Widen your circle through online networking

Exchange information, make new contacts and leverage opportunities. Gain access to industry information and be in the loop. Great insights happen in group sessions, places where people meet and connect.

This online networking event is for franchisors, entrepreneurs, business owners, aspiring franchisees and people looking to supply the franchise sector. From start-ups to growing businesses and people who are looking for business opportunities.

In this virtual networking session we have in invited Desmond Mashao from W&R Seta to present on how you can benefit from its SMME’s programmes.

We all know applying for funding can be challenging if you don’t get it right. Join Robin van Rensburg, franchise consultant who will be discussing this process to assist franchisors and potential franchisees apply for funding.

7 October
8:30 to 10h30

Agenda for the day

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8:30 to 9:00 - Speed Networking

Introduce yourself – Exchange information with attendees.

Later in the morning, you will have another opportunity to share something further about the work you are doing, projects you are working on, challenges you are facing, products or services you are working on.

I’ve been attending a few online networking events hosted by FASA, organised by Romany Thresher. It is amazing how many franchisors are now attending as well as franchisees. I’ve had two clients contact me having seen me at the event to assist them with redoing their work. I’ve also learnt a lot on these sessions about social media marketing, the Popia Act, Disclosure documents.
A definite must for FASA to continue. Robin van Rensburg ~ Franchise in a Box

9:00 to 9:15 - Giving SMME's a hand up (not hand out) to grow through skills development

Join the W&RSETA on 7 October 2021 to find out how you can benefit from its SMME programmes.

The Wholesale and Retail SETA has been facilitating skills development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector for 20 years. The government entity which is one of 21 SETAs is responsible, for amongst others, to equip small businesses with skills to become competitive in one of South Africa’s biggest economic sectors, wholesale and retail. Over 80% of the W&R Sector comprises of small businesses.

9:30 to 10:00 - How can a franchisor ensure compliancy for funding

Funding of Franchisees is usually very difficult and cumbersome. The discussion will examine what you as a franchisor must do to ensure compliancy for funding. I will explore the different institutions and their requirements. There are many challenges that the franchisor faces due to the risk-averse values of funders.

Guest Speaker: Franchise Consultant – Robin van Rensburg, Franchise in a Box

10:00 to 10:15 - Q and A

Use this session to ask questions and exchange information and share your key takeaway.

R50 excl Vat to attend this event
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Please note: Agenda details could change without notice

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