SINGAPORE, Jan. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Asia Franchise Networks announced that following the rising growth trends of franchises in the Asia, five prominent U.S. and Canada companies are seeking Master Franchisee for Asian countries with Singapore as the strategic entry point to Asia.
Mr. Robert G. Shaw, Managing Director of Edwards Global Services Inc. USA, and Mr. Norm Bogner, Vice President of International Development from 4Refuel International Ltd are coming to Singapore to present and meet potential investors for U.S and Canada franchises that they represent from 19 January 2008 to 23 January 2008. They will be speaking at a franchise seminar as well as meeting potential investors arranged by US Embassy and Asia Franchise Networks, a franchise consulting firm in Singapore.
The franchises available are:
-- Fuel management for busineses:
http://www.4refuel.com/
-- The leader in creative art education:
http://abrakadoodle.com/
-- Mobile indoor air duct services:
http://ductz.com/
-- Mobile repair and maintenance services:
http://mrhandyman.com/
-- Senior care, caregivers staffing and training services:
http://www.rightathome.net/
The franchise seminar scheduled on 19 January 2008 at the Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel is organized by Asia Franchise Networks and supported by The Franchising and Licensing Association of Singapore.
Existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to register online at http://www.atmc.com.sg , call the hotline at (+65) 6733 6244, or email info@atmc.com.sg.
The Franchising and Licensing Association of Singapore (FLA) certifies the upward progress of the franchise industry in Singapore. According to Ms. Terry Wong, General Manager for FLA, Singapore's reputation as a strategic entry point to Asia has attracted the attention of numerous foreign companies seeking to expand their operations abroad.
"With pre-organized systems, established branding, and a shorter learning curve, franchise businesses in Singapore have typically performed better. And more entrepreneurs are beginning to consider franchising as a feasible investment and business expansion option," she said.
"With a comparatively stable political environment, sound legal system with well-developed and efficient infrastructure reputed to be one of the best in the region, Singapore is the prime choice for many international companies seeking expansion in Asia," said Mr Robert G Shaw, Managing Director of Edwards Global Services, Inc, an US based International Business Development consultancy firm.
Mr. Norm Bogner, states Singapore's unique position as a prominent business centre, especially in South-East Asia, to be the main draw for the leading Canadian fuel management organization.
"Proven franchise systems allow investors to reduce their risk of starting a new business from scratch, while achieving faster return on investments. We hope to facilitate the link for regional investors to successful American and Canada franchises, to accelerate the growth of Asian Franchisepreneurs," said Mr. T. K. Lee, Principle Consultant of Asia Franchise Networks.
About Mr. Robert G. Shaw, Managing Director, Edwards Global Services Inc. USA
Robert G. Shaw, Managing Director, has over 20 years of successful experience in international business development including business and consumer market segments as well as retail and non-retail networks, while working with publicly traded and privately owned corporations. As the senior international executive of Mail Boxes Etc. and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Robert took these companies into more than 50 countries.
http://www.edwardsglobal.com/shaw.html
About Mr. Norm Bogner, Vice President of International Development, 4Refuel International Ltd
Norm Bogner, Vice President, brought over 10 years experience in the areas of management consulting, technology and business development when he joined 4Refuel Canada Ltd. in 2005. Norm has completed a broad range of projects for global clients in 12 countries worldwide and is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE).
About Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore)
With a history as Singapore's national franchise body, FLA was established in 1993 with the mission to nurture and develop Singapore's franchise industry.
FLA continues to work with government agencies and national franchise and licensing bodies to promote franchising as a growth strategy for Singapore enterprises, and has taken the initiative of enlarging its membership representation and scope to include companies engaged in Branding and Technology Licensing.
Media contact:
Agnes Tay
Marcoms Director
AT Marketing Consultancy
Tel: +65-6515-9872
HP: +65-9477-7838
Email: agnes@atmc.com.sg / agnes7838@gmail.com
