Founders of Canada's Successful Businesses Inspire Fellow Entrepreneurs

MARKHAM, ON, April 21, 2012 (Press-News.org) Toronto is playing host to Canada's largest business event, 'Business, Franchise & Investment Expo & Conference' at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. Organized by The Business Exchange, this event is designed to inspire budding and seasoned entrepreneurs to make more money.

This year's event features an amazing line up keynote speakers. Gary Lipovetsky, President of Dealfind will share his secrets of success on how within one year of founding his company was able to secure $31 million in venture capital funding and achieved a business valuation exceeding $100 million. Ryan Smolkin, President of Smoke's Poutinerie will share his experience of hyper growth in franchising by opening 30 new franchise locations in a year and a half. He has built a strong brand with lots of personality, created a new restaurant category and has dreams of world domination. Sam Primucci, President of Pizza Nova won 2012 franchisor of the year award. He will be sharing how he achieved the Canadian dream, immigrating to Canada in 1952 and starting a small corner pizzeria with his brothers. From humble beginnings and hard work, Pizza Nova today represents over 130 franchise locations across Ontario.

Visitors can attend 38 free educational seminars in the categories of Business Leadership, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate Investing and Advice from Industry Professionals. Attendees can learn how to increase their company's sales, attract and hire top talent, optimize their website, invest in real estate, select the business that is right for them and get legal tips before buying a franchise. Educational seminars provide a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn how to grow their business and meet with exhibitors offering business and franchise opportunities at all investment levels.

"Starting and growing a business can seem overwhelming but at the same time can be very rewarding. Visitors will be inspired to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, network with franchise and business opportunities and make quality business connections with industry professionals at the Business, Franchise & Investment Expo & Conference" said Pamela Greiner-Labelle, President of The Business Exchange.

With the unemployment rate at 7.2% and an uncertain economy, the Business, Franchise & Investment Expo & Conference provides an opportunity for those with the entrepreneurial spirit to take control of their financial future. "In order to ensure your success, before purchasing a business or franchise I always recommend doing your due diligence by consulting with business professionals" says Greiner-Labelle.

People interested in buying a business can learn more about The Business Exchange and its conference at http://www.BusinessExchange.ca/franchiseshows.html. Publishing since 1998, The Business Exchange is Canada's number one resource for entrepreneurs by providing the most comprehensive listings of business and franchise opportunities in print, online and at our consumer shows.

Publishing since 1998, The Business Exchange is Canada's number one resource for entrepreneurs by providing the most comprehensive listings of business and franchise opportunities in print, online and at our consumer shows.

For further information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Gary Lipovetsky of Dealfind, Ryan Smolkin of Smokes Poutinerie, Sam Primucci of Pizza Nova, Pamela Greiner-Labelle of The Business Exchange, please call Eileen Hartunian at 416-657-4111 ext 200 or e-mail Eileen at eileen@businessexchange.ca.