Saturday, March 22, 2025

12:30 PM
How to effectively setup your Franchise to operate profitably
Seminar presented by: Brendan Hoang ~ SNPS Inc
What you will learn:
- Incorporating your company
- Setting up Bookkeeping, Payroll and Tax Accounts
- Finding the right Admin and Operational Tools
- Analyzing your business using financial statements

1:30 PM
Franchising - A Legal Perspective
Seminar presented by: Rod Refcio ~ Refcio & Associates
This session will cover:
- Franchise Disclosure
- Buying a franchise 101
- How to avoid franchise litigation



2:30 PM
Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank
Seminar presented by: Ahsan Ansari ~ TD Canada
What you will learn:
- Best products to finance your franchise
- Other Banking products that can improve your franchise's cashflow
- The importance of establishing a relationship with your Bank



3:30 PM
Scaling Your Franchise with AI: The Future of Digital Marketing
Seminar presented by: Jason Hunt & Dave Kerr ~ Merged Media
In this talk, we will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way franchises scale through digital marketing. We'll dive into the findings of our recent study, which compares human-written and AI-generated content,
shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches. You’ll also learn about the AI tools we leverage at Merged Media to create effective content and enhance productivity. From automating tasks to optimizing customer engagement, this session will provide practical insights into integrating AI to drive growth and improve marketing efficiency.
Sunday, March 23, 2025



11:00 AM
Scaling Your Franchise with AI: The Future of Digital Marketing
Seminar presented by: Jason Hunt & Dave Kerr ~ Merged Media
In this talk, we will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way franchises scale through digital marketing. We'll dive into the findings of our recent study, which compares human-written and AI-generated content,
shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches. You’ll also learn about the AI tools we leverage at Merged Media to create effective content and enhance productivity. From automating tasks to optimizing customer engagement, this session will provide practical insights into integrating AI to drive growth and improve marketing efficiency.


12:00 PM
Protecting your Business - Fueling Growth and Continuity
Seminar presented by: Laurice Hinn ~ TD Insurance
What you will learn:
- What is commercial insurance? How does it protect a business?
- Why should a business carry insurance? How does it help to fuel business growth / continuity?
- What are some common insurance myths / misconceptions?
- What are some ways to save on insurance?



2:00 PM
Franchising - A Legal Perspective
Seminar presented by: Rod Refcio ~ Refcio & Associates
This session will cover:
- Franchise Disclosure
- Buying a franchise 101
- How to avoid franchise litigation



3:00 PM
Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank
Seminar presented by: Ahsan Ansari ~ TD Canada
What you will learn:
- Best products to finance your franchise
- Other Banking products that can improve your franchise's cashflow
- The importance of establishing a relationship with your Bank