Module 13: Small and Medium  Enterprises in ASEAN

Reading Text & Presentation

13.4  Special features of products


13.4.1 Read the advertisement for an international show and then listen to the dialog.


Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2014

General Information

Show Name

Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2014
The International Event for Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities & Intellectual Property Rights in Asia. 

 

Date

Time

16 - 18 October 2014 (Thu - Sat)

16 - 17 October (Thu - Fri): 10.30am - 6.30pm 
18 October (Sat): 10.30am - 5.30pm 

 

Admission Policy

Open to business / trade visitors, and individuals seeking business and investment opportunities. Free admission by online pre-registration or onsite registration. Minors below the age of 16 will not be permitted entry.

A separate line for pre-registrants ensures minimum wait time before entering the exhibition hall. 

On-site registration is open each day during the show. All visitors must wear an event badge to enter the exhibition hall.

Visitor terms and conditions apply. 

 

Attire

All visitors are requested to be in business shirts or collared T-shirts, paired with appropriate long pants. Jackets are not necessary. Dresses, skirts or trousers are recommended for ladies. Kindly be advised that singlets, shorts, bermudas, sandals and slippers are not permitted attire in the exhibition.

 

 

Visitor Profile

• Potential franchisees / Master franchisees / Licensees / Licensing agents
• Entrepreneurs seeking franchising and new business opportunities
• Individuals pursuing strategic partnerships
• Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers looking for licenses to enhance their products
• Investors, venture capitalists and business developers
• Business owners looking for franchising and licensing information
• Chain store operators seeking alternative distribution and re-organisation methods
• Anyone from the franchising & licensing industries
• Anyone else who wishes to find out what franchising and licensing is all about

 

Exhibit Profile

Franchise Product & Service Categories
• Accounting / Tax Services 
• Adult Education
• Apparel / Shoes & Bags
• Associations
• Bakery / Confectioneries / Snacks / Specialty Food
• Beauty / Spa
• Beverages / Ice Cream / Yogurt
• Business Coaching & Training
• Childcare / Child Development
• Computers / Electronic Products
• Consultancy Services
• Convenience Stores
• Entertainment & Games
• Fast Food / Restaurants
• Franchise Suppliers / Retail Equipment & Technology
• Gifts / Stationery
• Health & Fitness
• Home Furnishings / Furniture
• Homewares / Storage Products
• Internet / Online Services
• Jewellery / Fashion Accessories
• Laundry Services
• Legal Services
• Printing Services / Printer Consumables
• Land Banking / Real Estate / Shopping Malls
• Senior Care Services
• Sign Products & Services
• Etc.

License Property and Service Categories
• Business Marketing Services
• Character
• Consultancy Services
• Education
• Fashion / Design / Retail
• Legal Services
• Printing
• Trademark & Brand
• Etc.

 

Presented By

คำอธิบาย: Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore

Franchising and Licensing Association Singapore started as Singapore's national franchise body. It was one of the founding members of the World Franchise Council.

With the members' common objective of business growth and expansion through franchising and licensing formats, Franchising and Licensing Association Singapore seeks to continually promote the platforms of entrepreneurship and internationalism in the industry.

(Source: http://www.franchiselicenseasia.com/general-information.html retrieved 23/2/2014)

Audio ClipDialog 1: Before the show
 http://ak.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1163266/preview/stock-footage-business-man-and-business-woman.jpgMany trade and professional groups hold conventions yearly to exchange ideas about developments and products. A convention is a channel to meet traders in different industries. Most conventions have exhibition areas where companies display products and advertise services. At each exhibit, sales representatives will answer question and try to get business for their company.

Script Dialog 1

 
(Source: http://posgraduacao.blogs.unipar.br/files/2012/01/Business-People.jpg retrieved 28/1/2015)
 

Audio ClipDialog 2: At the show
 http://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/3782339/preview/stock-footage-over-the-shoulder-view-of-businessman-talking-to-female-colleague-in-office-shot-on-canon-d-mk.jpg 

Script Dialog 2


(Source: http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2009/05/29/1225717/907495-relationships.jpg retrieved 28/1/2015)