Enhance your franchise potential at the Irish Franchise Exhibition

Featuring some of the leading franchisors from Ireland, the UK and overseas The Irish Franchise Exhibition at Shelbourne Hall, the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), 17-18 November 2006, is the not to be missed exhibition for budding franchisees looking to buy a franchise.

A growth industry estimated at > EUR> 1.6 billion, and employing an estimated 22,000 people in Ireland, statistics from the Bank of Ireland forecast that there will be in excess of 20,000 new business start ups in Ireland in 2006.

As a proven way to develop successful new business ventures,franchising is growing rapidly on a global scale because it offers ready-made solutions to many of the uncertainties faced by those wanting to set up a new business venture for the first time, or for those venturing into new markets.

The event is supported by the Irish Franchise Association, the Irish Independent newspaper and Franchise Ireland Magazine and is sponsored by Godfathers Pizza.

Leading franchisors will be exhibiting at the event, offering opportunities from a wide cross-section of business sectors, including management consultancies, recruitment, food and drink, health and fitness, cleaning companies, and confectionery. The exhibition will feature hundreds of proven business ideas from companies including Oí Briens Sandwich Bars, Signs Express, Cash Generator, Lasertech and Vendamax. These companies will be on hand to offer information and advice about buying a franchise and provide a wealth of new ideas for ambitious entrepreneurs.

The exhibition will also feature an invaluable free seminar programme that will be run on both days of the show. Hosted by the Irish Franchise Association and addressed by industry leaders and practitioners, this free seminar will not only provide valuable advice on the key aspects of franchising, but will also act as a guidance on how to develop and strengthen your existing business. Key topics addressed include:-

Friday 17 November 2006
* An introduction to franchising
* Finding the funds to grow your business
* Purchasing a franchise: a legal guide
* Maximising sales opportunities for your business
* Choosing a franchise that is right for you
* Evolving into a winning entrepreneur
* A franchisee> í> s perspective

Saturday 18 November 2006
* An introduction to franchising
* A guide to successful business planning
* Growth areas and opportunities in Ireland
* Securing funds for your business
* How to franchise your business
* The secrets to effective branding and marketing

The Irish Franchise Association will also be on hand at the exhibition to provide invaluable resources and expertise to help visitors make that crucial franchise decision. Financial advice and independent franchising advice will also be made available from major high street banks, leading accountancy firms and independent franchising advisors.

The Irish Franchise Exhibition will also incorporate The Growing YourOwn Business Showcase and Conference that will provide advice on all aspects of business including financing, strategic planning, sales and marketing. It also features a series of free seminars, offering guidance on how to increase your profits and successfully steer your business through its development years. For further information visit www.growingyourownbusiness.ie

For further information on the event or to pre register please logo onto www.franinfo.ie Tickets for the event are priced at EUR 7 in advance and EUR 10 on the door.