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PRESS RELEASE issued on behalf of Scenic Blue
September 2006

FORMULA FOR FRANCHISE SUCCESS - FREE SEMINAR

Considering going it alone? Want to be your own boss? The current trend to “pursue your dream” is responsible for the plethora of TV programmes charting the rise – and fall – of various would-be entrepreneurs – but with the staggering 80% failure rate of new business start-ups, it's worth knowing that the chances of success are greatly enhanced if you opt for a franchised business. Two leading lights in the franchise sector – Scenic Blue UK and Urban Planters – have joined forces to offer local people interested in setting up their own business an exclusive insight into the world of franchising and a chance to share in some of Scenic Blue's / Urban Planter's top tips for franchise success.

The seminar, to be hosted at the BALI Headquarters (Stoneleigh Park) in Warwickshire on 18 th September 2006 will focus on the benefits of franchising and will allow attendees access to Scenic Blue and Urban Planters' combined 24 years experience of the franchise market.

Hosted by Judy Behl (Scenic Blue UK managing director) a prominent figure on the franchise industry speaker circuit, and Rory Waterer (Urban Planters managing director), the seminar will take place between 2-4 pm .

Places are free and will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. If you are interested in attending one of the seminars, contact James Goldhawk at Scenic Blue (tel 0781 3905633 ). For further information on either company visit the relevant web site: www.scenicblue.co.uk or www.urbanplanters.co.uk.

For further information please contact:

Carla Wessel

Scenic Blue press office

Tel 01227 700 175 / 07970 252566

James Goldhawk

Scenic Blue UK Ltd