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How to Run a Laundry and Dry Cleaning Business

For Buyers

In South Africa, creeping urbanisation is a major driver for growing demand for laundry services, and automation has helped the industry meet that demand cost-effectively.

How to Run a Car Wash

For Buyers

Car ownership in South Africa continues to rise, with more than 12 million registered vehicles as of February 2017 and more than 48,000 new cars taking to the road in the same month.

• How to Buy a Hair Salon

  For Buyers

  How to gauge a fair sale price and conduct due diligence, as well as the importance of retaining star stylists when you buy a hair salon in South Africa.

• How to Buy a Bed and Breakfast

  Case Studies

  Some top tips for buying a B&B or guest house, where occupancy rates are forecast to grow faster than any other accommodation segment in South Africa.

• Sector Spotlight: Convenience Stores

  Sector Guides

  From spaza shops to franchises and 24-7 forecourt stores, the South African convenience store sector has something to offer aspiring entrepreneurs with a range of budgets and experience.

• Sector Spotlight: Campsites

  For Buyers

  There are over 700 campsites in South Africa – but where should your campsite be, and what type of site should you run?

• Sector spotlight: grocery stores

  For Buyers

  Competition is fierce between major supermarket brands – but there is still potential for independents in South Africa

• Take the plunge in 2017 with a new business

  For Buyers

  Make the new year a fresh start - buy a business in one of South Africa’s top sectors

• 5 big business lessons for small business owners

  Features

  Five strategic lessons to get you thinking BIG!

• Why buy an online business?

  Sector Guides

  Various web entrepreneurs explain what persuaded them to buy websites or set up online businesses

• 5 must-read books for aspiring business owners

  Features

  Here's BusinessesForSale.com's top five essential reads for aspiring business owners...

• Sector Spotlight: Specialist Food

  Sector Guides

  Over the last 10 years, the specialist food and drink sector in South Africa has gained momentum. And many stores, restaurants and bars are now sourcing niche products made by local, craft producers.

• Sector Spotlight: Nightclubs

  Sector Guides

  Nightclubs are almost always local businesses, and South African clubs certainly fit this pattern. Whether it’s township venues or big-city nightspots, each neighbourhood supports enterprises which reflect its dominant cultures and ethnic diversity. 

• How to Buy a Restaurant

  For Buyers

  Reputation and location count for a lot in this challenging, yet hugely popular sector – so do your homework before you commit to a purchase.

• Buying a business versus starting from scratch

  How-To

  Banks are still reluctant to lend money to all but the most cast-iron of business prospects.

• Sector Spotlight: Coffee shops

  For Buyers

  Amid South Africa’s belated coffee boom, a new wave of café culture is brewing, making this an ideal time to break into the sector

• Confidentiality agreements and NDAs: when and how to use

  For Buyers

  Everything you need to know about legal documents that are indispensable in the business sale and buying process

• Don’t let negative customer reviews hamper the sale of your business

  For Buyers

  Your online reputation is not entirely beyond your control. Here’s how to bolster your virtual ‘goodwill’ and protect the value of your business.

• Safari businesses: 5 questions to ask before you invest

  For Buyers

  Don't get lost in the wilderness - ask yourself these simple questions before you invest in a safari business

• Sector Spotlight: South African Bars

  Sector Guides

  South Africa has the second largest economy on the continent as well as one of youngest populations in the world, which has resulted in a flourishing bar sector.