CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

9.30 – 10.00 Welcome refreshments

10.00 – 10.30 Mark Scott – Nat West

A guide to successful franchising

This session will help delegates on the path to becoming a salon franchise owner and has been created to take you through the basics of franchising.

10.30 – 11.15 Nick Williams – Franchise Development Services

How to prepare your business for franchising

Salon owners often ask just what they need to do to set up to expand via franchising and this session will clearly explain the steps they need to take. FDS will also explain the different ways of franchising and discuss the most suitable for the hairdressing industry.

11.15 – 11.45 Networking break

11.45 – 12.30 Mark Scott – NatWest Bank

How to raise finance

This session will simply and easily show the best ways of raising the finance for your selected franchise.

12.30 – 1.30 1.30 – 2.15

Lunch and Networking

Jonathan Chadd – Leathes Prior Solicitors

Understanding the responsibilities of the franchisor and the franchise salon owner

This session will be explaining the legal and other responsibilities of the Franchisor and those of the Franchise Owner once the franchise has been set up and will show that a clear understanding of responsibility by both parties is vital to the smooth running of the franchise as a whole.

2.15 – 3.00

Dean Laming – Salon Gold

Getting the right protection

Protecting the reputation and assets of your franchised business is vital. This session will clearly and simply explain the different types of insurance protection available and the best ways of protecting your investment.

3.00 – 3.30 3.45 – 4.15

4.15 – 5.00

Networking Break

Saks

Building a Brand

Networking

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