Seminar Schedule ** Times and topics are subject to change Friday Saturday Friday, January 21, 2022 12:45 PM Small Business and Franchise Funding in 2022 Seminar presented by: Dave Woggon ~ Tenet Financial Group What you will learn: How to fund a business using equity or debt, or both The dangers of an underfunded business How to have a capitalization strategy from day 1 and beyond 1:30 PM The Secrets to Successful Franchising Seminar presented by: Irving Chung ~ FranChoice There are many factors that contribute to a being a successful franchisee. In this seminar you will learn all of the critical aspects including skills and goals assessment, franchise selection guidance, franchisee evaluation criteria, funding strategies and ownership best practices. Three Reasons to Attend: Learn how to select the best franchise Learn to how to fund your business Get $2,500 to start your business 2:15 PM 10 Big Franchise Mistakes to Avoid Seminar presented by: Sara Waskow ~ FranNet Starting a business can be risky if you don’t have all the information you need to make an informed decision. It is critical to choose the concept best suited to your skills, personality and long-term objectives. This session will lay out success strategies, help you manage risk and provide you with tips to secure start-up funds. 3:00 PM How to Start Your Own Business – Franchising vs. Small Business Start Up Seminar presented by: Chris Conner ~ Franchise Marketing Systems Building a business plan, market strategy and defining goals for your new business start-up. The good and bad of buying a franchise vs. starting your own business or buying an existing business. Saturday, January 21, 2022 12:00 PM 10 Big Franchise Mistakes to Avoid Seminar presented by: Sara Waskow ~ FranNet Starting a business can be risky if you don’t have all the information you need to make an informed decision. It is critical to choose the concept best suited to your skills, personality and long-term objectives. This session will lay out success strategies, help you manage risk and provide you with tips to secure start-up funds. 12:45 PM How to Use your 401k to Finance Your Business Start Up Seminar presented by: Steven Cooper ~ ERSOP.com It's easier than you may think to use your own money to finance your business start-up. Learn how to leverage your 401k with NO penalties and NO taxes to realize your dream of business ownership. 1:30 PM A to Zee: 5 Steps of Due Diligence Seminar presented by: Lynne D. Shelton, Esq. ~ Shelton Law & Associates This seminar is catered to those who are looking to purchase a franchise but are unsure on where to start. Attendees will leave knowing what steps to take, what questions to ask the Franchisor and how to strategically plan for a life as a business owner. Key Points: Funding your Franchise Consulting the Pros Legal Roles and Needs Roles and responsibilities of a Franchisee Validation – questions to ask other Franchisees Effective questions to ask every Franchisor
