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So, you’ve decided that you finally want to be your own boss. No more employers asking you to work weekends; no more menial tasks that make you pull your hair out. You want to run your own business, take your future into your own hands, and call all the shots. But, what do you do now? Do you start from scratch? Do you spend months thinking of a business idea and putting together a business plan that may or may not hold water? Or, do you consider buying an already established business, working for yourself but not completely on your own? If you’re struggling to make this decision, I have two words for you: franchise show.

At over hundreds of locations all across North America and throughout the year, thousands of representatives of many of the world’s most successful franchises make themselves available at these unique networking events. Have you ever wanted to know if most Subway franchise owners work weekends? Or, maybe you’ve been wondering what kind of long-term support you would receive from the McDonald’s headquarters? Well, this is your opportunity to find out.

At these open-to-the-public events, you can ask all the questions you want. Whether you are interested in a full or part-time opportunity, a single or multi-unit franchise, or one with an initial investment of $3,000 or three million, these events are the perfect opportunity to check things out.

A franchise show is your chance to learn what it takes to be a successful franchise owner, if it’s right for you, and if so, which one. From question and answer sessions to free seminars, you can hear more about the unique benefits of running a franchise. You can also learn about the pitfalls of such a venture and how to best avoid them. Everything from financing and legal issues, to choosing the best franchise for you, are some of the key topics that are covered.

Whether you live in Calgary, Ottawa, New York or Salt Lake City, there is an event waiting for you. And, it does not matter whether you want to enter the food service or retail and service industries, these are the perfect opportunities to scout things out.

Don’t be fooled and think that these events are only for people interested in buying a franchise. If you already own a business and are look for a business partner, this is the perfect networking opportunity.

A franchise show is the best place to start your search for a new business venture. Keep in mind that not all of them are of the same quality or feature the same caliber of exhibitors, so if you are serious about getting into the industry, try to attend at least one before making any of your buying decisions. National ones such as those run by the Canadian Franchise Association are your best bets. And, whatever you do, don’t get into bed with anyone before you do your homework. Buyer beware is still the smartest way to fare.





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John Power, founder of Biltmore Franchise Consulting, has extensive experience developing and marketing franchises and business opportunities. He has been in and around franchising for over twenty years. From 1980 through 1990 he conceptualized, organized, and developed the American Video Association. He grew AVA to 2,000 national members, before selling the company it 1990. It was later merged into another home video marketing company. From 2000 to 2005 he worked as a contract marketing and human resources consultant to several local and national companies. In 2005 Mr. Power began working as a franchise development consultant on a full-time basis. Since that time he has helped more than three dozen companies initiate and develop their franchising program. He notes that there are many companies interested in developing a franchise program, and who need his specialized assistance. Mr. Power is a “hands-on” franchise consultant. He said, “I am the ‘nuts and bolts’ person who tends to the details for my clients.” Mr. Power holds a B.S. degree with a major in Marketing. See: www.biltmorefranchise.com You may contact Mr. Power at: jpower@biltmorefranchise.co - Visit John Power's Website

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Anne Barr has over 26 years experience in sales and marketing, six years as a franchisee. She has assisted over 367 business owners and purchasers to achieve their goals in career change, transition and exit strategy. She holds the designation of Certified Franchise Executive from the International Franchise Association, Certified Business Intermediary from the International Business Brokers Association and Board Certified Broker from the Texas Association of Business Brokers. Anne is active in professional organizations, networking groups and volunteers for non-profit entities. As owner/operator of four successful businesses, Anne has proven people skills and enjoys helping clients find the right "fit" in business ownership. Visit www.FranchiseOpportunitySpecialist.com for more information about me and my company. - Visit Anne Barr's Website

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John Brennan Ed.D. Dr. Brennan is President of Interpersonal Development, LLC, a training and development firm. Interpersonal Development has provided sales training and coaching to more than 3,000 sales reps from over 100 companies. A native of Australia, Dr. Brennan received his doctorate from the University of Rochester. His dissertation researched the effectiveness of Behavioral Modeling Technology in training people in interpersonal skills. While he has spent most of his career designing or delivering training, he was also a Vice-President of Sales of a training and development franchise with operations in 25 markets. Dr. Brennan has designed and delivered sales training in North America, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. He has been a guest speaker at numerous national and regional professional conferences. When Microsoft wanted Best Practices articles on sales for their web site, they called Dr. Brennan. The results are at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX011387391033.aspx His firm’s clients have included Volvo, The Prudential, Merrill Lynch, Eastman Kodak, Gannett, Equifax Europe, the Economist Group and countless small businesses. - Visit John Brennan's Website

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As an independent film producer, his upstart film fund Aliquot Films is currently producing a films with Spike Lee and Abel Fererra (starring Ethan Hawke and Dennis Hopper.)

 

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