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Franchise & Business Opportunities

Aligning the expectations of franchise parties
The most frequently asked questions about franchising
Franchising Results Show Buoyancy
Spotlight on sport franchising for community entrepreneurs
Greater appetite for franchised fast foods and restaurants
FASA PREDICTS RAPID GROWTH IN FRANCHISING LEADING UP TO 2010
Franchising takes aim at the emerging sector
Securing high-income vending locations.
Look before you leap into a franchise.
More firms should move to franchising
Franchisors Need to Set the Trend
SA's Food Franchise Growth Exceeds All Expectations
A Lesson in Franchising Success – Becoming St Elmo’s
Cellphone Shops Driving SA’s Franchise Growth
Franchsing gets a boost as thousands visit FBOE 2007
Seda boosts franchise entrepreneurship through Hot Dog Café cadet scheme training
Century 21 launches franchise brand in SA
FASA Awards for Excellence in Franchising
BEE partners in QSR franchising sector
Famous Brands to buy back rights for R150 million
Automotive Opportunities: The road to financial freedom
Maxi’s Opens in Hazyview
Maponya ready to open Soweto Toyota
Simply Asia opens in Randburg
Location is the biggest challenge for SMEs
What to consider when buying a business
Quick News: Imperial Holdings win rental franchises
Before Buying A Franchise
Starting a Vending business - What you need to know
Marketing your Franchise Online – Part 1
Marketing your Franchise Online - Pt 2
Business Opportunities to be Showcased at Expos
Building the Best Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship Possible
Negotiating the Purchase Price of a Business
Franchising – a ‘Tried and Tested’ Tool for Developing Entrepreneurship?
Want to Start your Own Business? Why Not look at the Benefits of Franchising
Franchise Ideas to Ponder
Products Available In The Wellness Industry
BizOpps Offers Business Opportunities Ahead of 2010
Franchising with the Family
Successful Property Franchise Gets Personal
Nu Skin – Weighty Profit
Big Business has Humble Beginnings
The Fine Print of Your Franchise Agreement
Simply Asia Opens a Franchise on the West Rand
Fast-Food Group has Taste for Jewellery
Autopage Cellular Offers Great Business Opportunity
Franchise Profile: Resentile - The “Rooftop Revolution”
Own a Franchised Business
Gourmet Burger – Masters of Tongue and Cheek
Franchise Looks Abroad in Volatile Market
Mike’s Kitchen comes Full Circle
Gener8: Finding Solutions to South Africa's Energy Crisis
Accelerated Success In Direct Selling Begins With Education
Get Smart with a Planet Fitness Franchise
Franchise Profile: The Coating Worx
MLM Staying Power: How to make money- and teach your downline to do the same
Keg Announces Winners of Annual Awards for Excellence
Giving African Cuisine a Facelift – Pantsula Bites
Franchisor to Use Rugby to Turn Men On to Beauty Care
Where the Smart Money Makes Money
Fisherman’s Deli – an Outstanding Franchise Investment
Dis-Chem to Expand Through Franchising
Direct Selling Profile: Miglio
US Franchise Opportunity Coming to South Africa
Making a Living from Eish2o
Providing Solutions for Entrepreneurs
ReVitalize - A New Opportunity in the Health and Wellness sector
50 years of Market Ups and Downs and Still Going Strong – Aida
5-star tyres: The New Look Franchise Business for Driven Entrepreneurs
Franchise Profile: DrumKidz
The True Spirit of Entrepreneurship
Internet Marketing for Your MLM Business
China's Tiens Group co. Bringing New Opportunities to SA
Fitness Franchises Merge for Better Results
Ola Milky Lane Franchisee Scoops Her Second Award
Entrepreneurs - How to Keep Your Motivation Alive
Wholesome Health Franchise Opens in Menlyn
Entrepreneurs Making a Difference in South Africa
2010 Business Opportunity Workshop Open to CT Entrepreneurs
Finding A Franchise To Buy – Where Should You Begin To Look?
And the Nominees are...
Low-Cost Housing Becomes Entrepreneur’s Dream
Cash Crunch Hits SMEs
Big plans for Ola Franchise 50 years On
Consumer Bill Needs ‘Further Work’
Business Opportunities Await you in Ghana
Franchise Businesses Expand with SMS Messaging
The Basics of Starting a Business
Cash Converters Franchises Resilient Through Tough Times
Run a Successful Business in South Africa’s Security Industry
Your Business e-Commerced in 24 hours
The Right Time to Seek Investors
Solve Your Working Capital Crisis by Leveraging Debtors
Incredible Machines Offer Limitless Business Opportunities
Breaking into Africa
Why Opportunities in Retail and Entertainment are Stealing the Show
Seda Launches Belgian Entrepreneurs Day Concept in SA
As Many Opportunities as Obstacles for SA SMEs
FASA Saluted the Role Franchisees Play in Franchising
Work Smart Say FASA Franchisee Award Winners
Beware of Scamsters looking for Opportunities in the Road Transport Industry
How to Spot Fly-by-Night Franchises
The Consumer Protection Bill - Bolstering the Rights of Franchisees
Find Funding for Your Business: What banks really look for
What the Others Missed
Weaker Rand Affecting Small Importers: How to survive
Franchisors are Captaining the Economy
Opportunity to Charge in Pounds but Pay in Rands
Managing your expectations of a future in multi-level marketing
The 2009 Opportunities Lucky Packet
Trends in franchising for 2009
Facts on Franchising
Rate cut not enough to help entrepreneurs – COSATU
A Woman's Intuition
Franchising in a Good Position to Weather Economic Storm
What banks want to see in a business plan
$1 000 Recipe and a rhyme creates winning chicken brand
Economic Monster Eats its Way into the Food Franchise Business
Hot Opportunities in SA's Food Franchise Sector
Humico: Cashing in on the food and beverage industry
What’s In A Name?
Banks Take Power Back From Bond Originators
Anti-Retirement: Opportunities for the golden years
Hydro, Solar and Wind Energy Projects get a boost in South Africa
Nuskin the Talk of the Town
Not All Doom and Gloom for the South African Property Market
Regus to Open Dakar Office Centre
Chinese Trade Misses Bush Era
Work From Home: Good for you. Good for the boss
Revolutionary New Vending Concept Coming Soon
Another South African in London: Vida E Caffé opens on Regent Street
Entrepreneurs Up in Arms Over Proposed Liquor Ban
Report Back: Bank fraud scam - the Ombudsman responds
Get it While it's Hot
Tough Times for Sponsorship
Dulce Group Cashing in on Emerging Local Market
New Bill Clips Wings of Suppliers
The Ups & Downs of Retailing
Searching for Western Cape’s Top Business Women
Opportunity on Tap
The Secret to Creating Wealth
Mboweni Confirms Full Percent Rate Cut
Getting to Know Captain DoRego's
World-Famous Brand Now in SA
Youth Entrepreneurship – Hope For The Future
SA’s Franchise Industry Sound
HBD Looking To Invest Up To R50-Million In Fast-growing Local Businesses
SME’s Beware - Tough Action To Be Taken Against Sale of Counterfeit Goods During 2010 Soccer Event.
Eskom’s New Feed-in Tariffs Opens Door for Entrepreneurs
FASA Honours SA’s Top Franchises
Are You a Social Entrepreneur?
OBC Chicken on the Expansion Trail
Simple – But Not Obvious – Ways to Prosper in Tough Times
A Very Simple System Essential For Internet Wealth and Freedom
Exposing Five Myths About Franchising
Caltex Markets SA’s Most Expensive Business Opportunity
Exporting VAT fees - Save Yourself A Lot of Trouble By Doing It Correctly
The State of Franchising in SA
Thinking Outside the Box Gives Life to Thrilling Adventure
Forget About Bailouts - Here's what you can do for your business
FNB Franchise Think Tank 2009: An overview
Meet SA's Top Black Franchisees
The Rise & Rise of the Anti-Aging Industry
Running a Salon: The good the bad and the ugly
The Consumer Protection Bill Revisited:
An Unlikely Match
Successful Franchise Model Gets Branding and Standards Boost
Boycott the Recession - Here's how you can save your business
Local Entrepreneurs Create New Opportunities for Online Ordering
Low Cost Ways to Generate Leads
Venture Capital Harder Hit in US than SA
Opportunity Knocks for Home-Based Entrepreneurs
Computers 4 Kids Bridge the IT Gap
Do You Have an Innovative Idea?
Where Did All The Money Go? Finding funds in tough times
22 Entrepreneurial Temptations Every Business Owner Needs to Avoid
A Mom Inspired
Why Ponzi Schemes Exist - and Not Just in South Africa
Renewable Energy Highlights South Africa’s Entrepreneurship Skills
Investing in Renewable Energy
Cape Crafters Clinch Orders at Lifestyle Trade Show Launch
Opportunities Arise as China Food and Beverage Traders Aim to Capture African Markets
New Opportunities Arise for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa
Five Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur in the Call Centre Industry
Innovation Enabler to Help Get IT Start-Ups Off the Ground
Checklist for Starting a Business
New Franchise Opportunity First of its Kind in SA
Knocking New Life into SA’s Property Scene
On-line Competition Opens Doors to Funding
Is Venture Capital The Right Funding For Your Business? Take The Online Test
FNB Hosts ‘Affordable Franchise Night’
Cash for Your Energy Ideas
Cape Small Business Week to Run in Conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Impact of the Consumer Act on Franchising
Jobs Could be Affected by Slump in Tourism and Entertainment
No Loan Required
Direct Selling a Sound Choice. Here’s Why
Your Next Boss Could Be You!
Two Sides to Every Coin
Energy at Work
Is Home-Based Education the Future of IT Training?
Million Dollar Babies
Little People. Big Business.
Work from Home? Become an Attention Seeker!
Why "Education is an Exciting Adventure" for Entrepreneurs
Turning your Talent into a Business
Job Losses Could Exceed One Million Mark. Start Your Business Now
Family Business – South Africa’s most important small business resource
Many Start-ups, More Opportunities
Interesting Home Business Facts
Surviving the Small Business Journey
Get Your Business Going Without Money
Tips and Traps When Buying an Existing Restaurant Business
Showcasing SA's Most Innovative Businesses
Know What Your Customers Want
Conference Positions UCT as the School for Emergent Market Business
A Recipe For Success for South Coast Franchisee
A Dream Worth Buying
Starting Your Own Health and Beauty Business Part One: Franchising
Starting Your Own Health and Beauty Business Part Two: Self-Starters
Starting Your Own Health and Beauty Business Part Three: Web-Based Start-Ups
The Seven Deadly Small Business Sins
Gold Plating: The Chance for Anyone to Make Extra Cash
In Business with SA Franchise Warehouse
The Auto Sector - 54 Ways to Make Money
Entrepreneurs, Make the Best of 2010
Entrepreneurs Fuel Retro Revival
A Fresh Approach to Franchising
New-Age Incubators Spur Economic Growth
Tax Concessions for World Cup Vendors
All the Incentive We Need to Cash in on Renewable Energy
Small Businesses Can Gain Access to e-Commerce via New Toolkit
Boost for SA's Township Entrepreneurs
Tips to Successfully Sell a Small Business
Franchising in 2010: The Consumer Protection Act
Chicken South Africa’s Favourite Fast-Food
Mochachos – A world of foods
Food Franchises and the International Market
Maximise World Cup by Breeding MICE
Development Boost as Ferrero Begins Investing and Growing Locally
Import and Export Foreign Currency Rule Relaxed
The Future of Travel
Java Brands Born Out Of Retsol Restructuring
The Vibrant New Health-Food Brand Boost is a Hit in SA
Spur Expands into Rural Areas with Smaller Restaurants
Only Rentals Opening Doors into SA’s Property Market
Think Your Business is Tops?
Figured Out – Turning a Collector’s Hobby into a Business
Franchise Industry Still at the Forefront of Entrepreneurial Business Achievement
Majority of Concepts are Home-grown
10 Questions Entrepreneurs Must Ask
So, you think you’re Richard Branson
A Start-up Survival Guide
Pancake – A Delight All Year Round
Java Heights Speciality Coffees Cause a Stir
A Passion for Ice Cream
Why own a Ryk Neethling Swimming Stars™ franchise?
The Chicken Licken Story: George Doesn’t Chicken Out of a Challenge
Enhance Youth Entrepreneurship Skills with Memory Training
BOOST Your Profits!
Thinking About Going to Business School? Start here.
Gold Effects introduces the Multi-station Commercial Plater
No Soft Soaping: Genuine Business Opportunities in Laundry Detergents
Teaching Future Swimming Stars
A Franchise in Gym Wizards is a Rewarding Investment
Scooters Pizza – A Decade of Delectable, Hot, Tasty, Fast Service
St.Elmo’s Pizza Franchises Snapped up by Taste Holdings
Qbox Card system for your Small Business Advertising
Teaching English for Profit
No Soft Soaping: Genuine Business Opportunities in Laundry Detergents
Own your own Pole Dancing Franchise
A Great Opportunity exists for Entrepreneurs drawn to the Jewellery Industry
Rawson’s Property Franchise a Worthwhile Business System
Ai Karamba! How about a Business that requires no Capital Outlay?
A Franchise with Mulitple Money-making Opportunities
Safe Working Practice – A safe income for entrepreneurs
First Pizza Vending Machine in SA
Back to the dinner table: 11 Restaurant Trends to expect in 2011
Duck to Simply Asia
Cattle Baron: Decades of Service Excellence
A New Food and Restaurant Franchise Editor for SA Guide to Business Opportunities Magazine
Franchise Back on Track with IFE 2011
A Franchise Opportunity in Retail in the Natural Health Industry
‘Urban Organic’ – The Newest Restaurant Trend
GROWTH NOW PRIME TARGET FOR RAWSON PROPERTIES
Nedank Small Business Seminars
RetailVision Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Future Trends in Franchising
Recession-proof success
Bold and Beautiful
No Shortcuts – Own a Sporting Franchise Today!
Own a Rawson’s Franchise and You Become Part of a Very Successful Business System.
Franchising in South Africa Continues to Innovate and Show Growth
Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week
Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Yale Offers Security in a Franchise
Catching criminals before they catch you…
HomeChoice
Article Marketing – part of being an expert
The ten best tips you will ever need before launching your start-up
Fire-walking for corporate team-building!
Hot Opportunity – HomeChoice
Coffee on the Move units moving fast!
Fantastick Peel and Stick wall decor opportunity
Don't Fear The Power: Enabling Employees To Grow Your Business

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Business Opportunity Scams

Pyramid schemes are back - dont get caught out!
DTI Deems Working From Home Ads Illegal
Spotting a scam
Scamsters: Quick to Abuse Your Information!
Beware of Scamsters looking for Opportunities in the Road Transport Industry
Dodgy English Used in Identity Theft
Accepting Cash Payments? Watch Those R200 Notes

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Franchising

Breaking into SA’s Food Industry
Exclusive gym for women franchise makes a model mark
The Consumer Protection Bill Revisited:
In Business with SA Franchise Warehouse
Franchising in South Africa Continues to Innovate and Show Growth
Do you have what it takes ?
FNB Hosts 'Affordable Franchise Night'
Juicy Lucy: A healthy recipe for success
The Future of Travel
FASA’S Awards for Excellence in Franchising
Another South African in London:Vida E Caffé opens on Regent Street
Mochachos – A world of foods
Why Franchising Needs Women
Pure Profit with Eish2o
Opportunity Under R150 000: Mr Valet
Are you cut out to be a franchisee?
7 Habits of Successful Franchisees
Franchising in Africa
Starting Your Own Health and Beauty Business Part Three: Web-Based Start-Ups
Strike While the Iron’s Hot – and the Lights are Out
Computers 4 Kids Bridge the IT Gap
The State of Franchising in SA
Taking Tyre Services to your Community: A unique franchise opportunity
New Franchise Opportunity First of its Kind in SA
Own a Simply Asia restaurant
Everything you need to know about franchising
Economic Monster Eats its Way into the Food Franchise Business
Franchising - Something for Everyone
How to get started
An Unlikely Match
Only Rentals Opening Doors into SA’s Property Market
SA’s Franchise Sectors Holding Up
New Bill Clips Wings of Suppliers
Achieving BEE through franchising
Exploding Five Myths About Franchising
Work Smart Say FASA Franchisee Award Winners
Fast foods the new success story.
Food Franchises and the International Market
Questions to ask a Franchisor
Franchise Advantages and Challenges
Buying a Wellness Franchise
Funding: Why Your Business Plan Can Make or Break Your Application
Big plans for Ola Franchise 50 years On
A Recipe For Success for South Coast Franchisee
Marketing Tips - Franchises Benefit from Integrated Promotions and Mail Campaigns
To franchise or not to franchise
Franchisees brace as costly tax burden looks ready to bite
Mosway Properties
Two year programme planned to train, mentor prospective franchisors
Criteria for Franchising A Business
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Meet SA's Top Black Franchisees
The Auto Sector - 54 Ways to Make Money
Where Did All The Money Go? Finding funds in tough times
OBC Chicken on the Expansion Trail
African Restaurant Leader Steps into the World of Franchising
Dulce Group Cash in on Emerging Local Market
A new start fresh off the griddle
Franchise Giant, Chicken King, Hatches New Look, New Menu & New Direction
Serving Up A Treat
Market Gives Way to New Opportunity
Building Your Dream Franchise Business
Successful Franchise Model Gets Branding and Standards Boost
Chicken Licken - How $1 000 recipe and a rhyme created this leading chicken brand
Spur Expands into Rural Areas with Smaller Restaurants
Inside Information From Industry Leaders
Chicken Still South Africa’s Favourite Fast-Food
Franchise Opportunities in South Africa
Run a Successful Business in South Africa’s Security Industry
FNB Franchise Think Tank 2009: An overview
Humico: Cashing in on the food and beverage industry
Finding and keeping good retail sites
A Dream Worth Buying
Getting to Know Captain DoRego's
The Best Way to Sell your Business
Buying a Franchise: By Fred Brown
Sorbet: A refreshingly different franchise opportunity
The Impact of the Consumer Act on Franchising
Health and Beauty Franchise Sector Review
Franchise Profile: Spit Braai King
Searching for Western Cape’s Top Business Women
Buying into the Creating The Edge Franchise
Java Brands Born Out Of Retsol Restructuring
A Fresh Approach to Franchising
Rawson’s Property Franchise a Worthwhile Business System
The most frequently asked questions about franchising
ReVitalize - A New Opportunity in the Health and Wellness sector
Are Franchises For Resale For You?
Franchise Profile: Business Booming in Arts and Craft

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Business Opportunities

Turnkey Home Business for Moms
Choosing the right business opportunity for you
The Rise & Rise of the Anti-Aging Industry
The Carbon Cash Cow
The Vibrant New Health-Food Brand Boost is a Hit in SA
No Loan Required
Nedbank Small Business Seminars
You could win an advertising package on 567 Cape Talk
Majority of Concepts are Home-grown
SA's Food Franchise Growth Exceeds All Expectations
Breaking into SA’s Food Industry
Debt – a slow process
Star of the Show
Different Types of Business Opportunities
Create Your Own SA Dating Solution
Maximising your business - True Love and Standard Bank shows readers how
Tips and Traps When Buying an Existing Restaurant Business
Making money through renewable energy sources
How to Start Your Own Inkjet Refilling Business
Own your own Pole Dancing Franchise
50 Home based Businesses under R1 000
HOW TO GET A BUSINESS READY FOR SALE
What Venture Capitalists look for in a business
Retired or retrenched? Starting a small business is still possible
Building a Home business on trust
Choosing a Suitable Business Partner
Finding and keeping good retail sites
Opportunities Arise as China Food and Beverage Traders Aim to Capture African Markets
Is entrepreneurship for you?
What Banks Want to See in a Business Plan
Win an Uninterrupted Power Supply
Is Home-Based Education the Future of IT Training?
Online dating business opportunities flourish in this Internet-crazy world
Think Your Business is Tops?
Get Your Product to the People with these mobile vending solutions.
Eco Steam Wash : An Ideal Green Business Opportunity
Revolutionary New Vending Concept Coming Soon
Five Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur in the Call Centre Industry
Incredible Machines Offer Limitless Business Opportunities
Working from home scams - arm yourself!
Many Start-ups, More Opportunities
Development Boost as Ferrero Begins Investing and Growing Locally
Eskom & Thebe Join Forces to Offer Entrepreneurs Business & Franchise Opportunities
How to Choose a Business That’s Right for You
And the Nominees Are...
2010 as a business opportunity
Finding and Using Business Premises
Import and Export Foreign Currency Rule Relaxed
Power to the People with Mobile Juice
Cape Small Business Week to Run in Conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week
New-Age Incubators Spur Economic Growth
A Great Opportunity in Social Entrepreneurship Uplifts Communities
Franchise Industry Still at the Forefront of Entrepreneurial Business Achievement
Family business – South Africa’s most important small business resource
African Restaurant Leader Steps into the World of Franchising
How’s it my China...
A “Golden” Opportunity
Cape Crafters Clinch Orders at Lifestyle Trade Show Launch
Step-by-Step Guide on Niche Product Creation
Starting Your Own Health and Beauty Business Part Two: Self-Starters
Do High Income Business Opportunities Really Exist?
Tax Concessions for World Cup Vendors
Implementing renewable energy solutions for households and businesses
Turning your Talent into a Business
22 Entrepreneurial Temptations Every Business Owner Needs to Avoid.
Discprotek Meets Demands of Global Niche Market
Profitable 'Business in a Box'
The Ability to Help Others Could Help You
Get Your Business Going Without Money
What do Venture Capitalists look for in entrepreneurs ?
Searching for Western Cape’s Top Business Women
SME’s Beware - Tough Action To Be Taken Against Sale of Counterfeit Goods During 2010 Soccer Event.
Gold Plating: The Chance for Anyone to Make Extra Cash
Youth Entrepreneurship – Hope For The Future
Energy at Work
Coffee-on-the-Move units moving fast!
Running a Salon: The good the bad and the ugly

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Vending

A Money Making Machine
Two Sides to Every Coin
The secret to success in vending
Day in a vendors life – what does your day look like? (Part 1)
Buying Vending Machines For Half Price Or Less
Securing high-income vending locations.
Revolutionary New Vending Concept Coming Soon
VENDING – wisdom from VASA
Do you have what it takes ?
Common Vending Machine Mistakes to Avoid
Something for everyone with Laservideo SA
How to get started
Making Money with Vending Machines
World-Famous Brand Now in SA
Opportunity on Tap

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Direct Selling

Direct Selling Profile: Honey Fashion Accessories
How can I prevent the prospect from going with the
Direct Selling Demystified
Different ways of Direct Selling
Nuskin the Talk of the Town
Nu Skin - Weighty Profit
Accelerated Success in Direct Selling Begins With
Winning a buyer’s confidence
How to Attract Customers for the Products of Your
Profitable 'Business in a Box'
Hot Retail and Reselling Opportunity for Under R15
It’s More Than Just Selling
Direct Selling Profile: Miglio
Direct Selling in the Marketing Mix
The Truth about Network Marketing
Why a direct selling opportunity?
PART TWO: The Screaming Benefits of Network Market
PART ONE: The Screaming Benefits of Network Market
Low Cost Ways to Generate Leads
Expand Your Horizons With XANGO
People, Product, Price, Place and Promotion - the
Healthy Living Never Made More Cents
Buying into the right company
Profile of the direct selling industry
Ten key ways to increase your staff’s sales
Bold and Beautiful
Nature Serves the “Next Big Thing” on a Silver Pla
Direct Selling Profile: Avroy Shlain
Using Adsense to Fund Network Marketing Prospectin
What is Direct Selling
Successful Selling from Home
Power Wheels: 10 Steps to Organise your Car
Direct Selling a Sound Choice. Here’s Why