Thursday, May 14, 2009

Entrepreneurship through Franchising during Economic Hard Times

Do you realize that almost everyday we spend our money on a franchise? Whether we are drinking coffee at Starbucks, Old Town Coffee or Pelita Nasi Kandar, buying groceries at Giant, Tesco or Carrefour, buying sports products at Nike shop, standing in line at Watson, sitting in the drive-thru lane at McDonalds, singing karaoke at Neway or watching movie at TGV, we are spending our money and doing business with a franchisee.

Have you ever thought of being an entrepreneur and own a franchise business? Are you a person who wants to go into business for yourself and be your own boss? Are you ready to get down to business and become a franchise owner? If you wanna get more details and equip yourself with the right information before you set sail towards a new life as an entrepreneur or become a franchise owner, here is an opportunity you are looking for. Don’t miss this exciting franchise opportunity that can make your business ownership dreams a reality. Give yourself a chance to shop around for the perfect franchise opportunity this coming Tuesday 19-May-2009 at 3rd floor, Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, from 9am to 3pm. Admission is FREE.

Great opportunities are awaiting you to explore. Don’t miss it!

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Seminar Info: http://youth.mca.org.my/Chinese/PressStatement/Pages/wengao20090503-chn-01.aspx

Talk: Entrepreneurship through Franchising during Economic Hard times

Panel of Speakers:

1) Mr. Albert Kong, Asiawide Franchise Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Topic : Franchising Trends in Asia

2) Encik Jamaluddin Ghani, Asiawide Franchise Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
Topic : Franchising in Challenging Times - Types of Franchise to look for

3) Puan Hasmah Ahmad, Malaysian Franchise Association
Topic : Franchising, Franchise Concepts and Benefits of Franchising

4) Ms. Ho Yean, Action International
Topic : How to find opportunities despite Challenging Times!

5) Mr. Albert Kong, Asiawide Franchise Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Topic : How to select a franchise? (in mandarin)

Franchise Participants:

Malaysia Franchisor:
1) Marrybrown Fried Chicken (F&B)
2) A'Funtee (F&B)
3) Cup Bon (F&B)
4) Action International (Business Coaching)
5) Balloons and Bouquets (souvenir/services)
6) Cambridge English for Life (Education/language)
7) MEB Berhad (Education)
8) Q-dees Worldwide Education (Education)
9) The Living Classroom (Education)
10) Leno (Retail)
11) Red Modani (Retail)
12) Reliance Travel (Travel)
13) Camps & Apparel - My Outpost (Apparels)
14) Crestar (Education)
15) Rockwills (Services)
16) Nelson's Corn (F&B)
17) K Box Karaoke (Entertainment)

Singapore Franchisor:
1) Body Contours (Beauty)
2) EMC Learning (Education)
3) Loy Kee Chicken Rice (F&B)

Australian Franchisor:
1) Pack N Send (Services)

Others:
1) Malaysian Franchise Association
2) Hong Leong Bank Berhad
3) AM Bank Berhad
4) KFH Malaysia Berhad
5) Public Bank Berhad
6) Asiawide Franchise Consultant Pte Ltd (Singapore)
C-3 Car Care Centre (Indonesia)
WSI (IT) (Canada)
7) Asiawide Franchise Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
Su Chan Restaurant


Organized by: MCA National Youth Economic Task Force & Asiawide Franchise

Date: 19th May 2009 (Tuesday)

Time: 9.00am till 3.00pm

Venue: 3rd floor, Auditorium, Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur

Officiated by: MCA President, YB Dato' Sri Ong Tee Keat

Participation: FREE ADMISSION

For Enquiry: Kindly call MCA Youth Secretariat 03-21618044 or email youth@mca.org.my

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There are both talks and exhibition booths in this seminar. The seminar will focus on franchises that require between RM10,000 and RM300,000 in start-up capital. Besides talks and booths, there are also several financial institutions to assist and advise on loan facilities during the event. Everyone is welcome to this seminar. For those who hope to find out more about franchising and for those who are interested to start a franchise business, let’s join this seminar and learn how to start a franchise business!

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