The Irish Franchise Exhibition 21 & 22 November 2008, RDS, Dublin

Free business and franchise seminars

This series of free seminars is designed to give you and your business, the best advice and guidance on all aspects of starting and owning your own business as well as becoming your own boss, and the franchise concept.

View the full semiar programme here.

Incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference, the seminars will also provide practical information on how to increase your profits and successfully steer your business through its formative years.

The seminars are free to attend, and available on a first come, first served basis. Ensure you arrive early to secure your seat!

Franchisee Forum - from employee to franchisee

This is an interactive forum to allow networking between existing franchisees and those interested in starting out on their own.

The session will allow visitors to ask questions to a panel of successful franchisees about the transition from being an employee to working for themselves. There will be a cross section of industries represented in the panel, so each individual can share their experiences with the audience.

View more information abot the companies taking part in the Franchisee Forum here.

Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference

Attending Growing Your Own Business is your opportunity to earn from experts, network with your peers and suppliers and find out how best to develop your business.

Taking one day away from your company will allow you to benefit from the extensive advice on offer and give you the opportunity to step back, focus, be inspired and motivated and reinvigorate the way you think about your business.

Growing Your Own Business features companies to help your business grow and become more profitable. Supported with a free seminar programme, you can hear from business leaders who have been successful in starting and running their own businesses, as well as experts sharing tips on topics such as sales and marketing.

The exhibition also incorporates the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference, which tackles the key aspects you need to increase profit and successfully steer your business through its formative years. Visit www.sme-events.ie for more details on features and exhibitors.