2007-12-31
Add a forum to your website
byVictor Mabena
Succeed is the best magazine that I ever came across business wise. However there is still one thing I think we should be given as an opportunity of expanding our businesses and sharing ideas. I noticed most individuals who comment on this section have got one thing in common that is business. However we can not access each other's contacts, therefore we are limited when it comes to sharing ideas. Please give us that platform so that we may be able to communicate.
Mr Mabena
Dear Mr Mabena
Thank you for the suggestion. We will look into the feasibility of adding it to our website.
The Succeed team
2008-02-06
Succeed helped me grow
byDaniel Ellis
Succeed Magazine has been a great source of information for me. I have learned to adapt to my clients needs and stay ahead of the competition. Dark Africa Video Marketing is aimed at the new business owner who cannot spend huge amounts of cash on marketing. I have learned how to work around a client’s budget and acquired ways of achieving great successes in my field. Thanks Succeed.
We are glad that we could help you. We wish you all the best for the future.
The Succeed team
2008-02-27
Starting a business
byJunior
Dear Editor
I am a regular buyer of Succeed magazine and I learned a lot from from you guys. I am going 26 years old working in government, but I am not willing to work more than 10 years. I would like to start my own business (Sasol franchise). Could you please give an advice related to the kind of business that I want to operate.
Thanking you in advance
Junior
Dear Junior
If you visit the Succeed website, the details for Sasol are in our business opportunities section. For detailed information you will need to contact the franchisor directly.
However if you would like more information on buying a franchise for first time franchisees then I would suggest that you read our exclusive Comprehensive Report, Your blueprint to franchising success. This report retails for only R650 and is a detailed look at franchising from choosing the right opportunity and industry jargon through to the franchise document.
If you are a subscriber you can buy this report at a 70% discount making it only R195, however if you are not a subscriber yet then I would recommend subscribing for three years at only R425 and you will receive both magazine and the report plus Franchising: the real story by Kurt Iletschko and Eric Parker.
Regards,
The Succeed team
2010-06-15
trust issues
byIan Ballantyne
Hi there
I just recently discovered your mag. As a battling young person who is looking his way to improve his life and planning a marriage, its just natural I would be looking for a way to make an extra buck or possibly a stable income on good top of my salary. I noticed an ad about buying an oppertunity called eTrends Online on pg 79 of your june 2010 issue. I am always sceptical of these too to good to be true scams or get rich quick schemes. Would be be able to assure me as it is placed in your mag if it is a legit oppertunity or a NO GO!! cautious reader.
Dear Ian
Unfortunately no magazine has the ability to check up on thier advertisers to see whether or not an advertiser is offering a good opportunity.
Our advertisers pay to be seen in our magazine and that is our only affiliation with them. We suggest that you do your research before entering any opportunity.
Regards
The team
2009-08-11
How to start a clothing brand
bytshiamo mogale
Dear Succeed Mag
I am tshiamo mogale, I am 18 years old and I live in SIlverton. First of all I would like to thank you for giving all entrepreneurs a greaat magazine that actually assists us in businness related issues.
I would like to start my own clothing brand however I need to know how to go about starting a it. The ins and outs of starting your own clothing brand.
Hope to hear from you soon Tshiamo Mogale
Hi
Starting a clothing brand is determined by your skills and the money that you have available to you. To start a clothing brand its best to have the design and manufacturing skills yourself as this can cut down costs. If not you could scout design schools for up and coming designers who you partner with you.
Starting a clothing business is much like starting any business however the 4 steps below are crucial to its success.
Step 1: determine if you are going to manufacture or buy clothing to resell.
Step 2: If you are going to manufacture, what kind of clothes you want to make. This will allow you to research if there is a market for the clothes that you want to supply. Here you might want to start think about how you will distribute the clothes because this could impact on the design and quality.
Step 3: Consider your capacity and supplier deals that you can get. If you want to created limited quantities, will you be able to find sewing contractors who are willing to deal with small production orders? Or will the costs be too prohibitive for your operations? Also, will the fabric suppliers be willing to give you small cuts of the textiles you need?
Step 4: There are several ways of meeting potential buyers for your new clothing line. Seek out sales agents and buyers of retailers, major department stores or boutiques.
Other ways of selling your clothes include flea markets, websites, community and church fairs. Once people starts to notice your products and demand begins to grow, you can slowly expand your business until you have enough capital to start your own store.
