"FROM RECESSION TO RECOVERY"
FASA PRESENTS A ONE-DAY FRANCHISE CONVENTION ON FRIDAY 7TH MAY 2010 AT THE SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG

• 'From Recession to Recovery' - an economists' view. Presented by Sizwe Nxedlana, Economist for FNB Commercial
• Consumer Trends in Post-Recession Economies - a look at our changing world, emerging trends and the new consumer that has emerged. Presented by trends analyst Dion Change of Flux Trends
• The impact of the hike in electricity will be discussed by leaders in energy management solutions Schneider Electric who will give practical advice on how to tackle the impact this will have on business and the economy.
• Visiting international franchisors, including those from the USA and France, will give their views on international franchise developments.
• Awards lunch honouring the finalists and announcing the winners of the FASA Entrepreneur 2010 of the Year, Most Promising Female Franchisee and Most Promising Black Franchisee Award.
• The impact, both positive and negative, that the FIFA Soccer World Cup - in relation to logistics, transport, supply, deliveries, risks and solutions. Presented by Greg Faasen of Goalgetters
• With the Consumer Protection Act's regulations due out in April, the team that worked tirelessly with government to ensure that

REGISTRATION COSTS AND BOOKINGS:
FREE FOR FASA MEMBERS
One FASA member representative will get FREE admission to the Franchise Convention. Any additional members attending pay a discounted R500 ex VAT.

PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
The public are welcome to attend the Franchise Convention to hear about the continuing success of franchising both locally and internationally. The attendance fee per person is R800 ex VAT.