Learn more about your future business endeavors! Enjoy free seminars all weekend long. Topics include how to choose and evaluate a franchise, understanding government regulations, Revenue Canada requirements, marketing, sales, human resources, legal considerations when buying a business, and lease negotiations. You will learn first hand from experienced business owners what it takes to get started, as well as obtain valuable information that will assist in selecting the business that is right for you!

Seminar Room 1

Saturday, September 11, 2010

11:30 am
What are franchisors looking for? The keys to successful franchise selection and ownership.
John Woodburn ~ CJ Woodburn

12:30 pm
What's in the Secret Sauce?
Get the inside story on what makes a successful franchisee.
Bill Johnson ~ Former CEO of McDonalds Canada & Mexico

1:30 pm
Revenue Canada Requirements when starting a small business - GST, Taxation and Writeoffs
Senior Audit Department ~ Canada Revenue Agency

2:30 pm
The top 10 legal questions every prospective franchisee should ask before they buy!
Dan So ~ McKenzie Lake Lawyers

3:30 pm
10 Qualities Every Great Franchisee Should Have
Shawn Saraga ~ Mr. Franchise.ca

Sunday, September 12, 2010

12:30 am
10 Qualities Every Great Franchisee Should Have
Shawn Saraga ~ Mr. Franchise.ca

1:30 pm
The top 10 legal questions every prospective franchisee should ask before they buy!
Dan So ~ McKenzie Lake Lawyers

2:30 pm
Revenue Canada Requirements when starting a small business - GST, Taxation and Writeoffs
Senior Audit Department ~ Canada Revenue Agency

3:30 pm
Careers in franchise ownership - is self employment the right strategic option?
Gary Prenevost ~ Frannet

Seminar Room 2

Saturday, September 11, 2010

12:00 pm
DeMystifying the Internet: Online Marketing
Dan Belhassen ~ Modern Earth

1:00 pm
TBD

2:00 pm
Increasing People Productivity to Maximize Results
Dave Hagel ~ High Performance HR

3:00 pm
Free access to federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations for starting or growing a business in Ontario
Industry Canada & Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

Sunday, September 12, 2010

12:00 pm
Free access to federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations for starting or growing a business in Ontario
Industry Canada & Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

1:00 pm
DeMystifying the Internet: Online Marketing
Dan Belhassen ~ Modern Earth

2:00 pm
I've Bought a Franchise - Now What? Marketing and Business Growth Strategies
John Woodburn ~CJ Woodburn

3:00 pm
Increasing People Productivity to Maximize Results
Dave Hagel ~ High Performance HR

** ALL times and topics are subject to change