Next week the Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo will be opening its doors at the Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre to visitors seeking a fresh start in their business career. Will you be there?

Whether you’re just starting out in the journey to find a franchise, you are still considering whether franchising is for you, or you’ve trimmed down your options and want to get some advice, this expo is an ideal venue to find some answers to your questions.

There will be independent advice, a daily seminar program, and of course plenty of businesses showcasing their offers.

Let’s take a deeper look at what’s on offer from some of the exhibitors, in their own words:

BING BOY

Bing Boy is a brand new food concept that brings Urban Asian Street Food to Australia. Bing Boy was established in June 2011. This is a brand new food experience that we are running as a franchise business. Bing Boy is based on Chinese Crepes (Jian Bing) which have their origins in Chinese history.

BOOKS & GIFTS

If you’ve been wanting to make a change, dream of becoming your own boss and would like to be able to determine your own pay cheque, this is for you. All of this is possible with the support of Australia and New Zealand’s largest direct seller of Books & Gifts. Plus – no more time stuck behind a desk, you’ll be out and about meeting people in your very own territory. Selling products that people actually want to buy, at a price they can’t refuse – up to 70 percent off RRP.

We sell our products from more than 55,000 workplaces across Australia and New Zealand (schools, childcare centres, office buildings, community centres, etc.). Usually from sample boxes at reception or in the lunchroom. You’ve probably seen hundreds of them, over the years.

HAIR EXTENSIONS FULL STOP

Hair Extensions Full Stop is a unique owner-investor business model offering 12 months free marketing as a special promotion at the Franchising Expo this year. Licencing only just began in 2013 and territories have been selling fast around Australia, soon to expand internationally.

PROPERTY CLUB

Property Club Assists investors through every stage of the investment process through an extensive network throughout Australia, we have researched, sourced and sold nearly 18,000 properties in Australia and New Zealand to more than 5,000 investors since we were established in 1994.

As a franchisee you will have access to over 80,000 member families as well as an intensive four week training program conducted by national managers, followed by a continuing 10 months of mentorship.

TUTOR DOCTOR

After having expanded to over 400 franchised territories in 15 countries in the last five years, we are now fully focused in developing Australia. Unit economics are high, it is an aspirational society and value of education is at the top of mind with families. 

Tutor Doctor, the world’s number one, one-to-one education franchise, is a ground-floor opportunity in Australia and prime protected territories won’t last. See you at the show!

VIP HOME SERVICES

Over the last 35 years, V.I.P. Home Services has helped over 4,000 people just like you become successful business owners – at this year’s show there will be an amazing show only offer for those that want join a winning team. 

• The Brisbane Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo is at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Brisbane, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2014. The expo is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

You can visit www.franchisingexpo.com.au to secure your FREE ticket before the show. Check the site for location and travel details.

When you’re at the show, come and visit the Cirrus Media Franchising Group’s networking lounge near the seminar theatre.