10:15am

Nailing the business plan

A practical guide to building an effective business plan

Presented By
DJ Bose, Mail Boxes Etc.

10:30am

Is franchising right for you?

Peter Fiasco from the FCA talks about the power of franchising and what it takes to succeed

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

11:00am

Business assistance in Queensland

Hear from the Queensland Government how they can help you launch and grow a small business

Presented By
Peter Maddock, Liz Villalva and Glenn Ayrton - Queensland Government

11:15am

Conversations with real life 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).

11:45am

Financing your new business

Banking expert Darryn McAuliffe talks about how to secure finance for your new business

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

12:00pm

10 common mistakes by new franchisees

Jason Gehrke has over 30 years experience as franchisee, franchisor, advisor and educator. He shares ten common mistakes to avoid.

Presented By
Jason Gehrke, Franchise Advisory Centre

12:30pm

Digital marketing for new business

Lex Stanley takes a no-BS approach to figuring out where your business should actually be spending its marketing budget

Presented By
Lex Stanley, Vastly Digital

12:45pm

Global franchising insights

Marcel Lal is an international franchising expert. In this session he will share current trends and opportunities

Presented By
Marcel Lal, ERA Group

1:15pm

Avoiding financial and legal traps

Accountants Peter Knight and Kate Groom will help you navigate the maze of legal and accounting requirements for a small business.

Presented By
Peter Knight & Kate Groom, Knight Partners

1:30pm

Buy a franchise with confidence

Franchise and business lawyer Helen Kay talks about the process of buying a franchise and how to come out on top

Presented By
Helen Kay, Rise Legal

2:00pm

Setting up a tech system for your new business

Todd Johnson will give attendees a real-world, no-nonsense roadmap for getting their IT right from the start

Presented By
Todd Johnson, InnovateX Solutions

2:15pm

Financing your franchise

Shawn talks about how to source finance to buy and operate a franchise

Presented By
Shawn Gower, Viewpoint Finance Group

2:45pm

Mastering cashflow for small business success

Two experts from the Commbank small busienss team will discuss how to manage cashflow in the critical early years

Presented By
Commonwealth Bank

3:00pm

How to franchise your own business

Thinking of franchising your current business? Doug Downer will walk through the critical steps to make it happen.

Presented By
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready

3:30pm

How to buy and sell a business

Business broker of the year Roly West gives his best tips for buying and selling a small business

Presented By
Roland West, Business Broker

3:45pm

AI and digital marketing for franchisees

Get the inside track on how AI is transforming digital marketing in 2026 and what it means for franchisors and franchisees.

Presented By
Matthew Lawson, Online Marketing Gurus

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

10:15am

Nailing the business plan

A practical guide to building an effective business plan

Presented By
DJ Bose, Mail Boxes Etc.

10:30am

Is franchising right for you?

Peter Fiasco from the FCA talks about the power of franchising and what it takes to succeed

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

11:00am

Business assistance in Queensland

Hear from the Queensland Government how they can help you launch and grow a small business

Presented By
Peter Maddock, Liz Villalva and Glenn Ayrton - Queensland Government

11:15am

Conversations with real life franchisees

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

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

11:45am

Financing your new business

Banking expert Darryn McAuliffe talks about how to secure finance for your new business

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

12:00pm

10 common mistakes by new franchisees

Jason Gehrke has over 30 years experience as franchisee, franchisor, advisor and educator. He shares ten common mistakes to avoid.

Presented By
Jason Gehrke, Franchise Advisory Centre

12:30pm

Digital marketing for new business

Lex Stanley takes a no-BS approach to figuring out where your business should actually be spending its marketing budget

Presented By
Lex Stanley, Vastly Digital

12:45pm

Global franchising insights

Marcel Lal is an international franchising expert. In this session he will share current trends and opportunities

Presented By
Marcel Lal, ERA Group

1:15pm

Avoiding financial and legal traps

Accountants Peter Knight and Kate Groom will help you navigate the maze of legal and accounting requirements for a small business.

Presented By
Peter Knight & Kate Groom, Knight Partners

1:30pm

Buy a franchise with confidence

Franchise and business lawyer Helen Kay talks about the process of buying a franchise and how to come out on top

Presented By
Helen Kay, Rise Legal

2:00pm

Setting up a tech system for your new business

Todd Johnson will give attendees a real-world, no-nonsense roadmap for getting their IT right from the start

Presented By
Todd Johnson, InnovateX Solutions

2:15pm

Financing your franchise

Shawn talks about how to source finance to buy and operate a franchise

Presented By
Shawn Gower, Viewpoint Finance Group

2:45pm

Mastering cashflow for small business success

Two experts from the Commbank small busienss team will discuss how to manage cashflow in the critical early years

Presented By
Commonwealth Bank

3:00pm

How to franchise your own business

Thinking of franchising your current business? Doug Downer will walk through the critical steps to make it happen.

Presented By
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready

3:30pm

How to buy and sell a business

Business broker of the year Roly West gives his best tips for buying and selling a small business

Presented By
Roland West, Business Broker

3:45pm

AI and digital marketing for franchisees 

Get the inside track on how AI is transforming digital marketing in 2026 and what it means for franchisors and franchisees.

Presented By
Matthew Lawson, Online Marketing Gurus

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