Business Serious. Franchise Serious.
Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Boulder Public Library
Canyon Room (North Building)

The day offers valuable information for those looking to start a business, and to expand an existing business. You are welcome to join us for either part or both, but certainly for the lunch session with Hadley Harmon!

Many choose to use franchising as a way to get into running a business, or to expand a growing company. We've brought together several experts in this area, but the topics aren't limited to that. We'll also help you look at whether this is the right way for you to meet your goals.

You'll get some principles, case studies and relevant skills to improve your knowledge of the franchise industry, and some structures for how best to meet your business goals. We bring together a complete team of specialists from business coaching, financing, management and law, to help you with franchising and other models. You'll learn about typical investment requirements, opportunities available in the local area, and the personal qualities required to run a successful company.

Starting a business is always a daunting process, as is growing an existing business. Come and learn how to use an established brand, leverage a clear business model, and work with mentors to give you the best advice.

Are you an entrepreneur who is serious about looking for a new business? Or are you a business owner interested in franchising? Join us for a 3-hour seminar to learn if franchising is right for you!

FOR THOSE STARTING A BUSINESS

10:00am-12:00pm: Franchisee Seminar | 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch and Bonus Presentation from Hadley Harmon Consulting

To successfully start a business, you need to find the best opportunity for YOUR goals, and carefully plan your approach. We bring together a strong and diverse team to help you look at your business from different points of view, and to decide which business model will work best.  That includes creating your brand, designing your business model, and working with experienced mentors. Franchising can give you these key elements, but it's not the only solution.

Introduce the concept of self-employment, business startup and franchising
Evaluate your suitability
Discuss the risks and rewards
Understand how to finance your new business
Discover how to identify the best business option for you
Q&A with existing franchise owners

Featured lunch presentation by results experts, Hadley Harmon Consulting
Mindset Management: You are embarking on a new chapter in your business! This impactful presentation will help you to understand mindset, clarify your goal with absolute precision, recognize the knowing/doing gap, realize the power of decision, and aligning your beliefs with your behavior to ensure that your new endeavor leads you to long-term prosperity.


FOR THOSE WANTING TO EXPAND A BUSINESS

12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch and Bonus Presentation from Hadley Harmon Consulting | 1:00pm-3:00pm: Franchisor Seminar

To take your business to the next level of growth, you have to have a powerful concept and put in place legal structures, repeatable processes, and a strong marketing plan. Franchising can be a great business model for some, but you have to figure out whether this best meets YOUR goals. We'll talk about how to make these decisions, and connect you with experts who can help you expand your company.

What to consider when deciding to franchise your business:
Pros and Cons of franchising
Suitability of your business
The right time to franchise
Best practices when starting a franchise
Attracting the right franchisees
Legal requirements
Q&A with existing franchise owners

Speakers:

The Pathways to Business Ownership, Stephen Hogan, Franchise Specialist, FranNet of Northern Colorado
How I Did It, Joel Perri, Founder and CEO of Park It Right
Fast Forward Your Business Funding,Sherri Seiber, COO of FranFund
A Simple Retail Business, Jim Brock, Founder and CEO of Simple Computer Repair
Mindset Management,Tonja Hadley and Kris Harmon,Hadley Harmon Consulting
Creating a Powerful Partnership, Carl Dierschow, Small Fish Business Coaching


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The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.) The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions, products or services. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the SBA, Colorado's institutions of higher education and local development organizations.