Free Educational Franchise Seminars

Knowledge is power and vital if you are considering a franchise.

Next Seminars:

>   Hilton London Euston, April 21, 2011 at 6:30 pm
>   Hilton Leeds City, May 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm
>   Hilton Birmingham Metropole, May 19, 2011 at 6:30 pm
>   Hilton Manchester Airport, June 2, 2011 at 6:30 pm

In any sphere of life, knowledge is power. In general, people who are successful are people who are especially knowledgeable in their given field.

This is clearly true in business and has always been the case. Anyone who has ever invested in a business venture without sufficient research was either naive, enjoyed thin ice, or simply, had money to burn! In the current economic climate, thorough research is arguably more important than ever.

Information is currency in today's world.

If you are considering investing in a franchise, you need to be armed with the right information to succeed, and this is why the series of educational franchise seminars are being run all around the country. Today, it is in all our interests for new businesses to succeed! The rolling programme of evening events is now sponsored by LloydsTSB, and currently free for participants to attend. The seminars are an invaluable source of information for those considering becoming their own boss.

What type of people start a franchise, and what special information do they need?

Put simply, a franchise is the granting of a licence by one business owner to another. It could involve almost any type of business, opportunities exist across the board and attract people from all walks of life.

Like any new business start-up, candidates need a proper grasp on the possible pitfalls as well as potential benefits and rewards, but they also need an understanding of the specifics of the industry. For example, they may already know that banks generally prefer franchise business models. In a recession, lenders are far more willing to back an established brand with a tried and tested business model, over a totally new unproven concept.

‘Know thyself’ – with such a wide range of business opportunities which is right for you?

It is incredibly important to choose a franchise which suits you as an individual, taking personal requirements, motivation and lifestyle into account. It is also imperative to know what kind of relationship you will have with a franchisor, what obligations you can expect, and what support will be included. Last but hardly least, it is vital to be clear about what you can afford to invest, and prudent impartial advice can only help on this front.

Franchise Seminars have been running since 2001 and have always had a strong educational focus. Today it’s more important than ever to see new ventures succeed. It is in everyone’s interest that key information is made available. The delivery of the Franchise Seminars is now supported by LloydsTSB Commercial. The evening events are designed to cover the basics of the franchisor – franchisee relationship, and to provide a framework for prospective franchisees to follow when assessing opportunities. The structure of the seminar also includes information on securing funding and the opportunity to book a One2One session with a franchise professional.

Who wouldn’t take up the opportunity to get valuable information and advice free of charge?