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Franchising
Business Opportunities
Vending
Direct Selling

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
Franchisers are Captaining the Economy

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Business Opportunity Scams

Pyramid schemes are back - dont get caught out!
DTI Deems Working Form Home Ads Illegal
Spotting a scam
Scamsters: Quick to Abuse Your Information!

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Franchising

The Best Way to Sell your Business
Fast foods the new success story.
Run a Successful Business in South Africa’s Security Industry
Franchising in Africa
Franchise Opportunities in South Africa
Inside Information From Industry Leaders
To franchise or not to franchise
Franchise Profile: Business Booming in Arts and Craft
Exclusive gym for women franchise makes a model mark
Marketing Tips - Franchises Benefit from Integrated Promotions and Mail Campaigns
How to get started
Franchise Advantages and Challenges
Questions to ask a Franchisor
Franchisees brace as costly tax burden looks ready to bite
Everything you need to know about franchising
The most frequently asked questions about franchising
Own a Simply Asia restaurant
Criteria for Franchising A Business
Opportunity Under R150 000: Mr Valet
Are you cut out to be a franchisee?
Market Gives Way to New Opportunity
Taking Tyre Services to your Community: A unique franchise opportunity
Big plans for Ola Franchise 50 years On
Do you have what it takes ?
Franchising - Something for Everyone
Buying a Franchise: By Fred Brown
Work Smart Say FASA Franchisee Award Winners
Are Franchises For Resale For You?
Two year programme planned to train, mentor prospective franchisors
Building Your Dream Franchise Business
Strike While the Iron’s Hot – and the Lights are Out
Franchise Giant, Chicken King, Hatches New Look, New Menu & New Direction
Franchise Profile: Spit Braai King
Buying into the Creating The Edge Franchise
7 Habits of Successful Franchisees
Why Franchising Needs Women
Finding and keeping good retail sites
Achieving BEE through franchising
Pure Profit with Eish2o
Mosway Properties
FASA’S Awards for Excellence in Franchising
A new start fresh off the griddle
ReVitalize - A New Opportunity in the Health and Wellness sector

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Business Opportunities

Choosing the right business opportunity for you
Are you right for a home business?
Tips and Traps When Buying an Existing Restaurant Business
Do High Income Business Opportunities Really Exist?
The Carbon Cash Cow
Working from home scams - arm yourself!
Is entrepreneurship for you?
Choosing a Suitable Business Partner
Debt – a slow process
2010 as a business opportunity
Making money through renewable energy sources
Different Types of Business Opportunities
What Venture Capitalists look for in a business
50 Home based Businesses under R1 000
Finding and keeping good retail sites
What do Venture Capitalists look for in entrepreneurs ?
And the Nominees Are...
Step-by-Step Guide on Niche Product Creation
Finding and Using Business Premises
How to Choose a Business That’s Right for You
Incredible Machines Offer Limitless Business Opportunities
How’s it my China...
How to Start Your Own Inkjet Refilling Business
SA's Food Franchise Growth Exceeds All Expectations
Maximising your business - True Love and Standard Bank shows readers how
Discprotek Meets Demands of Global Niche Market

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Vending

How to get started
Securing high-income vending locations.
Buying Vending Machines For Half Price Or Less
Vending Machines For Sale: Start Generating A Second Income
VENDING – wisdom from VASA
Do you have what it takes ?
Common Vending Machine Mistakes to Avoid
Day in a vendors life – what does your day look like? (Part 1)
The secret to success in vending

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Direct Selling

Winning a buyer’s confidence
Expand Your Horizons With XANGO
Direct Selling Profile: Honey Fashion Accessories
Power Wheels: 10 Steps to Organise your Car
What is Direct Selling
People, Product, Price, Place and Promotion - the five “P’s” of success
Direct Selling Profile: Miglio
Hot Retail and Reselling Opportunity for Under R150 000
How to Attract Customers for the Products of Your Home-Based Business
Direct Selling in the Marketing Mix
Ten key ways to increase your staff’s sales
Different ways of Direct Selling
Healthy Living Never Made More Cents
The Truth about Network Marketing
Direct Selling Profile: Avroy Shlain
Accelerated Success in Direct Selling Begins With Education
Using Adsense to Fund Network Marketing Prospecting
Profile of the direct selling industry
Nu Skin - Weighty Profit
Successful Selling from Home