24th - 25th May 2025
Sydney

Seminars

Saturday 24 May 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?

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety
Nick Rimmington, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

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 and business journeys.
Facilitator Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

11:45am

Powerful marketing on a budget

Attracting new customers and helping them buy your services

Presented By
John Dwyer, Institute of Wow

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

How to franchise your business successfully one step at a time

Presented By
Brian Keen, Founder, Franchise Simply

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

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
Rajiv Rajan, Benchmark Business Brokers
Andrew Morris, Australian Institute of Business Brokers

2:15pm

How to nail a perfect business plan for your business

Presented By
Clayton Treloar, Mail Boxes Etc

2:45pm

Creating your digital presence

Register a domain, build a website and take over the world

Presented By
Graham Fitzpatrick, NSW Business Connect

3:00pm

How to secure your return on investment when buying a franchise

Presented By
Geoff McDonnell, Business Essentials

3:30pm

What help is out there?

Who can help you to launch your own business?

Presented By
Graham Fitzpatrick, NSW Business Connect

3:45pm

Business growth strategies & global expansion

Presented By
Avinash Nichkawde, AN Global

4:15pm

Q&A session

Presented By
Tracey Leak, Tracelle Enterprises

4:15pm

Daily wrap

A daily summary of new business ideas

Presented By
John Dwyer, Institute of Wow

Sunday 25 May 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?

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety
Nick Rimmington, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

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 and business journeys.
Facilitator Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

11:45am

Powerful marketing on a budget

Attracting new customers and helping them buy your services

Presented By
John Dwyer, Institute of Wow

12:00pm

Let's talk about money: 5 facts you absolutely need to know about buying a franchise

Presented By
Kate Groom, Franchise Accounting & Tax

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

How to pick a winning franchise system

Presented By
Andrew Walker, Poolwerx

1:15pm

Financing your new business

Where does the money come from for a new business?

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

1:30pm

Franchise Ownership: A smart strategy for small business success

Presented By
Therese Frangie, Oporto

2:00pm

How to value and buy an existing business

How to identify a great business and negotiate a purchase

Presented By
Rajiv Rajan, Benchmark Business Brokers
Andrew Morris, Australian Institute of Business Brokers

2:15pm

Financing Your Franchise: Essential Steps and Questions for Prospective Franchisees

Presented By
Peter White, FRANdata

2:45pm

Creating your digital presence

Register a domain, build a website and take over the world

Presented By
Graham Fitzpatrick, NSW Business Connect

3:00pm

A Pathway to Success: Aged Care & NDIS Franchising

Presented By
Dr Omer Khan, OSAN Ability

3:30pm

What help is out there?

Who can help you to launch your own business?

Presented By
Graham Fitzpatrick, NSW Business Connect

3:45pm

The value of professional service franchising

Presented By
Theo Mavratzakis, TDA Tax Depreciation

4:15pm

Daily wrap

A daily summary of new business ideas

Presented By
John Dwyer, Institute of Wow

4:15pm

Q&A session

Presented By
Tracey Leak, Tracelle Enterprises