Franchises in Australia represent a vibrant $130 billion a year business. According to Steve Wright, Executive Director, Franchise Council of Australia: "Franchising is weathering the storm, surviving the crisis and defying the downturn. In the face of the most adverse conditions, the franchise business model continues to flourish."

The 2009 NFC of Australia is an opportunity to toast the success of franchising finest at MYOB Franchising Excellence Awards - the premier celebration of achievement in the annual small business calendar.

Bernard Salt confirmed as opening keynote speaker

Bernard is best known to Australian business for his commentary in the media on the business implications of demographic and social change. He is a columnist with The Australian and Wish magazine, and is the author of the popular best-selling book 'The Big Shift: Welcome to the Third Australian Culture'; his 2006 release 'The Big Picture' and newly released in 2008 'Man Drought and Other Social Issues of the New Century'. A look at the supply of single men and women in different parts of Australia. It also considers social change in the workplace as well as generational and consumer trends. Bernard has appeared on television programs such as A Current Affair, Business Sunday, The Today Show, SBS Insight, Today Tonight and 60 Minutes.

Dining with the Chinese Delegation

Mr Niu Zhimin, publisher of China’s franchising magazine, will present certificates of recognition to a special delegation of franchisors from China at the Networking Dinner on Tuesday, the 20th.

About:
Western Australia: a world class wineries, old growth forests and beaches.
Perth: it is because of the endless summers that many Perth activities revolve around the outdoors.
October temperature records: Daytime 21-24C. Overnight Minimum 9-12C.

October 19th to 21st 2009

Burswood Entertainment Complex Perth, WA
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