Export by Franchising Event

We are very pleased to advise you that UKTI is putting together the first ever seminar encouraging franchisors to take advantage of the various services that they can offer to help British franchisors export their business and take advantage of the Overseas Market Intelligence Service (OMIS) and other initiatives.

Many companies continually receive international enquiries but do not know how they should best respond to them. This seminar will explain the steps that are recommended by experienced International Franchise Consultants and companies that have decided to Export by Franchising.

Exporting by Franchising provides you with the opportunity to choose an established organisation to represent your brand and systems in the target market. You will learn the essential criteria that is required before putting your package together and how essential infrastructure can help you build a business with new revenue streams relating to Master Franchise Rights fees, Supply Line profits and Management Service fees based on the total turnover of all overseas business.

Many companies throughout the East of England already Export by Franchising and the team of speakers will be available to answer every question that you may have as well as recommend companies that can add strength to your activities. At this seminar you will receive:

• Professional and impartial advice and guidance from UKTI's regional trade team and others.
• Help with developing a successful international strategy.
• Advice on the different ways in which you can Export by Franchising.
• Introduction to help and support provided by commercial specialists in the region and how the British Embassies'
• Commercial departments around the world can also assist.
• An outline of UKTI services available.

How the British Embassy can help your Business

UKTI's Trade Teams are located in British Embassies, high commissions and consulates across the world and are able to help franchisors and other businesses with their overseas expansion plans. Their local staff will use their language skills, market knowledge and extensive political and commercial contacts to help you, whether you are a first time exporter or experienced.

A broad range of elements can be combined to suit your company's specific needs from initial market research to arranging a market visit. Frequently, packages are put together that includes market sector advice, analysis of pre-entry strategies, and support during overseas business and identification of possible business partners.

This event is taking place at the Millennium Grandstand at Newmarket Racecourse on 23rd November 2010.
Registration begins at 9.30am. Cost £25 +VAT.
For more information please contact Michelle Topley on 01603 620301 or email reception@fdsltd.com.
To book your place on this event please call 01707 398382 or email bookevents@uktieast.org.uk