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Sector Spotlight: News Agents

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: Liquor Stores

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


How to Run a Laundry and Dry Cleaning Business: 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 successful dry cleaners: BusinessesForSale talks to Michael Bate of Northern Cleaners in Johannesburg


Elon Musk, waterless toilets and Paypal - celebrating entrepreneurship in South Africa: South Africa has produced some great entrepreneurs and the next generation should make the most of the funding and support now available to them


How to Run a Luxury Hotel: We interviewed two South African hotel owners about their experiences designing, building and running their own hotels.


The boutique 'art' hotel: Designed by artists, rooms at Daddy Long Legs include one with astroturf floor and braille walls.


The Indian Inspired Cooking School: We talk to mother and daughter duo, Surinder and Safia, about how they brought their passion for homemade traditional Punjabi food to a wider public.


The Local Pet Shop: Hannah James tells us why she loves running her Brighton pet shop.


The Father & Son Building Business: We spoke with father and son partnership, Bradley Building Services, about running their own business.


The Kid’s Craft Business: We spoke with ex-teacher Wayne Cullum about his children’s craft business, Crafted London.


What are the Benefits of Buying a Franchise Resale?: Franchise sales are on the increase in the UK with the contribution of franchising to the UK economy estimated to have increased by 46% over the past 10 years.


The Murder Mystery Business: After a career in the NHS, aspiring writer Jo Smedley decided on a more unusual career path…


The Village Butcher: Meet father and son butchers Terry Snr and Terry Jnr in this week's Be the Boss as we talk challenges, competing with supermarkets and keeping it in the family...


The Authentic Pasta Restaurant: We stopped by our favourite lunchtime locals, L’Artigiano, on what happened to be their busiest afternoon since opening.


The Pop Up Pottery Shop: Twenty-four-year-old Rebecca Bell graduated from university with a business degree but decided on a more creative career path. Now she operates her pottery retailer, Willow Bell, from artisanal markets and events.


The Independent Record Store: Running a record shop sounds like any music lover’s dream. We spoke to former London nightclub promoter Jack Christie about making his dream a reality.


5 skills you need to run an online business successfully: Tips on effective copywriting, web design, SEO, online marketing and customer care in a rapidly evolving landscape.


A guide to Australian business grants: Find out the pre-requisites for grant applications, which industries attract the most grants and where start-ups can source government grants.


The Brixton Barbers: In the latest instalment of our inspirational entrepreneur series, we spoke to Ben, one half of the Theopanous barbering duo, about their family business, London Barberhood.

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