Thinking About Your Future? - Think About Franchising
Here at Exemplas, we can help you find out everything there is to know about franchising – whether you’re looking to set up in business or expand an existing one. We specialise in guiding people into self-employment through franchising, direct selling and other structured business formats.
Our resources include the ability to give budding business people the tools and processes they need to assess the many opportunities available. Our unique, interactive workshops and seminars offer valuable insight that could help you see your future more clearly.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and promote Equal Access to Enterprise for ethnic minorities, women, young people, those over 50 and disabled people.
So if you have a big idea for business, come along to one of our free workshops or seminars and take the first step towards a more enterprising future.
Franchise Awareness Seminar
Have you thought about starting up in business using a franchise? Find out more about this increasingly popular route to self-employment at our free half-day seminar. Areas covered include:
- An overview of franchising
- Key elements of a good franchise format
- Advantages & disadvantages
- Obtaining funding
- Six steps to successful franchise selection
What previous attendees have said:
“Good food for thought, above all things for me to research. The presenter from the BFA was great, very personable.” Claire Hansen, SAP
“Very good and insightful, to help point me in the right direction for more information and support.” Cheryl Cranston, Blue Yonder
Franchise Skills Workshop
Find out if franchising could be right for you. With plenty discussion and practical exercises, participants will develop worksheets and templates specific to individual requirements. Content covers:
- Fundamentals of franchising
- Is franchising right for you?
- Assessing the franchise
- The franchise relationship
- Conclusions & action plan
Taking Up a Franchise Workshop
Follow up workshop to our popular ‘Franchise Awareness’ seminars. Find out more about franchising in practice, personal qualities required, finance models, contractual agreements and business planning. Workshop covers:
- Fundamentals of franchising
- Elements for success
- Franchising model
- The franchise relationship
- Business planning
- Conclusion & action plan
Successful franchise owner, Laura Dilworth of Caterpillar music says: “CREATE were invaluable in terms of support and advice, especially as many other support organisations do not specialise in franchising.”
Business Growth Workshop
Already running a small business and looking to grow? A full day workshop to find out if franchising could fit your plans for expansion. Areas covered include:
- The fundamentals of franchising
- Franchisee model
- The franchise relationship
- Key stages of development
- Investment
- Cashflow and business planning
- Legal considerations
Evaluating Direct Selling Opportunities
This free half-day seminar is aimed at anyone thinking about direct selling as a route to self-employment.