The Business, Franchise & Investment Expo and Conference takes place in Toronto this weekend

TORONTO - May 23, 2014 - PRLog -- The Business, Franchise & Investment Expo and Conference will be taking place this weekend at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre on Saturday May 24^th to Sunday May 25^th from 11am-5pm.  This free event (for those that pre-register) will introduce aspiring business and franchise owners to some of Canada’s most notable business leaders and over 100 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of franchise opportunities. The Expo will offer both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs a chance to hear and learn from top business experts on the Do’s and Don’ts of starting and running your own business; what to look for in a franchise; and how to increase your chances of business success and profitability.

Canada’s own Harry Rosen, Executive Chairman of Harry Rosen Menswear will be one of this year’s Keynote speaker on Sunday, sharing his journey from starting his business with $500 to becoming Canada’s most recognized and prestigious Menswear clothier, cornering 40% of the men’s high end clothing market. Franchising expert Ralph Askar, CEO of Instant Imprints will also offer the day’s Keynote on Saturday where he will tell his inspiring journey from starting with a single franchise of a UPS store to becoming CEO and Majority Owner of Instant Imprints.

Visitors can attend 40 free educational seminars in the categories of Entrepreneurship, Franchising, Real Estate Investing, and Sales & Marketing. Attendees can learn how to increase their company’s sales, optimize their website, invest in real estate, select the business that is right for them and get legal tips before buying a franchise. Educational seminars provide a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn how to grow their business and meet with exhibitors offering business and franchise opportunities at all investment levels.

A Media launch will take place today, Friday May 23rd, at the Direct Energy Centre, Hall C, from 11am-1pm. Experts will be on hand to provide Business Commentary and insights, or live interviews. Please RSVP to rania@sparqstreet.com.

Media are welcome all weekend long. To arrange for an in-studio interview to learn more about how to grow a successful business and/or get tips on the Do’s and Don’ts of Franchising, please contact:

Rania Walker,

Sparq Street Communications

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Watch to learn more about The Business, Franchise and Investment Expo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y_NyjNuNGg)