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What’s the deal with Annual Leave?
Frequently Asked Questions about Annual Leave Annual leave is important for rest and recuperation and, in the long term, it promotes productivity in the workplace. It’s so important for workers’ wellbeing, in fact, that it’s an employee’s... Read More >
How do I get funding for my business?
How to Get Business Funding: A guide to sourcing the finances you need to start or grow your business Start-ups as well as existing businesses often need funding to help them grow as they simply don’t have the cash to inject into the business... Read More >
How do I write a business plan?
How to Write a Business Plan: Create a business plan before starting your business. Starting your own business can be very stressful and sometimes we do not spend enough time on the important starting points. It is of utmost importance to have an... Read More >
What is Direct Mail?
Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Mail As a franchisee, your ability to market your business is governed by agreements with the franchisor. Typically, this means that national and regional franchise marketing activities are strictly regulated,... Read More >
What is a Franchise Development Plan?
Frequently Asked Questions about buying and selling a franchise You’ve done the preliminary research and taken the decision to franchise your business. Now, you need an action plan, or business plan for a franchise – this is formerly known as a... Read More >
What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?
Frequently Asked Questions about buying and selling a franchise Whether you’re a franchisor working to secure new franchisees, or a franchisee looking to buy into a franchise, you need to be familiar with the legal documents pertaining to buying... Read More >
Must I Pay Employee Bonsellas?
Frequently Asked Questions about Staff Bonuses Is the staff bonus issue giving you a headache? Often, employees can be of the opinion that they have a right to be paid an end-of-year bonus. Here, we answer some frequently asked questions about staff... Read More >
What does “Unencumbered Cash” mean?
What does “Unencumbered Cash” mean? When a franchise or business opportunity stipulates that the minimum investment is R100 000, 50% of which should be unencumbered, it means that this should not be financed ie. it should be his or her... Read More >
What are the Worst Types of Business Opportunities?
The worst types of business opportunities are usually the ones that sound too good to be true. Beware of “get rich quick” business schemes, no matter how tempting they sound – they are usually scams. Avoid adverts that ask you to... Read More >
Should I Franchise My Business?
Should I Franchise My Business? Will my business make a good franchise opportunity? In today’s world of fierce competition and fast-paced business, franchising is proving to be an increasingly popular method of business expansion. Companies can... Read More >
