TICKETS

WHY ATTEND?

Are you thinking about starting a business or looking at buying a franchise?

Or already running a business and looking for new ideas, better systems, or ways to grow?

The NZ Franchise & Small Business Expo brings together the people, businesses, ideas and opportunities that can help you make better decisions about your future. Whether you're exploring business ownership for the first time or looking to strengthen an existing business, you'll find practical information, real-world experiences, and people who understand the challenges of running a business in New Zealand.

Tickets are free, but all attendees must register to attend. Click on the ticket link to register.

IT'S YOUR BUSINESS!

At the Expo you can:

  1. Explore franchise and business opportunities
  2. Discover products and services designed for small business
  3. Attend practical workshops and presentations
  4. Learn from business owners and industry experts
  5. Compare different options side-by-side
  6. Ask questions and get advice face-to-face
  7. Meet potential suppliers, partners and advisers
  8. Stay up to date with business trends, technology and innovation

What's On

Elevate WorkshopsElevate Workshops are designed for people already running a business. Through practical sessions led by experienced operators and industry experts, you'll gain ideas, tools, and strategies to improve sales, marketing, customer experience, operations, productivity, and business performance.

Pathway WorkshopsPathway Workshops is designed for people exploring business ownership. Learn about starting a business, buying an existing business, investing in a franchise, funding options, due diligence, and the realities of becoming your own boss. You will also hear from people who have done it and gain practical insights to help you make informed decisions.

NetWork MainstageNextWork explores the trends, ideas, and changes shaping the future of business. Hear from entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and industry experts discussing technology, AI, leadership, customer behaviour, the economy, and the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in a rapidly changing world.

Round Table Discussion Groups Attendees will be able to choose from a range of small, interactive round table discussions and join the conversation most relevant to their business.Each session will focus on a practical business topic and give participants the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and hear from experts and other business owners.

Expo The expo will bring together franchise opportunities, business services, technology providers, advisers and solutions for small business owners and future business owners. Visitors can meet exhibitors, compare options, ask questions, see live demonstrations and explore products, services and opportunities designed to help them start, buy or grow a business.

Live DemosSee small business software and digital tools in action. Learn how they work, compare different options and hear directly from the experts who use and support them.

Whether you’re improving an existing business or exploring your next step, you’ll have direct access to suppliers, practical sessions, and real conversations that move you forward.

You’ll gain:

  • practical ideas to improve performance and operations
  • direct access to suppliers and service providers
  • insight into finance, systems, people, and growth
  • clarity around your next business move

Registration is now open. All visitors must register to attend.