ABC's of Buying a Franchise

Synopsis:

• The purpose of this and all workshops is to provide relevant and affordable training for the small business operator.  Raleigh SCORE enlists local community leaders to volunteer their time and contribute to a specific part of the presentation as well as offering expertise in counselor preparation.  All workshops are targeted for an audience of small business operators and their concerns.  The workshop is modular in design, so the client gets information in specific content that can be immediately applied to their business concern.
• About the Workshop:
  This workshop provides an overview of what the aspiring entrepreneur needs to know about purchasing a franchise.  After a brief introduction of the differences between starting a new business concept and buying a franchise, the workshop explores risks and rewards of owning a franchise.  Participants determine their preferred model for franchise ownership and learn key areas to consider when evaluating franchise opportunities.

Agenda:

	Workshop Agenda
Workshop Title:	ABC's of Buying a Franchise
Workshop date:	April 10, 2010
Workshop location:	Wake Tech - West Campus, Room 118
Workshop Address:	3434 Kildaire Farm Road Rd, Cary,  NC 27511
Workshop Time	8:30 am - 12:30 pm
	Topic	Presenter	Organization
	Workshop Coordinator	Terri Craig	Raleigh SCORE
	Introduction to Franchising	Dan Prendergast	Entrepreneur's Source
	Your Business Model, Evaluating Franchise Opportunities	Terri Craig	Raleigh SCORE
	Legal Considerations of Franchise Ownership	Sandra Clark	Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A.
	Accounting & Tax Considerations	Kent Pittman	Hughes, Pittman & Gupton, LLP
	Financing Options	Ivan Hankins	Small Business Administration (SBA)
	Panel Discussion with Franchise Owners	4-5 Franchise Owners	Various Industries
	Identifying Your Resources	Terri Craig	Raleigh SCORE