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How to Run a Bed and Breakfast

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Every day of running a B&B will be different!

Sector Spotlight: Manufacturing

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Is the manufacturing industry experiencing a positive turnaround?

• How to Run a Pub

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  Looking to own your dream pub? Here's how to run it.

• Sector Spotlight: Farms

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  Going into farming can be tough but there are plenty of rewards!

• Sector Spotlight: Websites

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  We live in a world on the move, so owning a website could be a great opportunity. Here we explain why.

• Sector Spotlight: Tanning Salons

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  The tanning salon is a staple throughout the beauty industry. Awareness of the health risks of using sunbeds is widely-known across South Africa however – so to succeed in this industry, you should fully educate yourself on the adverse effects of using tanning booths, whilst at the same time considering other revenue streams within your business from the outset.

• Sector Spotlight: Florists

  Sector Guides

  Other than peak times such as Valentine’s Day, the demand for cut flowers and other floral services remains fairly steady throughout most seasons.

• Sector Spotlight: News Agents

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  In South Africa, informal township ‘spaza’ shops, which first appeared in the 1970s and were essentially community convenience stores, still exist today. They thrive in some areas and are one example of how a newsagent/convenience store can remain relevant, and to some extent profitable, in South Africa today.

• Sector Spotlight: Hair Salons

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  As urban areas continue to grow, so does the size, influence and disposable income of the professional middle classes – as well as the number of people employed in appearance-conscious environments.

• Sector Spotlight: Guest Houses and B&Bs

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  As travellers are increasingly looking for more bespoke and unusual holidays, bed and breakfast businesses can cash in on the personal touch and availability of local knowledge.

• Sector Spotlight: Bakeries

  Sector Guides

  The larger companies may dominate the marketplace, but there is still plenty of scope for savvy entrepreneurs to rise to the challenge of running a successful independent bakery business.

• How to Buy a Hotel

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  If you feel like you are ready to buy a hotel, here are some things to consider.

• How to Buy a Tanning Salon

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  Entrepreneurs who are keen to buy an existing sunbed business should do their homework, and offer other beauty services to cater to a larger clientele.

• Sector Spotlight: Health & Fitness

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  Here we review some key facts, as well as the trends and challenges facing South African health and fitness businesses.

• How to Run a Cattery

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  There are around two million cats in South Africa, which is a large market if you’re keen to operate in the pet boarding sector. However, running a cattery is a lifestyle business. And a love and genuine interest in caring for animals is a prerequisite.

• How to Buy a Book store

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  You want to be a book seller, but you don't know where - or even if you should - start. Here's how to find a good bookstore location, pay a fair price, find suppliers, and tweak those final details before you own your own book store in South Africa.

• Sector Spotlight: Liquor Stores

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  In little more than two decades, the South African retail liquor sector has moved from a basic commodity competing with home-grown alternatives to a sophisticated retail operation which also reflects international trend

• Sector Spotlight: Kennels

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  Increasing city populations and a more-affluent middle-class population are just two of the factors driving this trend. This, in turn, will create new opportunities for those businesses which provide different kinds of animal-boarding arrangements.

• 10 Steps to Buying a Business

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  Purchasing a business is a massive financial commitment, and the best way to make sure that it goes smoothly is to follow a step-by-step process.

• Sector Spotlight: Restaurants

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  Even though the economy in South Africa has experienced a downturn, the restaurant trade is still seeing growth year on year. Although the criterion for customers is altering in favour of healthy alternatives, takeaways and fast food outlets are also seeing improvements in sales.