Making digital creations a reality
Chris Anderson’s book, Makers: The New Industrial Revolution, is about a future manufacturing revolution.… [more]
Deferred bonuses lose value
The longer executives in the financial services sector have to wait for their incentive bonuses, the… [more]
Market your business with customer service
Great customer service should be a main tenet of every business. There are strategic reasons behind this,… [more]
10 of the best wine estates
At the recent Decanter World Wine awards where South Africa scooped 15 gold medals and 10 regional trophies.… [more]
Medical aid: from blue to white collar
When choosing a medical aid for employees it can be difficult to find a scheme that caters for all your… [more]
Franchise news – May 2013
Online shopping for franchises ShowMe Online Media has introduced an e-commerce facility for small businesses… [more]
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Money
Reinvest for success
One of the most satisfying experiences for any small business owner is the day the undertaking becomes profitable. After months of sweat and stress,…
AltX: Opportunity or threat?
When the wolf knocks on the door, we all flee to safety and the stock markets are no different. When a recession hits, the flight to safety means…
Recession impacts fraudulent activities
Recessions mean cutbacks and austerity measures, which often find employees with less than expected earnings, particularly when incentives or bonuses…
Your investment blueprint for life
Business owners who run a successful operation can already view themselves as good investors. They weigh up risk in the business and allocate money…
Leadership
Change your life: Practical tips for attracting success
Many great thinkers believe that to change your life you have to start with yourself. It is well-recognised that our thoughts, emotions and actions…
Leading South Africa towards growth
Haylene Liberty is CEO of the Eskom Development Foundation and a remarkable leader. She started out in the strategy department at Eskom and then…
Hone your presentation skills
Giving presentations is always tricky because people can easily get distracted. You need to know how to grab their attention from the start to make…
Compete with retail giants
Small independent retailers are at the mercy of their customers. If a big retailer arrives who can offer more variety and lower prices, these smaller…
Franchising
Value for your franchise marketing fee
A major benefit of buying into a franchise is the opportunity to become part of a brand. The power of that brand is only achieved and maintained…
How to avoid sour franchise networks
Not all franchises are created equal. Entrepreneurs must be vigilant before entering into a deal. Less honest franchisors could offer franchising as…
To spend or not to spend
There has been an increase in the number of people using their retirement savings to buy a franchise. Franchises for under R500 000 are an appealing…
Tighten your purse strings
Statistics have proven time and again that starting a franchise can be a less risky endeavour than starting a business on your own. Yet it has also…
Marketing
Shaping a brand presence on Facebook
Active users access Facebook several times a day – many from mobile phones. Therefore, it makes sense to use this social media site to build your…
Market your business using animation
With video animation marketing, businesses can inform and educate people about their products while entertaining them. With time being a valuable…
Market your brand with a game
Gamification is a new marketing tool incorporating the mechanics and concepts of gaming into your brand’s marketing. It aims to boost customer…
5 reasons why branding is important for small businesses
Branding can greatly contribute to your sales and success. It is essential to spend enough time, effort and finances on creating and developing a…
Marketing
Start a massage business
Massage therapy is helpful for a range of medical conditions, and also for relaxing and relieving stress. If you are good with your hands and are…
Become a freelance personal trainer
If you are passionate about exercising and are keen on helping others get into shape, becoming a personal trainer could be ideal for you. Is it for…
How to start an errand service
If you want to start your own business but are concerned about leaving your job, an errand service might be an option. It is a simple business to…
The truth about the real estate business
The real estate industry often alternates between prosperity and difficulty. When the economy is doing well and house prices soar many think it is a…
