Calling all entrepreneurs
December 1st 2007 According to show organisers, a visit to The British Franchise Exhibition, Manchester Central, 25 & 26 January 2008, is a must for any budding entrepreneur seeking business opportunities within the cleaning industry
Why consider a franchise business? Franchising is growing rapidly worldwide as a proven way to develop successful new businesses because it offers ready-made solutions to those wanting to set up a new venture.
Forming a significant part of the substantial £11 billion franchise market, cleaning franchise businesses are particularly appealing in that often they don't require specialist knowledge, they are in an established industry sector and don't involve vast start-up costs.This year's exhibition will showcase a selection of leading cleaning brands including, Dublcheck and Myhome.
As the North of England's premier franchise event, the exhibition gives visitors the chance to meet a wide range of well-established franchised companies, allowing people to assess the benefits of running their own business as part of an established franchise brand.
The event features over 100 companies from a diverse range of industries, giving visitors the chance to find a business opportunity that is the ideal match to their interests and skills.
In addition, there will be experts from the British Franchise Association (bfa), to help guide visitors on the practical issues of franchising such as raising finance and handling legal contracts.
bfa franchise seminars
Taking place on both days of the event, free seminars run by the bfa will offer visitors free franchising advice as well as featuring key success stories. Presented by leading speakers from the UK franchise industry, the seminars provide the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to find out more about becoming a franchisee or franchisor.
These seminars include:
- An introduction to franchising – for prospective franchisees 11.00 am & 3.30 pm Friday & 11.00 am & 2.30 pm Saturday
- How to franchise your business – for prospective franchisors 12.30 pm Friday and Saturday
Franchise Match-Making Zone
The ever-popular Franchise Match-Making Zone helps match up visitors with their ideal franchise.
Participants will gain guidance on the most suitable franchise options available at the event according to their level of investment, key interests and location.The Zone will then provide visitors with a bespoke route plan around the exhibition.
Franchisee forum – employee to franchisee
New to the exhibition this year, an interactive forum will provide the perfect fact-finding and networking opportunity for prospective franchisees.Consisting of a panel of existing franchisees and chaired by an impartial leading member of the franchise industry, the panel will field questions from visitors about the process of becoming a franchisee.Taking place on Friday 25 January at 2pm, the panel discussion will last 30 minutes, followed by an informal 30-minute afternoon tea and networking session. Visitors are invited to prebook a place in advance by e-mailing sarah.sweby@vmgl.com.
Event details
The British Franchise Exhibition is open from 10am each day, closing at 5pm on Friday 25 January and 4pm on Saturday 26 January.To register for The British Franchise Exhibition in Manchester and the Growing Your Own Exhibition & Conference, call 0870 777 1082 or visit www.franinfo.co.uk or www.sme-events.com.Callers can purchase tickets by credit card for £8 each or £7 each for two or more.
Admission on the door is £10.
Cleaning Matters has arranged FREE entry for readers, saving up to £10 per person. For FREE fast-track entry please register at www.franinfo.co.uk using the promo code: CLM1. If you are unable to register online please present a print-out of this page on the door of the exhibition for free entry.
Future events
The British & International Franchise Exhibition and the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference, Olympia, London, 4 & 5 April 2008
The British Franchise Exhibition and the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference, SECC, Glasgow 13 & 14 June 2008 The National Franchise Exhibition and the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference, NEC, Birmingham 3 & 4 October 2008. For further details on any of the events, visit www.franinfo.co.uk
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