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Don't miss the Focus On Seminars: A series of 30 minute seminars, each focusing on a different franchise sector delivered by the most respected and experienced professionals in the franchise industry. Starting with a brief introducing into franchising, each seminar will look at the characteristics of the market, investment levels, expected return, skills needed, the common pitfall's and the day-to-day running's. These sessions will cover the most up-to-date practical, legal, strategic and financial issues.

Steve Bolton

Focus On High Investment

Steve Bolton

Learn about this market, the levels of investment needed and the achievable returns within this solid,...

Brad Burton

Be the business. Be the Brand. Be you.

Brad Burton

In 2005, Brad was £25,000 in personal debt and delivering pizzas to keep his start-up...

Shweta Jhajharia

Focus on Management

Shweta Jhajharia

If you are a 'people person' and enjoy managing a team, this sector is one...

Chris Allison

Focus On Business to Business

Chris Allison

Maybe you're considering a career change - a new job, or self-employment? How does working...

Robert Dick

Minimizing your commercial property costs - it's not all about the rent!

Robert Dick

This session will identify all the...

Graham Duckworth

Focus on Management

Graham Duckworth

If you are a 'people person' and enjoy managing a team, a management franchise is...

Matt O'Neil

Focus On Business to Business

Matt O'Neil

Matt O'Neil, Recruitment Manager for ERA, interviews an ERA franchise partner. Hear their first-hand experience...

Gary Townley

If you think IP won't affect your franchise.Then think again.

Gary Townley

Franchising is all about using someone else's intellectual property (IP). Find...

Dawn Engelbrecht

Focus on Working with Children

Dawn Engelbrecht

Working with children can be a highly rewarding business on many levels, but with...

Rogelio Martinez

Focus On Educational

Rogelio Martinez

In this seminar you will learn how to identify the right Education-related Franchise for you,...

Paul Hughes

Dealing with Companies House

Paul Hughes

Come along to this seminar to learn how to incorporate a limited company. All company officers...

Jay Kim

Focus On Restaurant

Jay Kim

10 years ago, if you asked a man on the street what a franchise was,...

Vikas Anand

What's Hot in Franchising?

Vikas Anand

The sad truth is that a business opportunity that was at one time 'Hot' can...

Peter Croney

Focus on Fitness and Health

Peter Croney

After a year of sport that the UK has never seen the likes of before,...

David Abingdon

Marketing Essentials

David Abingdon

Profits are being poured away because business owners simply do not know how to increase their...

Carole Stubbs & Vickie Knighton

Recruiting the Right Franchisees & Managing your Network

Carole Stubbs & Vickie Knighton

Covering all elements needed to successfully...

Mike McGuire

The 6 Critical Steps to Business Success

Mike McGuire

ActionCOACH Business Coach and UK Area Developer, Mike McGuire, explains how helping others can...

Shweta Jhajharia & Ian Christelow

The 3 Keys to Earning 100k a Year

Shweta Jhajharia & Ian Christelow

AC UK co-founder, Ian Christelow, explains...

Clive Sawyer

Essential Women's Guide to Buying a Franchise

Clive Sawyer

Clive Sawyer of Business Options will explain the basics of franchising, what someone looking...

Nicholas Turkington

Focus on Education

Nicholas Turkington

The services provided by franchises within this sector do not suffer from the vagaries of...

Sandra Patterson

Franchising as a Couple

Sandra Patterson

With some of the most successful businesses being run by couples, working with your partner...

Dawn Engelbrecht

Focus on Buying a Master Franchise

Dawn Engelbrecht

This seminar will cover everything to consider when purchasing a Master Franchise, including: length...

Jonathan Chadd and Clive Sawyer

How to Franchise your Business

Jonathan Chadd and Clive Sawyer

Advice from the experts on whether...

Ian McIntosh

Focus on Mobile

Ian McIntosh

Local service, national recognition and generated leads are all bywords of mobile franchise sector – whether...

Rachel Ray

Focus on Flexible/Home Based

Rachel Ray

This is a seminar for entrepreneurs / mumtrepreneurs who want to build a business to fit...

Murielle Maupoint

Ladies, Time to Take the Plunge!

Murielle Maupoint

Do you dream of running your own business but are afraid of taking the...

Rachel Ray

THE F FACTOR- Choosing a female-friendly franchise

Rachel Ray

With women already responsible for almost 80% of purchasing decisions and predicted to...

Dave Williams

How to Finance your Franchise

Dave Williams

Financial support and guidance is essential to ensuring any businesses success. Find out how best...

Stephen Jordan

Focus on Low Investment

Stephen Jordan

Low-cost franchises are those that typically cost £15,000 or less, in many instances the investment...

Panel Discussion

Quiz the Franchisee

Panel Discussion

In this interactive panel discussion, visitors will get the inside track on how current frachisee's...

Doug Collins

Focus on Hospitality

Doug Collins

If providing customer service is your speciality, then a franchise in hospitality could be your calling

John Mac Namara

Why Choosing Franchising is a Good Way to Start

John Mac Namara

Starting a new business can be challenging and support can be limited, that's...