Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – August 11, 2010 –On Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) will be hosting a Franchise Investors Roundtable & Workshop. The event is organized to educate attendees on entrepreneurship, provide tools for wise investing and improve local economic and business development. The roundtable targets individuals interested in learning about franchise and business opportunities, options available for business investment and how to begin the qualification process. Workshop co-sponsors include The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and the SUN Business & Support Program.
Franchise Investors Roundtable & Workshop
September 9, 2010
Held at:
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 N.E. 3rd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Speakers will include members of the FBA’s Board of Directors, each of whom is a successful business owner and has been involved with the franchise industry for many years.
Sabrina Carter, Executive Director and Founder of the FBA, is a long-time, accomplished entrepreneur, franchise consultant and franchisee. She will be speaking on Franchise Ownership and Business Development.
Carl L. Gould, FBA Board Member, is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, business coach and mentor. Carl has co-authored with bestselling authors Ken Blanchard & Steven Covey, and has recently published his latest book The 7 Stages of Small Business Success; he will be discussing “Getting Ready for the Right Opportunity.”
Eric R. Riess, Esq., is an officer of a very successful corporate practice law group in St. Louis, Mo. As a franchise attorney and a certified public accountant, Eric brings considerable business experience to his clients who are looking to purchase a franchise business. He is well-known and a respected leader in the franchise industry; he will discuss “What You Always Wanted to Know About Franchising But Were Too Afraid to Ask A Lawyer to Learn.”
A financial advisor from the greater Ft. Lauderdale area will be in attendance to discuss the financial industry and business financing options.
Cost of the event is $20 at the door; however, those who pre-register for the event will receive FREE admission.
There will be opportunities to ask specific questions during the workshops as well as learn about specific franchise opportunities in South Florida.
The job market is full of candidates that have been downsized, laid off, their company has closed, they’re in a career-transitioning period of their life, or they are looking for a new opportunity to be their own boss; this event is designed to answer their questions and encourage entrepreneurial success.
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