FLAsia 2007 ended on a high note following its three days showing from 20 – 22 Sep 2007 at Suntec Singapore. Its roaring success meant an 11% increase in the number of participants, as compared to last year, with more than 200 franchises, business concepts, brands and licenses from over 18 countries and region; true to its firm standing as the most international trade event of its kind in the region.

Visitor Survery Results 

Words & Praises From Many

 

ROOM 1					ROOM 2
	Time (hrs)	Franchise / Brand / Property / Company Name	Category / Topic	Country of Origin	Fanchise / Brand / Property / Company Name	Category / Topic	Country of Origin
20 Sep, Thur	1400 - 1420	Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies	F&B	USA	AUSTRADE Avalanche Frozen Cocktails / Gloria Jean's Coffees / Granite Transformation / Mr. Rental / Rosie's Chicken / Seal-A-Fridge	F&B /	Australia
	1450 - 1510	Fastrackids	Education & Enrichment	USA
	1540 - 1600	The London School of English	Education & Enrichment	UK
	1630 - 1650	Curves International	Beauty & Wellness	USA	InfoFranchise.com	European experience in franchise recruiting and success	Italy
	1720 - 1740	The Bit-by-Bit School	Education & Enrichment	Singapore	3DMe	Novelty Photo	Philippines
21 Sep, Fri	1400 - 1420	Limon Peruvian Restaurant	F&B	USA	Howard Storage World®	Homewares / Storage Products	Australia
	1450 - 1510	Taly Singapore	Garment	Singapore	Yuncheng Consulting Co.	Consultancy Service	Taiwan
	1540 - 1600	XTEP	Sports Wear	China	Astreem Corporation Pte Ltd	Consultancy Service	Singapore
	1630 - 1650	Modern Montessori International	Education & Enrichment	UK	FranExcel	Consultancy Service	Dubai
	1720 - 1740	Hankook Cosmetics Co.	Beauty & Wellness	Korea	Centre of Excellence / Vector Scorecard / Fig & Olive	Business & Finance Advisery / F&B	Singapore
22 Sep, Sat	1220 - 1240	O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars	F&B	Ireland	Asia Franchise Networks	Education & Enrichment	USA
	1310 - 1330	7-Eleven	Convenience Retail	Singapore	Reload Juice Bar / Chipmunks Playland and Cafe	F&B / Education & Enrichment	New Zealand
	1400 - 1420	EyeRelax		Singapore	Donald J Trump, Eden Park, Elegance, Havie & Hudson	Lifestyle Licensing	UK, USA, France
	1450 - 1510	Mandarin Express	Advanced technology for Chinese learning for anyone from 2 to 80 years old! (conducted in Mandarin)	Singapore	Timezone	Entertainment	Australia
	1540 - 1600	Way OnNet Group	FengShui for Effective Wealth Creation	Singapore	Mad Jack Cafes	F&B	Singapore
	1630 - 1650	Walton International Group	How to grow your wealth through land banking investment		KinderGolf	Education & Enrichment	Singapore

Over 20 educational talks and presentations were lined up to grow your wealth and transform your life!

• FLAsia 2007 Exhibitor
• FLA Member
• Group bookings of 3 or more from the same company and of the same billing source
• Student

NOTES:

1. Local rates for delegates from Singapore are subjected to 7% GST.
   
2. Fee includes access to the conference/workshop registered, documentation, refreshment and lunch (for conference delegates only).
   
3. Payment is required with registration and must be received by 10 Sep 2007 for seat confirmation. After this date, on-site registration is subjected to seat availability at the Organiser’s Office located outside Hall 401 (Level 4) at Suntec Singapore. Payment for on-site registration is by Cash only.
   
4. Please indicate clearly which conference/workshop session your payment is for. No refund for cancellation or absence. Substitutions are accepted upon prior notice.
   
5. The Organiser reserves the right to make any amendment that it deems to be in the interest of the Conference/Workshop without any notice.

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Franchising Conference - 21 Sep 2007, Friday 

The Necessary Preparation for International Franchising - Hear it from the FLA International Franchisor of the Year 2006

• Are you ready for international expansion?  
  Essentials for overseas franchising  
• Strategic planning – master, area or unit franchise? 
• Understanding the emerging international markets, trends and opportunities 
• Identifying and selecting the right potential markets 
• Important legal considerations 
• Problems facing international franchising; how to avoid the pitfalls 
• Successful international expansion experience  

Speaker: Troy Franklin, Regional General Manager, Gloria Jean's Coffees International (Australia)

 Effective Franchise Recruitment

• Where to find potential franchisees
• Standard expectations of potential franchisees
• Qualitative methods of evaluating the potential of a franchisee
• Key disqualifiers
• Key qualifiers

Speaker: Karen Eidsvik, Regional Director Asia, Subway International B.V. (Singapore) 

 Panel Discussion

Moderator: John Ong, Managing Director, FT Consulting Pte Ltd (Singapore)

 Advertising & Branding – Vital Tools for Franchise Building

• Strong brands Make Profitable Franchises  
• Brand Building De-Mystified   
• Why You Should Advertise…and When You Shouldn’t  
• Making Better Advertising (without blowing the budget)  
• Some Practical Checklists 

Speaker: David MacKenzie, Principal, Silver Fern Consulting Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Best Practices in the Franchising Industry from FLA Franchisor of the Year 2006

• Strategic agreement and relationship
• Business plans and tactical planning
• Internal and external communication and support
• Branding and marketing
• Execution and overcoming issues

Speaker: Patrick Chai, CEO, EUT Marketing (S) Pte Ltd (Blush!) (Singapore)

 The X-Factor for Franchising Success

• Selecting the right franchisee who shares the same values and commitment to grow the business
• Regular and open communication between franchisor and franchisee about each other’s needs and expectations
• Support system by the franchisor for the franchisee, including single point of contact (with access to senior management), team of experienced managers and chefs 
• Audit system by franchisor to ensure that standards are maintained and branding is not diluted
• Focus on tangible objectives and results; strive to continuously value-add to the business

Speaker: Douglas Foo, CEO, Apex-Pal International Ltd (Sakae Sushi) (Singapore)

 Panel Discussion

Moderator: Luke Lim, CEO, A.S. Louken Group Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Licensing Conference - 21 Sep 2007, Friday 

 Unleash the Power of Licensing for Maximum Business Growth

• Overall perspective of licensing
• Licensing to maximize business sales
• Brand building for licensing
• Dos and don'ts in licensing
• Types of licenses and what is right for your company
• Case studies

Speaker: Mark Matheny, Chairman, International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) / CEO and Co-Chairman, Global Brands Group Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Strategic Licensing from Entertaining to Retailing Success

Speaker: Marilu Corpus, President, Click! Licensing Asia, Inc. (Philippines) 

 Panel Discussion

Moderator: Yew Woon Chooi, Partner, Rodyk & Davidson (Singapore)

 Best Practices in the Licensing Industry

• Key factors of successful licensing
• Administration of a brand
• Licensing valuation and royalty rate structure

Speaker: Charles M. Riotto, President, International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) (USA)

 Exploiting Consumer Trends for Successful Licensing

• Licensing - Important must-knows 
• Market awareness, penetration and execution
• Identifying trends and riding on them
• Costs and considerations
• Case studies

Speaker: Larry McCallister, Vice President, Licensing, Paramount Licensing(USA)

 Unlimited Licensing Opportunities in Asia

• Going abroad
• Understanding the Asia market
• Successful and proven licenses
• Pitfalls and mindful areas
• Important considerations
   

Speaker: Rebecca Wang, Senior Vice President (Retail Division) Ruentex Industries Limited (Taiwan)

 Panel Discussion

Moderator: Chin Hooi Yen, Associate Director / Head, Corporate And Commercial Department, Advocate & Solicitor, Gateway Law Corporation (Singapore)

Franchising Workshop for FRANCHISEES - 22 Sep 2007, Saturday 

 Franchising 101 Workshop for FRANCHISEES

• What is franchising?
• What are its benefits and pitfalls?
• How do I measure up?
• Where are the resources I can tap?
• Next steps

Speaker: Clarence Nah, Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), General Manager & Resident Consultant, Asiawide Franchise Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Franchising Workshop for FRANCHISORS - 22 Sep 2007, Saturday 

 Franchising 101 Workshop for FRANCHISORS

• Franchising - A strategic expansion
• Franchise feasibility
• Tactical business planning
• Operation manuals and training programmes
• Various important issues

Speaker: Troy Franklin, Regional General Manager, Gloria Jean's Coffees International (Australia)

 VISITOR PRE-REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

Dear %NAME% (%COMPANY%)

We are pleased to confirm that your registration to visit the exhibition has been successful.

Your registration code is: %REG_CODE%

Please print this email and bring it along with your business card during your visit. Admission badges cannot be processed without this confirmation letter.

Admission Guidelines:
- All visitors must be in proper office / business attire (NO shorts and slippers please).

- Admission is restricted to business / trade visitors, and individuals seeking franchising and new business opportunities only.

- General public and minors below the age of 16, whether accompanied or not, will not be permitted entry.

e-Match
As a pre-registered visitor, you are automatically registered for our online business matching programme, e-Match, a new and added incentive to our valued visitor. Maximise your visit by making use of this complimentary programme to pre-schedule meetings with your preferred exhibitors at the show, and to preview their products and services.

Do look-out for more information of e-Match which will be sent directly to you closer to the exhibition!

We look forward to welcoming you at Franchising & Licensing Asia 2007!


Best Regards
The Organiser
BizLink Premium Services Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 6467 8385
Fax: (65) 6467 8325
Email: marketing@bizlink.com.sg
Website: www.franchiselicenseasia.com

 FLAsia 2006 Flashback

 Visitor Survey Results

Notably for FLAsia 2006

“…get acquainted with new business opportunities and acts as a launch pad for budding local and regional businesses to expand into the global market”
Mr. Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore

 “FLAsia 2006 has exceeded all our expectations. We are very impressed with the well-oiled organisation of the show.”
Exhibitor Mr. Stephen Kannangara of New Zealand Reload Juice and Salad Franchise  

 “As export 'virgins', the Singapore FLA trade show was amazing. We couldn't even cope with all the enquiries. We are now signing a Singaporean Master Licensee.”
Exhibitor Mr. David Coles of Rosie's Chicken 

 “The show was superbly organised with serious and qualified prospects. I will gladly recommend it to others and will be honored to participate again next yeat. You did an amazing job!"
Exhibitor Mr. Arthur F. Carmazzi of Directive Communication International (Asia)

“Good opportunity for new investors to explore as well as for franchisors to gain connections and links to different individual companies.”
Visitor Dr. Low See Pong of Tat Seng Packaging

Presented By

With members’ common objective of business growth and expansion through franchising and licensing formats, Franchising & Licensing Association (Singapore) seeks to continually promote the platforms of entrepreneurship and internationalism in the industry.

Organised By

BIZLINK Premium Services Pte Ltd is a Professional Exhibition Organiser dedicated to advancing the interests of the various industries that it serves through a synergistic 3-pronged approach - exhibitions/events, publications & internet.

A forward-thingking organization with a dynamic team having over 30 years of collective experience in exhibition organising and management, BizLink is fully committed to providing utmost quality services to its exhbitors.

BizLink is a member of "Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers" (SACEOS) and various trade associations.

For more information, please visit www.BizLink.com.sg.

Hosted In

Strategically located within the heart of the Asia Pacific, Singapore ranks amongst one of the best places in the world to start or grow your business. It is fast becoming the strategic base to access the 500-million-people in the Southeast Asian market and the 2.8 billion strong Asian markets. Its excellent business infrastructure, world-class transport network and political stability provide you an excellent springboard into the regional markets.

For more information about Singapore, please visit www.VisitSingapore.com.

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