Get a head start in business at Scotland's largest franchise exhibition: Glasgow will be hosting The British Franchise Exhibition, where an exciting range of business opportunities will be showcased. The exhibition, incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference and taking place at the SECC on Friday 13 & Saturday 14 June 2008, will feature many well-known companies offering a wide variety of franchises, making it a 'not to be missed' event for all aspiring entrepreneurs. Held in association with the British Franchise Association (Bfa) and supported by the Daily Mail, the event is the perfect place to find out all there is to know about franchising and how to run a successful business.

The British Franchise Exhibition forms the focal point of Scottish Franchise Week. Organised by the Bfa, Scottish Franchise Week has been established to promote sustainable business in Scotland and includes a number of seminars and networking opportunities throughout the week, culminating in The British Franchise Exhibition.

Why consider a franchise? Franchising is growing rapidly worldwide as a safe and proven way to develop a successful venture and offers ready-made solutions to many of the uncertainties faced by start up businesses. Visitors to the show will be able to meet with a wide range of leading franchised companies and assess for themselves the benefits of running their own business as part of an established franchise brand. They can also meet existing franchisees to gain a clear insight into the reality of working with a particular business. Leading companies exhibiting include: Cartridge World, Revive! Auto Innovations, Ink Refills, Myhome, Snap-on-Tools, Cash Generator, National Schoolwear Centres, The Streat Franchising and Travail Employment Group.

Also not to be missed will be the series of highly informative free seminars run by the Bfa throughout the two-day event. Offering invaluable advice and featuring successful franchising case studies, these seminars are the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to find out more about becoming a franchisee or franchisor.

 'An introduction to franchising' - for prospective franchisees

Friday 11:15 & 15:30 and Saturday 10:15 & 12:30
This seminar is aimed at aspiring business owners and will address issues such as: the benefits of franchising versus other business formats; what the franchisor looks for in a franchisee; what a franchisee should look for in a franchisor; the size and the expected growth in the franchise market; the initial choice of a franchise; the business plan and finance and how to get financial backing.

'How to franchise your business'- for prospective franchisors

Friday 13:30 and Saturday 12:30
This seminar consists of a short introduction to franchising as a means of expanding an existing business or developing a new venture.

The Franchisee Forum – from employee to franchisee -  is new to Glasgow and will provide the perfect fact-finding opportunity for visitors to question and network with existing franchisees about the realities and day-to day running of their own businesses.

The British Franchise Exhibition and Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference are open from 10am each day, closing at 5pm on Friday 13 June and 4pm on Saturday 14 June.

For FREE fast-track entry please register at www.franinfo.co.uk using the promo code: IFC. If you are unable to register online please present a print-out of this page on the door of the exhibition for free entry.

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Date: 07/05/2008
Source: Clareville Press Office for BFE

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