2011 Free Specialty Seminar

This FREE educational seminar will help you make the right decisions during your franchise research.


 

Saturday, November 5, 2011


       

OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING FOR MINORITIES, WOMEN AND VETERANS
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Part 1)
Moderated by: Miriam Brewer, Director of Education and Diversity, International Franchise Association
Panelists: Tammy Guadagno, Operator, Chick-fil-A and Bob Schneider, Director of Area Developer Franchise Development, Liberty Tax Service

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Part 2)
Moderated by: Miriam Brewer, Director of Education and Diversity, International Franchise Association
Panelists: Helane Wilbourne, MBA/SPHR, The Entrepreneur's Source; Constance Anderson, Director, Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Center

Are you looking to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself? Are you contemplating a career move and don’t know what to do next? Do you want more than just a job? Investigate what opportunities exist for women, minorities and veterans in this unique way of doing business. You will have the opportunity to participate in an educational seminar to address small business ownership through franchising.
  • Pitfalls to avoid
  • Financing options
  • How to overcome stereotypes
  • Mastering the franchisor/franchisee relationship
  • Specific ethnic markets
  • Non-traditional franchising opportunities
  • Legal considerations