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13 & 14 October 2017 | NEC, Birmingham The National


Franchise Exhibition NEC, Birmingham 16 & 17 February


Friday 16 February 10am – 5pm


Saturday 17 February 10am – 4pm


To register for free tickets, please


business and is contemplating franchising to expand their operations will be served by a set of seminars dedicated to this topic. Hosted by the bfa, Ashtons Franchise Consulting and Franchise Intelligence, these seminars will reveal the mechanics of franchising a business and the potential returns on offer.


For anyone looking to nurture the skills


required to grow and maintain a thriving venture, the Growing Your Own Business Conference is an essential feature of the event. Experts specialising in sales, marketing, PR and customer service will host interactive workshops and seminars for visitors and there is the opportunity to network with specialists and peers alike at the hub. Two keynote speakers will provide motivation and encouragement as they share their stories of business ownership and success. Shola Kaye of Speak Up Like a DIVA will coach her audience on how to communicate confidently to get the results they desire, while Ivo Gormley of GoodGym will inspire with his story of turning his vision of combining exercise and community


service into a successful business. Always cited as a vital step in the


research process, quizzing existing franchisees at exhibition stands is encouraged. Visitors should also grab the chance to pose questions to the panel during the Real Franchise Stories sessions, where franchisees who’ve been operating franchise businesses for some time will be ready to share sage advice with their audience. Free one-to-one advice will be available to visitors from a range of experts in the franchise and finance industry. Professional advisers will consult on financial, legal and franchise development matters. The Careers Clinic will offer appointments to help individuals understand their transferable skills and to formulate a career plan, aiding their assessment of which franchise could be right for them.


Franchise Finance will be present to talk visitors through a diverse panel of funding options available, including exclusive access to a franchise fund of £50million. With franchises to suit every investment


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level, interest and lifestyle goal alongside the comprehensive range of advice and coaching on offer at The National Franchise Exhibition, a visit to the event will prove invaluable to anyone considering franchising for their next move. Helen Wood, portfolio sales manager for The Franchise Exhibitions, comments: “The National Franchise Exhibition offers a golden opportunity for anyone considering franchising to meet with bfa-accredited brands and to gather practical advice on how to make their dream of being boss of their own successful venture a reality.”


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