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How to take advantage of the Section 12J benefit in Franchising
By Uwe Meier CA (SA) Overview of Section 12J Section 12J was introduced by the South African Revenue Services as an investment tax incentive on investments in qualifying businesses. The incentive gives investors the ability to deduct 100% of their investment against...
Landlord Dilemma
Once upon a time when the economy was booming and landlords had a large waiting list of potential tenants wanting to get into their shopping centres, they developed a one-sided rental strategy. They enticed the major retailers with ridiculously low rentals and...
Specific business valuation methods
By Christo Weideman Christo Weideman is a seasoned banker with extensive franchise experience. He is also a Business Associate at Global Business Holdings and a member of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession. Valuation approaches/methods In...
North West youth on track to turn small-scale poultry farming into big business
Training turns small farmers into functioning businesses 25 small scale poultry farmers in North West province are on track to grow commercial in future, thanks to training on farm management and record-keeping. The 25, all from the North West province, were among...
How to franchise a business
By Eric Parker Franchising is a very successful distribution strategy to expand a proven, successful business. Note: It’s not ethical or practical to franchise an idea or a business that has not been run and proven by the franchisor. Steps to franchise a business 1....
What factors influence the value of a business
By Christo Weideman Christo Weideman is a seasoned banker with extensive franchise experience. He is also a Business Associate at Global Business Holdings and a member of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession. It is widely accepted that when...
Operations Manuals fit for the times!
By Lesley-Caren Johnson What really sets one organisation apart from another is the know-how, knowledge and expertise it develops over a period of time. This know-how and expertise often take up residence in the heads of the franchisor, the management team and / or...
Cash Flow – The Devil is in the Detail
By Henk Engelbrecht You have started your own business and your products are flying off the shelves, but you are struggling with cash flow. How can this be, when you are generating a profit every month? Many people confuse the concept of being profitable...
4 Steps to franchise your business
By Natalie Veli If you have a developed business that you feel could be easily replicated, franchising may be right for you. When the right concept is franchised correctly, it can be a great expansion strategy for your business to become a household name. Here are 4...