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Show Guide Comprehensive conference programme Features


Wherever you are in your search for that perfect business, take time to attend the comprehensive free conference covering everything you need to know before you take that big step into the world of franchising.


The conference is divided into a number of tracks to enable you to pick and choose the seminars relevant to your needs.


bfa franchising seminars: The industry’s leading experts off er essential advice for anyone thinking of buying a franchise or looking to franchise their business. Sessions cover everything from the basics and how to get started to an in-depth look at franchising, including legal and fi nancial considerations.


Executives in franchising: There is a wide variety of management-based franchise opportunities available, perfect for those with strong sales, management, business and people skills. These seminars will give a complete picture of the ‘white-collar’ managerial franchise businesses available.


Friday 8 June 2012 bfa franchising panel seminars


Industry experts provide practical independent and impartial guidance on all aspects of franchising.


10:45 – 11:45 • Theatre 1 An introduction to franchising For those new to the franchising concept, fi nd out: • How buying a franchise can change your life – on a personal and business level


• What you should look for in a franchise • Why and when you should get legal advice


12:00 – 13:00 • Theatre 1


Essential tips for franchising your business For those who want to franchise an existing business or develop a new venture, discover: • What kind of business can be franchised • Where do you start and gain advice • The importance of a franchise agreement


15:00 – 16:00 • Theatre 1


Choosing franchising after redundancy For those who are changing their career, fi nd out: • How to approach a franchisor and what questions to ask • The legalities of buying a franchise • If the economic climate should affect your decision to buy a franchise


16:15 – 16:45 • Theatre 1


Taking your fi rst step into franchising You have done your research... what next? • Due diligence – making the right choice • Understanding what you are committing to


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• What support is being offered and does it match your needs? • The bfa’s advised next steps


High-level investment franchising


12:15 – 12:45 • Theatre 2 Buying the right franchise: 1000:1


Paul Davies, Franchise Sales Manager, United Carpets


13:00 – 13:30 • Theatre 2 3 simple steps to earning £50k – £150k net profi t per year in 2 – 5 years from a property portfolio worth £1 – £5 million


Steve Bolton, Founder, Platinum Property Partners


Executives in franchising 13:45 – 14:15 • Theatre 2


Running a letting and sales business from home


Ben Grove, Commercial Director, EstatesDirect.com


Hands-on franchising 14:30 – 15:00 • Theatre 2


Kumon Educational: Making their future your business


Sean McKeon, Franchise Recruitment Manager, Kumon Educational


Friday’s conference programme continues... Sponsored by:


Growing your own business: For current business owners who need to fi nd out how to grow their business on a budget.


Hands-on franchising: There are a whole host of franchises for those with practical hands- on skills, who enjoy meeting new people and getting out and about. Learn more about operating a hands-on franchise.


High-level investment franchising: Some businesses require more capital than others, but provide a far greater return on investment. Find out in these seminars what makes them diff erent and why they can cost more than other franchises.


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Franchising your business: If you have a successful business, franchising can be a very eff ective way of growing. You off er franchisees a business format including your brand, business system, and support services under contractual terms. Find out about the considerable development work that is required before you can begin to recruit franchisees.


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