What is franchising?
It is a business arrangement between a franchisor (the owner or holder of a business concept, brand or an arrangement) and the franchisee (who acquires the rights to operate in… What is franchising?
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Apr
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Apr
World entrepreneurship day a rallying call to aspiring SA entrepreneurs
Aspiring South African entrepreneurs need to take note of the successes being celebrated by their global counterparts on World Entrepreneurship Day (WED), 15 April 2012, as well as use the… World entrepreneurship day a rallying call to aspiring SA entrepreneurs
12
Apr
Proper cash flow management
A vital life saver to SMEs this time of year Entrepreneurial airline, Velvet Sky’s recent cash flow issues, resulting in supplier BP calling for the company to be liquidated, are… Proper cash flow management
12
Apr
World Entrepreneurship Day a rallying call to aspiring SA entrepreneurs
Aspiring South African entrepreneurs need to take note of the successes being celebrated by their global counterparts on World Entrepreneurship Day (WED), 15 April 2012, as well as use the… World Entrepreneurship Day a rallying call to aspiring SA entrepreneurs
12
Mar
More female entrepreneurs needed in SA
South African women make up approximately half of the country’s work force and therefore play a crucial role in the development of the economy. However, the low level and quality… More female entrepreneurs needed in SA
07
Mar
Tax relief welcome but still not enough incentive for SA small businesses
Although Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has given further tax relief to small businesses and micro-enterprises in his 2012/13 Budget, there still remains very little incentive for small businesses to start… Tax relief welcome but still not enough incentive for SA small businesses
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Feb
SA’s global entrepreneurial ranking needs to improve to ignite economic growth
Stimulating entrepreneurship is the key to igniting economic growth and job creation in South Africa. However, when compared to other global economies, the country’s entrepreneurial ranking is slipping and is… SA’s global entrepreneurial ranking needs to improve to ignite economic growth
03
Oct
A stylish route to entrepreneurship
Lewis Thomas, Partners Hair Design, 2010 and 2011 Finalist For Lewis Thomas, entrepreneurship is a trait he was born with. One of his first memories of wanting to run a… A stylish route to entrepreneurship
04
Apr
Only real entrepreneurs need apply
Making it in the tourism industry New tourism statistics paint quite a rosy picture of an industry that is under sever strain. The recession was bad news for most sectors,… Only real entrepreneurs need apply
17
Feb
Family bonds bind businesses
Family businesses weather recession Family owned businesses are made of strong stuff according to a new survey. The PwC Family Business Survey 2010/11 found that the vast majority of these… Family bonds bind businesses