Yellow Pages® North Queensland Small Business and Franchise Expo
http://www.businessfranchiseexpo.com/
Business Development Company operates throughout Australia and NZ, providing a full range of services to strategically develop our clients’ businesses from concept to completion.
We offer a range of services to our clients including; Franchise System Development, Business Strategy and Consultancy, Business Operations and Profitability Improvement, Commercial Property Lease Negotiation and Portfolio Management, Franchise Recruitment and Business Sales.
Come & join our workshop at the Expo
Attend these 3 Workshops at Expo
Workshop 1
FRANCHISING — IS IT THE CORRECT GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? (30 minutes)
Franchising is a booming industry in Australia and around the world. Come along to this workshop to discuss the following topics:
• Franchise Industry overview.
• The advantages and disadvantages of franchising a business.
• What determines whether a business is suited to franchising?
• What makes up a successful franchised business?
• What is the process of developing a franchising system for your business?
• What are the time and costs involved?
Workshop 2
FRANCHISEE PANEL (30 minutes)
Ever thought of buying a franchise? Listen and interact with a panel of franchisees from a range of different franchises who will discuss topics such as:
• Why I chose a franchised business.
• What research I did before making a decision.
• What my family and friends said.
• The transition from wage to profit.
• If I had my time again.
The audience will have the opportunity to ask the panel members questions directly.
Workshop 3
FRANCHISING ONE-ON-ONES (30 minutes)
Gain personal advice on franchising your business.
PRESENTER (all Workshops)
Dale Edney Senior Associate, Business Development Company
Dale Edney has a Bachelor of Business in Entrepreneurship from RMIT University in Melbourne and has worked with a wide range of company owned businesses, project managing their metamorphosis into franchise systems.
His experience spans Pet care, Construction product supply, Frameless glass installation, Podiatry, Massage, Retail, Healthy fast food, Residential construction, Novelty gifts and Professional services industries. He is now based in Cairns.
Business Development
The Business Development Company was formed by a partnership of highly experienced business, franchise and property experts.
Our primary objective is to provide a full range of managed services from One Company to strategically develop our clients’ business from concept to completion, with One Solution. We are solely focused on Maximising Business Value for our clients.
The BDC team members have, within their respective careers, held senior management positions with a number of leading management, commercial property and franchise groups. Individually, they have been successful in operating their own businesses.
We offer a range of services to drive the profitability of our clients including; Franchise System Development, Business Strategy and Consultancy, Business Operations and Profitability Improvement, Commercial Property Lease Negotiation and Portfolio Management.
Meet them at the Yellow Pages® North Queensland Small Business and Franchise Expo at Riverway in Townsville on 25th & 26th March, 2011, and discuss what they can do for your business. http://www.businessfranchiseexpo.com/register-now/
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