A new year is here. If you’ve been thinking of becoming your own boss, why wait? Now is the perfect time for a change. There are plenty of franchise and business opportunities out there… you just need to take the next step. If you fall into this category, we’ve compiled a list of helpful events in 2016 for you to check out. Get planning… your future awaits!


Feb. 4
Small Business Expo (Houston)
The Small Business Expo is the perfect opportunity to make connections and develop your small business network with like-minded professionals. At the Small Business Expo, you’ll have a wide-range of cutting-edge business seminars, business events, How-Tos, Speed Networking and more to choose from. Attending the Small Business Expos is completely free!


Feb. 20-23
IFA Convention (San Antonio)
IFA’s Convention offers top speakers who share their best practices as the industry continues to work its way out of these still challenging economic and public policy times. The convention is filled with educational sessions, roundtables, summits and mini-super sessions designed to give you the latest trends and information in the areas of franchise relations, management and leadership, financing, multi-unit growth, international growth, franchise development, social media and more.


Mar. 19-20
The Franchise Expo (Washington D.C.)
Connect with North America’s best, most successful and innovative franchisors at The Franchise Expo. You’ll get: face-to-face discussions with the franchisors you’re interested in; free access to info-rich seminars — everything you need to know from legal advice and financial strategies to marketing tactics and long-term growth; and countless opportunities to find your dream career and change the course of your future.


Apr. 2-3
The Franchise Expo (Phoenix)
Connect with North America’s best, most successful and innovative franchisors at The Franchise Expo. You’ll get: face-to-face discussions with the franchisors you’re interested in; free access to info-rich seminars — everything you need to know from legal advice and financial strategies to marketing tactics and long-term growth; and countless opportunities to find your dream career and change the course of your future.


Apr. 21
Small Business Expo (Chicago)
The Small Business Expo is the perfect opportunity to make connections and develop your small business network with like-minded professionals. At the Small Business Expo, you’ll have a wide-range of cutting-edge business seminars, business events, How-Tos, Speed Networking and more to choose from. Attending the Small Business Expos is completely free!


May 21
Small Business Market Expo (Atlanta)
The Small Business Market Expo has something for every business owner and professional.  Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with range of small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, business coaches, and franchises. You will have an opportunity to learn everything YOU want to know about how to successfully own and operate your own business. The guest speakers and trainers of diverse business organizations will show you how to be your own boss and make profits while living your dream of business ownership.


June 4-5
The Franchise Expo (Miami)
Connect with North America’s best, most successful and innovative franchisors at The Franchise Expo. You’ll get: face-to-face discussions with the franchisors you’re interested in; free access to info-rich seminars — everything you need to know from legal advice and financial strategies to marketing tactics and long-term growth; and countless opportunities to find your dream career and change the course of your future.


June 9
Small Business Expo (New York)
The Small Business Expo is the perfect opportunity to make connections and develop your small business network with like-minded professionals. At the Small Business Expo, you’ll have a wide-range of cutting-edge business seminars, business events, How-Tos, Speed Networking and more to choose from. Attending the Small Business Expos is completely free!


June 16-18
International Franchise Expo (New York)
Join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at the International Franchise Expo, the largest franchise expo in the country. Meet hundreds of proven franchise opportunities. Every industry. Every investment level. Full-time and part-time.


Sept. 10-11
The National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show (Toronto)
This is a two-day event being held at the International Centre in Toronto, Canada. This event lets you meet face to face with successful franchises and businesses looking for franchisees and dealers. Owning your own business can be easy and affordable.


Sept. 24-25
The Franchise Expo (Atlanta)
Connect with North America’s best, most successful and innovative franchisors at The Franchise Expo. You’ll get: face-to-face discussions with the franchisors you’re interested in; free access to info-rich seminars — everything you need to know from legal advice and financial strategies to marketing tactics and long-term growth; and countless opportunities to find your dream career and change the course of your future.


Nov. 10
Small Business Expo (Los Angeles)
The Small Business Expo is the perfect opportunity to make connections and develop your small business network with like-minded professionals. At the Small Business Expo, you’ll have a wide-range of cutting-edge business seminars, business events, How-Tos, Speed Networking and more to choose from. Attending the Small Business Expos is completely free!