A formidable franchise team
Perseverance, dedication and determination are three qualities that Amanda Giannaros possesses and has used in her journey, from studying to become a teacher in the Eastern Cape to becoming a co-owner of one o
Franchises
Starting your own business? You have a choice of building the business from scratch, or buying an existing business or franchise. Learn more about franchising.
Business Partners Ltd - SA’s leading risk financier for SMEs
http://www.businesspartners.co.za
Buying a Business or Franchise
Not sure how to go about buying a business or a franchise? Follow this step-by-step process to be successful in your small business endeavor.
Buying an existing franchise
In franchise terminology, the purchase of an existing franchise outlet is referred to as a ‘resale’. When buying a resale, you have to do the same research and assessment you would do if you were buying any business.
Franchise Agreement Checklist
When purchasing a franchise, you have to understand the terms of a franchise agreement provided by a franchisor. This franchise agreement checklist may help.
Franchise Association of South Africa
http://www.fasa.co.za
Franchise Finance - franchisee loan origination agency
http://www.franchisefinance.co.za/
Franchise Finder - Online Directory of Franchises and Business Opportunities in South Africa
http://www.franchisefinder.co.za
Franchise synergies - specialist franchise consultants
http://www.franchisesynergies.co.za
Franchising Basics
Considering your own business? Franchise is one of your options. Learn the basics of franchising and get advice on how to operate a franchise.
Franchising offers real opportunity for an entrepreneur
Many entrepreneurs steer clear of franchising when choosing a business venture, primarily because they feel franchisors place too many re
Franchising tips from the "horse's mouth".
Interview with expert on franchising, and in particular the Spur Corporation
Franchising: success vs. failure
There are many factors that can either make or break your franchise business.
Franchize Directions - franchise service provider
http://www.franchize.co.za
How safe is your Service Station?
To start or manage any business is challenging enough, but owning and operating a service station has added challenges.
Microsoft Small Book of Business Solutions
http://www.smbboss.co.za
Small business financiers and investors
A comprehensive directory of small, micro and medium-sized enterprise (SMME) funders in South Africa.
Success story: Father-son team takes business to new heights
A small business success story of a father-and-son enterprise.
SureSwipe - suppliers credit and debit card swipe machines for SME’S
http://www.sureswipe.co.za
To expand or not to expand?
What to consider before expanding your business
What is franchising?
Explaining what franchising is.
Where can I find a business mentor?
A mentor can be a valuable guide and sounding board when you are running a small business on your own.
whichfranchise - buying and selling a franchise
http://www.whichfranchise.co.za