The economic viability of investing in a franchise
The most significant advantage of investing in a franchise is that right from the start, the investor is provided with everything they need for a turnkey operation - from recruitment all the way...
View ArticleENTREPRENEURHSIP: Fast food vs restaurant franchise
While both restaurant franchising and fast food franchising present exciting opportunities for aspiring businesspeople, the former offers several benefits over the latter. Bronwyn Oliveira, Brand...
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This week Simon Brown chats about Franchising: A business opportunity set for success, the departure of Ben Bernanke, as well as trading as a skill in Trader Talk.
View ArticleMANAGEMENT IDEA: Taking your business into Africa
South African businesses are seeing a number of opportunities on the African continent but are often wary of making high-risk investments in unchartered waters. Anli Dowling from Dommisse Attorneys...
View ArticleENTREPRENEURSHIP: The right franchise for you
Ever thought of opening a franchise? There are more choices and activities in the franchise sector than ever before, so how do you know which venture suits you best? We look at a few steps to follow...
View ArticleFRANCHISE: 5 tips for families in franchising
"The general trend in most families is that everyone likes sticking their noses into everyone else’s business. This is not conducive to a successful working and professional environment," says FNB...
View ArticleFRANCHISING: Ignoring staff needs could harm your business
Managing people is an important part of managing any business. Buying a franchise, complete with staff, can prove difficult if not approached with care. In this article we offer a few tips on managing...
View ArticleFRANCHISING: Consumer-driven opportunities on the continent
South African franchisors hoping to expand to neighbouring countries, or even to East or West Africa, can expect challenging conditions and lacking infrastructure, but with great potential rewards....
View ArticleFRANCHISE: Match your business to your personality
Franchising might be the ideal business opportunity, but deciding which franchise to invest in requires a little thought. Here are a few tips to find the franchise to match your personality.
View ArticleBUSINESS: Leadership lessons in franchising
The quality of leadership may be a determining factor in the success of a franchise. Morne Cronje, head of FNB Franchise gives advice on the leadership companies have to introduce when franchising.
View ArticleENTREPRENEUR: Franchise sector to grow entrepreneurship
The franchise sector has a lower failure rate than start-up business. In this article, Gerrie van Biljon explains how franchising can grow entrepreneurship in South Africa.
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