Upcoming Events
Below are details of future events which we are organising, participating in or that we think are relevant to those looking to buy a franchise:
29th January 2011 (Saturday)
Business Opportunities Expo - The Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4 (09:30 to 18:00)
Lots of Franchisors will be exhibiting, as well as buisness and employment opportunities from other sectors of the economy. Looking for a new direction in 2011? This certainly will be worth a visit!
The team from Franchise Connections will be attending the show to provide vistors with advice and information thoughout the day.
“Finding the Entrepreneur Within”
Where? Limerick Institute of Technology, 2oth October 2010, 18:00-21:00
What is the event about? This is an open (FREE), Seminar aimed at anyone who has a desire to start afresh in 2010. We have speakers from Various Organisations providing expert advice and guidance on further sources of free business information and start up supports. Franchise Connections consultants will be on hand to provide expert advice on selection and purchasing a franchise.
Who is this Suitable For? Individuals looking for a fresh start in 2010, who like the idea of setting up a business. Perhaps they have been made redundant or are just looking for a new challenge in life. Certainly this is for those who want to take control of their future now.
Where can further details be found? Registration and further details can be found at: www.theentrepreneurwithin.eventbrite.com
Who are the principle Organisers? This event is brought to you by www.franchise-connections.ie
24th/25th September 2010
The Franchise Show - Dublin RDS
FREE admission
The Franchise Show gives potential franchisee's chance to meet face to face with the people behind hundreds of franchise systems and businesses for sale. Visitors have the opportunity to gain an unique insight to the businesses that interest them, as well as having a rare chance to personally pick the brains of some of their chosen industrys top professionals.
The team from Franchise Connections will be attending the show to provide vistors with advice and information thoughout both days.
| 25th/26th June 2010 | Cork |
EUROPEAN & REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT & ADVICE FAIR - CORK
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork
We will be exhibiting and providing free franchise advice at this Free admission event
FÁS South West Region and the International Employment Services Unit of FÁS, in association with the Cork Chamber and Mahon Point Shopping Centre, are organising a Regional and European Employment and Advice Fair.The event will take place in Mahon Point Shopping Centre and will be open on Friday 25th June from 3.00 pm until 8.00 pm and Saturday 26th June from 10.00 am until 7.00 pm. Full details go to: http://www.fas.ie/en/About+Us/News/15062010.htm
| 14th/15th May 2010 | Drogheda |
EMPLOYMENT & ADVICE FAIR, DROGHEDA - 14th and 15th MAY 2010
Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Drogheda
We will be exhibiting and providing free franchise advice at this Free admission event
The International Employment Services Unit of FÁS, together with FÁS North East Region is working in association with the Drogheda & District Chamber and Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Drogheda, to organise a Regional/National and European Employment and Advice Fair.
Full details go to: http://www.fas.ie/en/About+Us/News/05052010.htm
| 23rd/24th April 2010 | Dublin |
“The Entrepreneur Show”

About the show: "The Entrepreneur Show will define the importance of how entrepreneurs should approach developing their new or existing businesses by concentrating on forensic planning, innovational idea generation and embracing the new online marketing methods".
Where and when: The Entrepreneur Show will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2010 in the largest possible venue in Ireland, the Simmonscourt Pavilion, at the RDS in Dublin.
Key Show Features:
• Seminars with VIP's from the business community - including Dragons Den Stars
• Live Demonstration Area
• Large numbers of Exhibitors
The Franchise Connections team will be exhibiting at the show, so please come along and say hello!
For further details please visit https://www.eventelephant.com/theentrepreneurshow
| 3rd February 2010 | Dublin |

“The First Steps to Business or Franchise Ownership”
Where? The DCU Business School (6:45pm finishing 8:30pm)
What is the event about? This is an open (FREE), evening Seminar aimed at anyone who has a desire to start afresh in 2010. We have speakers from Various Organisations as well as the Bank of Ireland providing expert advice and guidance on further sources of free business information and start up supports. Myself and my colleagues from Franchise Connections will be on hand to provide expert advice on selection and purchasing a franchise.
Who is this Suitable For? Individuals looking for a fresh start in 2010, who like the idea of setting up a business. Perhaps they have been made redundant or are just looking for a new challenge in life. Certainly this is for those who want to take control of their future now.
Where can further details be found? Registration and further details can be found at www.franchiseconnections.eventbrite.com
Who are the principle Organisers? This event is brought to you by www.franchise-connections.ie
| 19th/20th February 2010 | Dublin |

“Ulster Bank Irish Franchise Association EXPO”
About the show: The purpose of EXPO 2010 is to act as a showcase for Irish franchisors and the franchising sector.
Key Show Features:
• Franchise Seminars with Industry Experts Business Q&As
• Franchise your business Master Classes
• Business Start-Up Clinic
• One2One Franchise Advice Clinic
• Business Lounge
The Franchise Connections team will be exhibiting at the show, so please come along and say hello!
For further details please visit http://www.irishfranchiseassociation.com/ifa-expo.aspx




