NatWest sponsor the Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards 2012
Mark Scott - Director, Franchise Development, NatWest
I am delighted to announce that NatWest are the Lead Sponsors for the second year running, for the Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards 2012:-
The EWIF awards recognise the work and achievements of women, in all aspects of franchising during 2011 .
The individual Award Categories are as follows:
- The NatWest Award for Woman Franchisee of the Year 2012
Recognising the most successful woman franchisee during 2011 . - The Recognition Express Award for New Woman Franchisee of the Year 2012
Recognising the most successful woman franchisee during 2011 that became a franchisee after 1st January 2010.
The Encouraging Women Into Franchising Awards
- The Coconut Creatives Award for Woman Franchisor of the Year 2012
Recognising the most successful woman franchisor during 2011 . - The WPA Award for New Woman Franchisor of the Year 2012
Recognising the most successful woman franchisor during 2011 that launched their franchise after 1st January 2009. - The Owen White Award for Franchisor Woman Employee of the Year 2012
Recognising the most successful franchisor woman employee during 2011. - The Franchise Show Award for Woman Franchise Service Provider of the Year 2012
Recognising the most successful woman franchise service provider during 2011. - The Business Options Special Achievers Award 2012
Recognising the work of an individual who has made a major contribution to franchising.
Note: Individuals can not nominate themselves for this Award. The winner will be chosen by the judges based on their knowledge of the special work of the individual.
Award Entry Forms are now available via an editable PDF, which can be downloaded from the EWIF website. All entries must be received using the official PDF editable entry forms. The closing date for Award Entry’s is 25th February 2012.
I can also confirm that the Awards Ceremony will be held at the NatWest/RBS Building, 280 Bishopsgate, in Central London on Thursday March 29th, between 10am and 3pm. This is very near to Liverpool Street Station.
Mark Scott – Director, Franchise Development, NatWest
New Franchise Supplier Website Launches
Brian Duckett addresses the attendees of the Franchise Supplier Showcase
The 2011 Franchise Business Booster and Supplier Showcase was held this year at the National Motorcycle Museum on 18th November.
The event achieved its goal of saving franchisors the research required to seek out good suppliers of specialist products and services for their businesses. One franchisor summed the day up by saying “It would take me months or even years to discover all of these suppliers on my own”.
Another interesting view of proceedings came from the companies present who are taking their first steps in to franchising. Many were genuinely surprised that there are so many suppliers with offerings that are bespoke to the franchise sector. One commented “This is a whole new world for us and this event has opened it all up for us.”
The event is organised by The Franchising Centre and Chairman Brian Duckett commented “Franchisors tell us they like this event because it saves them time and effort sourcing suppliers. To support them further in this direction we have launched a new website that is a directory of franchise suppliers. We anticipate it will become the first port of call for any franchisor looking for a supplier and it’s even an easy name to remember: franchisesuppliers.co.uk”.
Once again proceeds from this event went to the Trussell Trust’s Food Bank charity.
For details of the 2012 Franchise Business Booster and Supplier Showcase or to find a franchise supplier visit www.franchisesuppliers.co.uk.
2011 Franchise Business Booster and Supplier Showcase
The Business Booster Conference and Supplier Showcase 2011
Next week, on Thursday 17th November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, many franchisors will be gathering to hear about the latest service developments that could benefit their franchise networks with a view to streamlining and boosting business for both themselves and their franchisees.
The day will be filled with opportunity to meet and chat to many different service providers all under one roof that understand franchising and have products and services tailored to suit your needs of franchisors.
In addition, there will be presentations by many of the service providers which is a good chance to understand the benefits of using new systems and also to find out about new developments of service providers you might already use.
Main features of the day:-
- Guest Speaker Brody Sweeney – not to be missed!
- An update from Franchising Works – have you registered yet?
- International Franchising – a new, low cost route to expand overseas
- Suppliers – more products and services to help you run your business
For full details of the event or to book your place, click here for a peek at the flyer for the event and booking information.
