A bank guide to business plans, A detailed introduction to what a bank wants to see in a business plan. .
“How do I know how much to charge my clients?” This has to be one of the most frequently asked questions in the professional services industry. Even if you’ve been in the game for years, each new proposal or contract poses the question all over again.
Being in a country as beautiful and diverse as ours on the eve of the world’s greatest sport spectacle, sounds like a tourism apple ripe for the picking. Rushing in without preparation, however, is bound to leave a bad taste in your mouth. Knowing that you want to work in the tourism industry is not enough to start a business. Simply put – you need a plan.
Before you buy the first chair for your restaurant, or the first piece of linen for your guesthouse, ensure that you have a clear picture of the person who will use it. Market research will bring you much closer to success.
A recent study by international consulting firm Advanced Human Technologies, has identified seven so-called mega-trends that are shaping the future of professional services. Here’s what they are – and what you as a consultant or contractor should do about them.
Being a first class professional with an itch for independence might be enough to get you started in your own business, but not to keep you going. You need a plan, Sam! Here’s what you need to know about business planning, office space and the legal requirements for regulated professions.
The tourism industry increasingly fine-tunes its offerings. The challenge for SMEs is to set themselves apart by grabbing the opportunities this presents. Use these ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
You can never do too much homework before buying a franchise. Unfortunately, many people still leap without taking a good look. Here's what can go wrong - and how to prevent it.
When opportunity meets aptitude and attitude with a little bit of luck thrown in, the result is business with a bang. The 2008 Franchisee of the Year shares her success secrets.
Sports for All - South Africa's first registered social franchise - is a true home-grown franchising success story. It is also an excellent example of how lateral thinking can turn a sound business model into a successful social development project
