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The National Franchise Exhibition 2003 (NFE), taking place on 12th & 13th September at the NEC in Birmingham, will bring together over 180 companies profiling a myriad of the best franchise opportunities from the UK and international market. The Start & Grow Your Own Business Showcase & Conference will once again be incorporated within the Franchise exhibition, profiling those companies that offer start up advice and can help take established businesses to the next stage, and including free seminars on all aspects of starting up and growing a business. 

The National Franchise Exhibition is designed to appeal to entrepreneurs looking to start and run their own franchised business. Visitors are able to research many established franchised companies and assess the benefits of running their own business as part of an established franchise brand. The national and international franchise companies present span all sectors and include: Burger King Ltd, Easyinternet Café, Kall Kwik, Oil & Vinegar, Puccinos Ltd, Rainbow International and Texaco Autocare.

The Start & Grow Your Own Business Showcase will be supported by a high quality free conference, providing practical advice and information. Speakers include leading advisors, consultants and successful entrepreneurs who will provide real-life case studies and success stories. Issues covered at the conference include:
        *        Marketing & PR, branding 
        *        Sales 
        *        Financing
        *        Developing a business idea
        *        Staffing
        *        Tax & legal issues
        *        How to grow a business successfully

NFE 2003 will also feature free British Franchise Association (BFA) seminars,
profiling a series of high profile speakers from the UK industry offering generic
advice and specific success stories for everyone looking to find out more about
becoming a franchisee or franchisor.

The National Franchise Exhibition is open from 10am each day, closing at 5pm on Friday 12th and 4pm on Saturday 13th September. Callers to the Ticket Hotline 01280 707465 can purchase tickets by credit card for £8 sterling each or £7 sterling for two or more.
Admission on the door is £13 sterling.

The National Franchise Exhibition forms the climax of the sixth annual National
Franchise Week (8th - 14th September), jointly organised by Venture Marketing Group and the British Franchise Association.

For further information on The National Franchise Exhibition and The Start & Grow Your Own Business Showcase & Conference please visit the website www.franinfo.co.uk or www.start-business.co.uk