business? Find out how from industry experts
Sponsored by:
11:45 – 12:30 Creating a genuine business format franchise Tony Urwin, Franchise Consultant, Franchise Development Services
15:00 – 15:45
Franchising your business: the franchisors obligations Gary Rigby, Franchise Consultant, Franchise Development Services
Growing your own business If you are looking to develop, grow or even start a business, be inspired by some recent success stories
12:45 – 13:15 Keynote address: Anyone can do it: developing the right ideas into a business Nick Holzherr, Managing Director, QRky
14:15 – 14:45 Ten ways to make your data pay Mick Ridley, Managing Director, Meta
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