The franchise & business opportunities expo - where the smart money makes money
Now in its 15th year, FBOE is the ultimate platform for the franchise, investment and business opportunities market. Entrepreneurs will find that FBOE actively and interactively enables them to change their lifestyle or career path by owning their own business. The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo and the Eskom Small Business Expo will take place from 12 – 14 September at Gallagher Estate.
FBOE will showcase a variety of opportunities from exhibitors representing the vending, property, retailing, food and more sectors, along with a wide range of support services from financial institutions, legal advisers and more. It’s clear from these examples that FBOE will once again present investors and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive range of opportunities to suit every taste and pocket.
Wendy Graham, Project Manager of FBOE, of Thebe Exhibitions and Projects, says you can’t overestimate the worth of an expo like FBOE to investors and entrepreneurs. She adds: “The ability to shop, research and investigate so wide a variety of business opportunities under a single roof, in a single occasion, is priceless.”
Consider that whereas up to 90% of all start-up businesses fail, and usually within the first five years, franchises and established business opportunities only have a failure rate of around 15%. Whatever your budget, skills, interests and background, there is an opportunity that is the perfect fit for you.
The new Working from Home Pavilion at FBOE is bound to be a big draw-card for visitors too. This pavilion will showcase successful direct selling opportunities across several sectors, many of which require little or no start-up capital. Common to all though, will be the fact that they allow aspiring entrepreneurs the flexibility to work from home.
Around the globe, the trend towards making your small business a home business, is a growing one, among male and female entrepreneurs alike. Whereas this was traditionally a choice made by women to allow them to still be involved with their children, men are increasing choosing this model too.
Graham explains: “Some of the major drivers of this trend are business inhibitors like spiralling petrol costs, traffic congestion and high office rentals, coupled with enablers like broadband connectivity and mobile computing technologies, which make working from home a feasible and profitable alternative.”
One thing is certain, whether you choose to work from home, in a conventional office, retail or manufacturing environment or even from the boot of your car, FBOE will have a business opportunity and solution to suit your needs!
The Eskom Small Business Expo will be held alongside FBOE and it is the platform for business owners, large corporations and entrepreneurs to meet SMME suppliers of innovative products and support services, and to improve BEE procurement targets. Buyers will benefit from gaining direct access to these inspiring companies.
Concludes Graham: “Whether you dream of being the next Richard Branson, or simply having the flexibility and financial independence to spend less time working and more time at leisure, we look forward to welcoming you to FBOE and helping you to explore and find the solution that will make any entrepreneur’s particular dream come true.”
Visit FBOE from 12 to 14 September 2008 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. The expo is open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily and takes place over a weekend, so you’re able to take your time and thoroughly investigate your options. Entrance costs R30. For more information visit www.fboe.co.za
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