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British Franchise Association
APRIL 2009
Countdown to bfa Annual Conference 2009
THE BFA Annual Conference for 2009 will take its inspiration from the 12 months in a way that has bene ted the core business and everyone
economy and media that dominates all the messages surrounding us. Being involved in the franchise network.
held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on 18 and 19 The HSBC Award for Enterprise is speci cally aimed at recognising those
June, this exclusive member event will be aimed at the real skills, advice and franchisors that have developed creative business strategies to overcome
information that businesses can use to ensure strong business foundations. challenges that would otherwise hinder growth and development, or have
Themed on the “Build to Last”, speakers and interactive seminars established more effective ways of running their business to ensure long
will look at the core requirements and opportunities that need to be term sustainability; inspiring all those working within the franchise network.
considered. This will accompany the latest updates and news from industry
experts and the bfa, providing information on many of the developments bfa seminars
on which the industry is focusing. As the voice and self regulating body of the franchising industry, the
bfa is well placed to educate individuals and businesses alike about the
Awards opportunities that franchising, as a successful business model, can bring.
Don’t forget to make sure you have booked your place at the Franchisor of Seminars are not a pill for success; they do not provide you with a
the Year Awards on 18 June. These important industry awards celebrate the formula that will guarantee you riches, but what they will do is prepare you
best of franchising with this year looking at those who have truly emulated properly to act in a professional and informed manner. This alone can mean
the theme of “Today’s Foundations for Tomorrow’s Success” – investing and the different between success and failure.
building a solid and robust business to support the ongoing prosperity of There are two key types of seminars that the bfa operates. One of its
the entire network. seminars is for those looking to invest into an existing franchise system; to
Alongside the bfa Franchisor of the Year Award are the highly prized become a franchisee.
Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year and HSBC Award for The other is for those that have an existing business and are looking into
Enterprise. Both reward exceptional levels of insight and investment in core using the franchise business model to expand and grow their business; to
areas of business. become a franchisor.
The Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year awards franchisors
that have found the most innovative and effective ways of building, For information on any of the above, contact the bfa on 01865 379 892 or visit
developing, promoting and adding value to their brands during the last
www.thebfa.org.
April 2009
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