26th - 27th July 2025
Brisbane

Seminars

Saturday 26 July 2025

10:15am

Building a business plan

How to write an effective plan for a new business

Presented By
Clayton Treloar, Mail Boxes Etc

10:30am

Is franchising right for you?

Are you the right person to own a franchise?

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

11:00am

Avoiding financial and legal traps

Financial steps to master before launching your own business.

Presented By
Peter Knight, Knight Partners

11:15am

Conversations with franchisees

A panel of successful franchisees share their experiences, real-life stories and business journeys.
Facilitator Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

12:00pm

The Master & The Apprentice - The parallels with franchising

Presented By
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready

12:30pm

keynote

Dream Big - 10 Tips for Startups

Hear from the founder of Kikki K about her journey and valuable tips for startups

Presented By
Kristina Karlsson

12:45pm

Financing your franchise

Essential steps and questions for prospective franchisees

Presented By
Peter White, FRANdata

1:15pm

Financing your new business

Where does the money come from for a new business?

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

1:30pm

Global Franchising Insights

What are the franchising trends around the world?

Presented By
Marcel Lal, Inxpress

2:00pm

How to value and buy an existing business

How to identify a great business and negotiate a purchase

Presented By
Andrew Morris, Australian Institute of Business Brokers
Blair Luckman, Link Business Brokers

2:15pm

Buy a franchise with confidence

Learn the smart legal steps to take before signing a franchise deal — from spotting risks to asking the right questions and setting yourself up for success.

Presented By
Helen Kay, Rise Legal

2:45pm

Turning your great idea into a real business

How to secure a return on your investment in a franchise

Presented By
Geoff McDonnell, Business Essentials

3:00pm

How to franchise your business successfully - one step at a time

Presented By
Brian Keen, Franchise Simply

3:30pm

Where to turn for support when starting a business

Presented By
Terri Cooper, Business Chamber Queensland

3:45pm

Franchise opportunities in healthcare

Franchising options in aged and disability care

Presented By
Dr Omer Khan, OSAN Ability

4:15pm

Daily wrap

Presented By
David Wilkinson, MC

4:20pm

Daily wrap

A daily summary of new business ideas

Presented By
Tracey Leak, Tracelle Enterprises

Sunday 27 July 2025

10:15am

Building a business plan

How to write an effective plan for a new business

Presented By
Clayton Treloar, Mail Boxes Etc

10:30am

Is franchising right for you?

Are you the right person to own a franchise?

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

11:00am

Avoiding financial and legal traps

Financial steps to master before launching your own business.

Presented By
Peter Knight, Knight Partners

11:15am

Conversations with franchisees

A panel of successful franchisees share their experiences, real-life stories and business journeys.
Facilitator Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

12:00pm

The Master & The Apprentice - The parallels with franchising

Presented By
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready

12:30pm

keynote

Dream Big - 10 Tips for Startups

Hear from the founder of Kikki K about her journey and valuable tips for startups

Presented By
Kristina Karlsson

12:45pm

Financing your franchise

Essential steps and questions for prospective franchisees

Presented By
Peter White, FRANdata

1:15pm

Financing your new business

Where does the money come from for a new business?

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

2:00pm

How to value and buy an existing business

How to identify a great business and negotiate a purchase

Presented By
Andrew Morris, Australian Institute of Business Brokers
Blair Luckman, Link Business Brokers

2:15pm

Buy a franchise with confidence

Learn the smart legal steps to take before signing a franchise deal — from spotting risks to asking the right questions and setting yourself up for success.

Presented By
Helen Kay, Rise Legal

2:45pm

Turning your great idea into a real business

How to secure a return on your investment in a franchise

Presented By
Geoff McDonnell, Business Essentials

3:00pm

How to franchise your business successfully - one step at a time

Presented By
Brian Keen, Franchise Simply

3:30pm

Where to turn for support when starting a business

Presented By
Terri Cooper, Business Chamber Queensland

3:45pm

Secure a return on investment

How to secure a return on your investment in a franchise

Presented By
Geoff McDonnell, Business Essentials

4:15pm

Daily wrap

Presented By
David Wilkinson, MC

4:20pm

Daily wrap

A daily summary of new business ideas

Presented By
Tracey Leak, Tracelle Enterprises