Saturday, February 18, 2023

12:00 PM
The Key to Finding the Right Franchise
Seminar presented by: Liam Hanley ~ The Entrepreneur's Source
This session will cover
- What does an Entrepreneur's Source Coach do?
- How should you evaluate the franchise landscape?
- How do you select the best franchise for your income, lifestyle, wealth and equity goals.

12:45 PM
Important Facts and Tips Regarding Buying a Franchise
Seminar presented by: Lisa A. Biase, Esq. ~ Law Offices of Lisa A. Biase
This session will cover
- Pertinent laws applicable to buying a franchise, and those governing the relationship between the Franchisor and Franchisee during the franchise term;
- Important business considerations; and
- How to negotiation of the Franchise Agreement.


1:30 PM
Is Business Ownership A Consideration in 2022?
Seminar presented by: Boynton Weekes ~ Frannet
This session will cover
- Pros/cons of starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or purchasing a franchise
- Overview of governmental regulations in the franchise industry
- The importance of knowing your personal goals and objectives before taking the plunge
- How to safely and effectively research and select the right business for you


2:15 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.


3:00 PM
How to Properly Scale Your Business Through Franchising
Seminar presented by: Tipton Shonkwiler ~ Accurate Franchising Inc
What you will learn:
- Is franchising the right strategy for your business?
- Is your business ready to franchise?
- Things to do to properly prepare for franchising.
- Learn how to utilize franchising as a long-term exit strategy
Sunday, February 19, 2023


12:00 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



12:45 PM
Important Facts and Tips Regarding Buying a Franchise
Seminar presented by: Lisa A. Biase, Esq. ~ Law Offices of Lisa A. Biase
This session will cover
- Pertinent laws applicable to buying a franchise, and those governing the relationship between the Franchisor and Franchisee during the franchise term;
- Important business considerations; and
- How to negotiation of the Franchise Agreement.


1:30 PM
SBA Financing For Franchise Startup / Expansion
Seminar presented by: Maria Barca ~ Capital Bank
What will you learn:
- Entrepreneurs - learn ways to get access to capital for start-up business
- Business owners - become familiar with SBA program, get funding for working capital, acquisition, real estate acquisition
- Business Brokers, CPA's Center of Influence, - learn how SBA financing can help your clients


2:15 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.


3:00 PM
15 Minute City: Commercial Real Estate and Workers Trends in 2023 & Beyond
Seminar presented by: Stanna Palazova ~ Regus (IWG)
Why Attend :
- Learn about the emerging trends in community development & commercial real estate, to ensure you are placing your businesses
- Understand the demand and expectations of the hybrid workforce
- How rising available office space makes the timing ripe to enter the industry