It is human nature to make New Year's resolutions, to be better and to make things better.
We start full steam ahead in January and by June we start slagging. By the time we reach December we are disappointed and dismayed, stuck in a vortex of failure and mistakes.
Even though we might have had a good year, we tend to only focus on our mistakes and failures.
Life has its good and bad. But before we know it we are caught up again in the sick cycle of living from New Year to New Year and from failed resolution to failed resolution.
Why do we endorse this suffering? We bring it upon ourselves. There is no one else to blame, maybe the sytem of mediocraty, but we have to decide for ourselves what the outcome of our lives will be. A positive and determined mind will face instabilities anytime because he/she knows the road ahead and the focus is right. You cna hanlde anything if your mind is made up that you can and you will.
I am not talking about will power and effort, but putting your heart and commitment out there, then you will always finish what you started irrelevant of the difficulties that might come your way.
I want to ecourage everyone to decide to live and make decisons that make you happy, it will give you hope to endure and to accomplish and to finish.
Go into 2013 with a single minded attitude and to press through no matter what, commit to your job, your business and your family, but above all, commit to yourself, then the rest will follow naturally.
Happy Festive Season everyone!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Welcome back
Hi Shop Traders
I am back! Apologies for not blogging for a while. I have been in Dubai and Nepal.
I you have never heard about Nepal, you should definitely visit Google Earth or pull out your Atlas.
This beautiful little country is situated between India and China, on the Himalaya Mountain Range. Everest is one of the country's main attractions. It is contrasting to Dubai, in beauty and business.
I took my I-pad along to keep in touch but they only allow sms roaming in Nepal due to the bad signal on the mountains.
I missed South Africa and the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg but because I am a business owner I was fortunate enough to go on holiday to this extraordinary country. It is the most beautiful place that I have ever seen. If you ever think of visiting India or China or Asia for that matter, please consider stopping in Nepal and get to know the Locals. The Capital, Kathmandu, is a bit filthy but head for the mountains or Kawasoti. You won't be sorry!
I also have some good news about our new web site. It will be up and running before December. On the new site we made provision for businesses to also advertise their products. Why is this so special?
Shop Trader focuses on businesses and therefore we attract only businesses and clients and offer excellent and high quality service.
Keep in touch
Corne
I am back! Apologies for not blogging for a while. I have been in Dubai and Nepal.
I you have never heard about Nepal, you should definitely visit Google Earth or pull out your Atlas.
This beautiful little country is situated between India and China, on the Himalaya Mountain Range. Everest is one of the country's main attractions. It is contrasting to Dubai, in beauty and business.
I took my I-pad along to keep in touch but they only allow sms roaming in Nepal due to the bad signal on the mountains.
I missed South Africa and the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg but because I am a business owner I was fortunate enough to go on holiday to this extraordinary country. It is the most beautiful place that I have ever seen. If you ever think of visiting India or China or Asia for that matter, please consider stopping in Nepal and get to know the Locals. The Capital, Kathmandu, is a bit filthy but head for the mountains or Kawasoti. You won't be sorry!
I also have some good news about our new web site. It will be up and running before December. On the new site we made provision for businesses to also advertise their products. Why is this so special?
Shop Trader focuses on businesses and therefore we attract only businesses and clients and offer excellent and high quality service.
Keep in touch
Corne
Saturday, October 27, 2012
October
I hope all you Shop Traders are busy setting up your business plans, organising your finances because we are nearing the end of 2012.
If you are looking for a change in career, scenery etc. If you are looking into franchising, please take your time and make sure that whatever franchise you are looking at, is what you want to do.
It is always excting to be your own boss and to have your own business, but it comes with responsibility and risk taking. Make sure that you know what you want to do, because when you buy your own business, it is worth taking the time to choose what you like. Remember that you are going to spend most or all your time to make your business work, at least make it worth your while.
Make sure you have your business plan, finances and organising in order. Then take a leap of faith.
Enjoy!
Friday, October 19, 2012
New Web Site Coming
We at Shop Trader are Super excited because the IT Team is working on a whole New Web site for Shop Trader.
We have been blessed with people who believe that we make a difference and put their business out there to be seen. Whether you want to Sell your Business or Buy a Business, We are the best in the Game!
We also have a Brand New Feature coming to our New Web Site. If you are a Business Owner, please contact me at corne@shoptrader.co.za.
We are allowing Business Owners to advertise their products and merchandise with us.
Check out, www.shoptrader.co.za.
See soon.
We will carry on with our discussion on Franchising.
Have a good weekend Everyone!
We have been blessed with people who believe that we make a difference and put their business out there to be seen. Whether you want to Sell your Business or Buy a Business, We are the best in the Game!
We also have a Brand New Feature coming to our New Web Site. If you are a Business Owner, please contact me at corne@shoptrader.co.za.
We are allowing Business Owners to advertise their products and merchandise with us.
Check out, www.shoptrader.co.za.
See soon.
We will carry on with our discussion on Franchising.
Have a good weekend Everyone!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Franchise Inspiration....
Since the Topic is Still Franchising, I want to share a local Hero to the Entrepreneurial world.
George Halamandaris opened the fiirst Steers restaurant in the 1960's.
His success story starts in when he and his family moved from Greece in the late 1950's to South Africa .
George didn't have a job and he had to find a need in Johannesburg where he could be of importance.
It came to mind that Johannesburg didn't have an American style steakhouse/restaurant.
George is a very hard worker and very determined. He opened the first Steers steakhouse in the 1960's.
After achieving a huge success with his steakhouse his son joined him in the 1970's.
Today there are more than 2 000 restaurants across South Africa. Steers went on to become on of South Africa's fasted growing fast-food chain. In 1999 a share cost 85 c and the market cap almost reached R 70 million.
This is actually amazing, but come to think about it...it took the Halamandaris family 37 years to reach this success. It is a lot of hard work and they need a much greater reward.
Nevertheless, well done George Halamandaris! You are indeed a visionary and an innovator. You saw a vision that is well accepted in the modern era, not really in the 1950's.
George is a real inspiration.
Please advise a lawyer and/or a financial adviser before purchasing into any business idea.
Corne
George Halamandaris opened the fiirst Steers restaurant in the 1960's.
His success story starts in when he and his family moved from Greece in the late 1950's to South Africa .
George didn't have a job and he had to find a need in Johannesburg where he could be of importance.
It came to mind that Johannesburg didn't have an American style steakhouse/restaurant.
George is a very hard worker and very determined. He opened the first Steers steakhouse in the 1960's.
After achieving a huge success with his steakhouse his son joined him in the 1970's.
Today there are more than 2 000 restaurants across South Africa. Steers went on to become on of South Africa's fasted growing fast-food chain. In 1999 a share cost 85 c and the market cap almost reached R 70 million.
This is actually amazing, but come to think about it...it took the Halamandaris family 37 years to reach this success. It is a lot of hard work and they need a much greater reward.
Nevertheless, well done George Halamandaris! You are indeed a visionary and an innovator. You saw a vision that is well accepted in the modern era, not really in the 1950's.
George is a real inspiration.
Please advise a lawyer and/or a financial adviser before purchasing into any business idea.
Corne
Monday, September 24, 2012
Franchising....
Why Franchising?
Pick up an Entrepreneur magazine or Fin Week, Be your own boss...all these magazines are looking into the opportunities of buying into franchising. It is the latest craze.
I really want to take the time this week to look at buying into a franchise.
What does it entitle? Where do you start? Who can you trust? What about taking risks and what about financing?
Today I am looking into the idea of buying a franchise. There are some big and well known Brands out there; KFC; McDonalds; Mi-Vami; Mr. Video, only to name a few. The problem with buying into Big Brands is that you will need a lot of cash flow and you will also have to invest a few million.
Unfortunately the average entrepreneur don't have a few million lying around.
The whole idea of buying into a franchise is that the business plan has been tried and tested. A few businesses with the same business plan and target market made it work, and that wraps a safety net around the idea of risk taking. The reality is that even though the business has already been trial and error and the currently system the business is running is evidence enough that is is working, puts you a little at ease.
Whether you start your own business from scratch or you decide to buy into a franchise, you are still taking a risk. The risk taking is not the issue here. You as an entrepreneur need to make sure whether the risk is worth the taking.
Do your research. Take some time for yourself. Write down your ideas, like the sort of business you would be interested in, the hobbies you might want to turn into a business.
Take these ideas and Google possible franchises that correlate with your ideas.
It is very important to keep in mind that this is only the beginning of the process. The whole idea is to find what you are good at, what you like or dislike and choose your new career option.
The fact that you made the decision to be your own boss gives you the right and the boldness to choose your own destiny, therefore it is very important that you are selfish in your choice. Meaning that you are going to be in this business (the one you choose) for a few years, hopefully and it is important that you love what you do.
When you enjoy what you do, working hard will be enjoyable and even bearable during the troubled times.
Take the time to decide what you want to do and what you are really interested in.
In the next blog I will be focusing on choosing a target market and making your idea work.
Have a Great week everyone and enjoy finding your ideal business.
Corne
Pick up an Entrepreneur magazine or Fin Week, Be your own boss...all these magazines are looking into the opportunities of buying into franchising. It is the latest craze.
I really want to take the time this week to look at buying into a franchise.
What does it entitle? Where do you start? Who can you trust? What about taking risks and what about financing?
Today I am looking into the idea of buying a franchise. There are some big and well known Brands out there; KFC; McDonalds; Mi-Vami; Mr. Video, only to name a few. The problem with buying into Big Brands is that you will need a lot of cash flow and you will also have to invest a few million.
Unfortunately the average entrepreneur don't have a few million lying around.
The whole idea of buying into a franchise is that the business plan has been tried and tested. A few businesses with the same business plan and target market made it work, and that wraps a safety net around the idea of risk taking. The reality is that even though the business has already been trial and error and the currently system the business is running is evidence enough that is is working, puts you a little at ease.
Whether you start your own business from scratch or you decide to buy into a franchise, you are still taking a risk. The risk taking is not the issue here. You as an entrepreneur need to make sure whether the risk is worth the taking.
Do your research. Take some time for yourself. Write down your ideas, like the sort of business you would be interested in, the hobbies you might want to turn into a business.
Take these ideas and Google possible franchises that correlate with your ideas.
It is very important to keep in mind that this is only the beginning of the process. The whole idea is to find what you are good at, what you like or dislike and choose your new career option.
The fact that you made the decision to be your own boss gives you the right and the boldness to choose your own destiny, therefore it is very important that you are selfish in your choice. Meaning that you are going to be in this business (the one you choose) for a few years, hopefully and it is important that you love what you do.
When you enjoy what you do, working hard will be enjoyable and even bearable during the troubled times.
Take the time to decide what you want to do and what you are really interested in.
In the next blog I will be focusing on choosing a target market and making your idea work.
Have a Great week everyone and enjoy finding your ideal business.
Corne
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Inspiration...Hope...Realisation
All Great Leaders and Entrepreneurs started their road of greatness and success with a glimmer of hope, inspired by a great idea, no matter how big or small the idea might have been, turning it into a reality.
Alexander Graham Bell thought he is onto something...a teacher, scientist and inventor. Thanks to him we have the amazing capability of communicating with loved ones and open business opportunities. Communication, information and technology broaden our boarders and possibilities as young entrepreneurs.
Scientists call Benjamin Franklin the father of electricity, Rulof Diesel invented the diesel engine, Einstein is known to be the father of physics.
These are only to name a few. In the modern era we have Donald Trump, Richard Branson, and how can we forget about our own Mark Shuttleworth who is the founder of the Linux distribution.
No matter who you are, where you are from or whatever your idea might be...with a little inspiration from front runners who followed their dreams to igniting hope and bringing that great dream, idea into realisation.
Now is our time to write the History of tomorrow. The world is open, within it lies great possibilities, great ideas, but is also needs innovators to call these ideas and dreams into reality.
I have been inspired by the Olympic Games in the month of August, even more so by the Para-Olympics.
Here we have athletes who dedicate their whole lives to greatness, of the hope, even just a glimpse of greatness.
Now imagine being disabled, some in an extreme manner, yet they somehow find the bravery to face every fear, every impossibility, every difficulty and overcome in their own way. Their hope makes the rest of us, so called mere mortals, to be inspired, to give our dreams another shot, to aim for greatness, because somewhere in our hearts lie a glimmer of hope with a little inspiration that might become something great.
Who or what is your inspiration...once you have found that you give your dream hope and your greatness might just be within reach.
Go chase your dreams!
Corne
Alexander Graham Bell thought he is onto something...a teacher, scientist and inventor. Thanks to him we have the amazing capability of communicating with loved ones and open business opportunities. Communication, information and technology broaden our boarders and possibilities as young entrepreneurs.
Scientists call Benjamin Franklin the father of electricity, Rulof Diesel invented the diesel engine, Einstein is known to be the father of physics.
These are only to name a few. In the modern era we have Donald Trump, Richard Branson, and how can we forget about our own Mark Shuttleworth who is the founder of the Linux distribution.
No matter who you are, where you are from or whatever your idea might be...with a little inspiration from front runners who followed their dreams to igniting hope and bringing that great dream, idea into realisation.
Now is our time to write the History of tomorrow. The world is open, within it lies great possibilities, great ideas, but is also needs innovators to call these ideas and dreams into reality.
I have been inspired by the Olympic Games in the month of August, even more so by the Para-Olympics.
Here we have athletes who dedicate their whole lives to greatness, of the hope, even just a glimpse of greatness.
Now imagine being disabled, some in an extreme manner, yet they somehow find the bravery to face every fear, every impossibility, every difficulty and overcome in their own way. Their hope makes the rest of us, so called mere mortals, to be inspired, to give our dreams another shot, to aim for greatness, because somewhere in our hearts lie a glimmer of hope with a little inspiration that might become something great.
Who or what is your inspiration...once you have found that you give your dream hope and your greatness might just be within reach.
Go chase your dreams!
Corne
Monday, August 13, 2012
Olympic Spirit @Shoptrader!!!
In the Spirit of the Olympics and Inspiration, Shoptrader wants to be your inspiration this month.
For the whole month of August we want to inspire you with success stories, entrepreneurs who were courageous enough to follow their ambition, passion and dream!
We have a special running for the month of August! Place your advertisement for an unbelievable discount and extra exposure!
Normal price R 300 for 6 months! Now ONLY R 200 for 6 months.
Normal price R 400 for 12 months! Now ONLY R 300 for 12 months!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Shoptrader
This is our Facebook page! Go check it out. Also follow us on twitter, @shoptrader_coza.
For the whole month of August we want to inspire you with success stories, entrepreneurs who were courageous enough to follow their ambition, passion and dream!
We have a special running for the month of August! Place your advertisement for an unbelievable discount and extra exposure!
Normal price R 300 for 6 months! Now ONLY R 200 for 6 months.
Normal price R 400 for 12 months! Now ONLY R 300 for 12 months!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Shoptrader
This is our Facebook page! Go check it out. Also follow us on twitter, @shoptrader_coza.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
How About It? Want a New Career?
It's hard to start your own business. I know. I have been there, specially when you are the new comer to the industry. Yet, so many entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs make the decision to take charge of their own lives!
A million questions might be going through your mind, right now!
What to do? Do I phone a broker? No!! Do I Google my options?? Or do I visit the nearest Bookstore and buy the book with the Title "BE YOUR OWN BOSS'?
No!!! Wait!!! Take a breather.
Sit down, grab a pen and a piece of paper...scribble down ideas! Anything. Interests, hobbies, talents etc.
Brainstorm!!! If you could buy any Business, do Anything that you liked...what would it be?
Wait a minute, you might think! I don't have the training, the money or insight into Business to make well informed choices? What if it is just a risk I am taking? How do I know that it is going to work?
Yes, you Are taking a Risk, but a very Rewarding One! You might not know what to do at first, but if it is a hobby or something you love doing, it won't be so hard to make it work. It is Good to have passion and vision, but innovasion is needed to turn your Dream into Reality!
Just Remember...Great Brands, Amazing Products start with the simplest of ideas. Be Honest, make a decison and then do it with your whole heart and mind set on it... oh and Rewarding hard work!
You alsways work harder when you work for yourself, because you know that you only reap what you put in!
Now, knowing where you are headed in your new venture...Now you can Google. make use of the Search Engines and find out about the industry that you Are interested in.
Do your homework properly and visit your personal Bank for financial advice.
Go Now to www.shoptrader.co.za to find the PERFECT BUSINESS for YOU and YOUR pocket.
Sincerely
Corne
A million questions might be going through your mind, right now!
What to do? Do I phone a broker? No!! Do I Google my options?? Or do I visit the nearest Bookstore and buy the book with the Title "BE YOUR OWN BOSS'?
No!!! Wait!!! Take a breather.
Sit down, grab a pen and a piece of paper...scribble down ideas! Anything. Interests, hobbies, talents etc.
Brainstorm!!! If you could buy any Business, do Anything that you liked...what would it be?
Wait a minute, you might think! I don't have the training, the money or insight into Business to make well informed choices? What if it is just a risk I am taking? How do I know that it is going to work?
Yes, you Are taking a Risk, but a very Rewarding One! You might not know what to do at first, but if it is a hobby or something you love doing, it won't be so hard to make it work. It is Good to have passion and vision, but innovasion is needed to turn your Dream into Reality!
Just Remember...Great Brands, Amazing Products start with the simplest of ideas. Be Honest, make a decison and then do it with your whole heart and mind set on it... oh and Rewarding hard work!
You alsways work harder when you work for yourself, because you know that you only reap what you put in!
Now, knowing where you are headed in your new venture...Now you can Google. make use of the Search Engines and find out about the industry that you Are interested in.
Do your homework properly and visit your personal Bank for financial advice.
Go Now to www.shoptrader.co.za to find the PERFECT BUSINESS for YOU and YOUR pocket.
Sincerely
Corne
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Exciting New Businesses!
Oh Wow! Heavy traffic on our site tonight!
Thank you for visiting Shoptrader.co.za! We had two New posts tonight!
Please visit our website at www.shoptrader.co.za and find the Right Business for You!
Thank you for visiting Shoptrader.co.za! We had two New posts tonight!
Please visit our website at www.shoptrader.co.za and find the Right Business for You!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Need to make your Business Work? You Need a Strategy!
When writing your business plan or marketing plan, small business owners and new entrepreneurs tend to make the mistake of categorising their planning, HR; Admin; Finances etc.
Where well known, big branded companies see the planning process as a Whole. This is the key point to remember.
It is good to devide your strategy or planning into different sections, but always remember that each section or category must be linked to one another. The idea behind a business plan or marketing plan is to apply your research to your reality which will help you predict possible situations so you can plan ahead to be prepared and not go banktrupt.
Small business owners or new entrepreneurs are driven by passion and vision, which in itself is a good thing. But, you need planning with a strategy. Planning alone won't get you anywhere.
A strategy is the skill to link all your planning to one another to enable you to see the bigger picture. In turn you can predict certain situations that might occur and do risk assessment.
The same applies to Marketing! There is nothing wrong with having good ideas or being creative in designing stunning posters, flyers or websites! The trick is in knowing your targert market. What do the clients want? Who is the competition? What is the latest technology concerning your product or industry? All these questions determine your strategy and will make your marketing campaign effect and specific.
if you want your marketing to work, you have to send the right message to the consumer. Be informed and be specific. Look at the latest trend, what do people need or what are they willing to pay for your product?
Use the internet and articles to research the latest trends in marketing. Ever heard of Social Media? It is the IN word in marketing these days, yet again, do your research. Social Media doesn't work for everyone. Social Media won't work for Big Corporate companies. These companies have a specific image to maintain. LinkedIn will be a better means of Media to use. Corporate figures use this medium to link to different companies and to specific companies. In this manner they build specific relationships within their specific market or business sector.
Take some time and do market research. Find out more about the market you are selling in and the consumers it hosts. Link your your different ideas in your business plan to one another in order to find a strategy that will work for your business.
I wish you all the best and remember to visit our website http://shoptrader.co.za to find a business for you or to sell your business! Also visit http://entrepreneurmag.co.za/magazine/latest-issues/ to read more about starting a business and finding the right marketing strategy that will work for you.
They also feature articles about creating content for your website etc.
Have a lovely week.
Corne
Where well known, big branded companies see the planning process as a Whole. This is the key point to remember.
It is good to devide your strategy or planning into different sections, but always remember that each section or category must be linked to one another. The idea behind a business plan or marketing plan is to apply your research to your reality which will help you predict possible situations so you can plan ahead to be prepared and not go banktrupt.
Small business owners or new entrepreneurs are driven by passion and vision, which in itself is a good thing. But, you need planning with a strategy. Planning alone won't get you anywhere.
A strategy is the skill to link all your planning to one another to enable you to see the bigger picture. In turn you can predict certain situations that might occur and do risk assessment.
The same applies to Marketing! There is nothing wrong with having good ideas or being creative in designing stunning posters, flyers or websites! The trick is in knowing your targert market. What do the clients want? Who is the competition? What is the latest technology concerning your product or industry? All these questions determine your strategy and will make your marketing campaign effect and specific.
if you want your marketing to work, you have to send the right message to the consumer. Be informed and be specific. Look at the latest trend, what do people need or what are they willing to pay for your product?
Use the internet and articles to research the latest trends in marketing. Ever heard of Social Media? It is the IN word in marketing these days, yet again, do your research. Social Media doesn't work for everyone. Social Media won't work for Big Corporate companies. These companies have a specific image to maintain. LinkedIn will be a better means of Media to use. Corporate figures use this medium to link to different companies and to specific companies. In this manner they build specific relationships within their specific market or business sector.
Take some time and do market research. Find out more about the market you are selling in and the consumers it hosts. Link your your different ideas in your business plan to one another in order to find a strategy that will work for your business.
I wish you all the best and remember to visit our website http://shoptrader.co.za to find a business for you or to sell your business! Also visit http://entrepreneurmag.co.za/magazine/latest-issues/ to read more about starting a business and finding the right marketing strategy that will work for you.
They also feature articles about creating content for your website etc.
Have a lovely week.
Corne
Friday, May 25, 2012
ATTENTION All SHOPTRADERS!
In the previous blog post I referred to the Entrepreneur competition that The Entrepreneur Magazine was hosting. I hope some of you entered and wish you all the best of luck.
Shoptrader is the Only way to sell your business in South Africa. We make use of the best marketing strategies, business consutlation and really put your business OUT THERE!
This week I want to encourage everyone to visit a bookshop and buy a business magazine. Two Proudly South African Business Magazines that I can recommend is Entrepreneur and Brainstorm.
They feature up to date articles on the latest technology and trends in the business sector, they also call in the experts to give weekly advise on starting your own business and the challenges that young or new Entrepreneurs in South Africa face daily.
Last night I switched on the television and the first thing to appear on the screen is News about Spain on the verge of bankruptcy, Ireland can't pay their debt, Portugal and Greece aren't worth mentioning in one sentece anymore (referring to financial matters). This is more than enough to make anyone depressed!
Why am I mentioning it then if it is so bad? Good question Shoptraders!
Most Large companies globally started during the Great Depression in the early 1930's. When people are trapped in a corner and there is no way out, it is in their nature to make a plan, to find a way out or make a New way out.
Today is the Best Time, the Best Day to start your own business, to consider becoming Great, achieving your goals and dreams! Too much risk involved in starting your own business?
Ever considered buying a Franchise? The template is approved, the business plan works, the branding is easy and most of the time other franchisees lend a helping hand to new comers!
Buy the Entrepreneur this week or go to their website, entrepreneurmagazine.co.za, to read furhter about Franchisors and consumers. They keep up with the latest news and trends. You can also subscribe on their website to receive free newsletters.
Don't waste time! Visit http://shoptrader.co.za, to find your business Today! Not Only is it LIFE CHANGING, but SO REWARDING!
Have a Great Adventure in finding your business!
Corne
Shoptrader is the Only way to sell your business in South Africa. We make use of the best marketing strategies, business consutlation and really put your business OUT THERE!
This week I want to encourage everyone to visit a bookshop and buy a business magazine. Two Proudly South African Business Magazines that I can recommend is Entrepreneur and Brainstorm.
They feature up to date articles on the latest technology and trends in the business sector, they also call in the experts to give weekly advise on starting your own business and the challenges that young or new Entrepreneurs in South Africa face daily.
Last night I switched on the television and the first thing to appear on the screen is News about Spain on the verge of bankruptcy, Ireland can't pay their debt, Portugal and Greece aren't worth mentioning in one sentece anymore (referring to financial matters). This is more than enough to make anyone depressed!
Why am I mentioning it then if it is so bad? Good question Shoptraders!
Most Large companies globally started during the Great Depression in the early 1930's. When people are trapped in a corner and there is no way out, it is in their nature to make a plan, to find a way out or make a New way out.
Today is the Best Time, the Best Day to start your own business, to consider becoming Great, achieving your goals and dreams! Too much risk involved in starting your own business?
Ever considered buying a Franchise? The template is approved, the business plan works, the branding is easy and most of the time other franchisees lend a helping hand to new comers!
Buy the Entrepreneur this week or go to their website, entrepreneurmagazine.co.za, to read furhter about Franchisors and consumers. They keep up with the latest news and trends. You can also subscribe on their website to receive free newsletters.
Don't waste time! Visit http://shoptrader.co.za, to find your business Today! Not Only is it LIFE CHANGING, but SO REWARDING!
Have a Great Adventure in finding your business!
Corne
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Why Buy a Business???
Ever wondered why some people decide to buy a business or franchise? Has the urge to just take the plunge, a leap of faith, ever occurred to you to be your own boss?
Why are so many people drawn to the idea of becoming an Entrepreneur?
The latest trend to follow for upcoming and new business owners is the idea of buying into a franchise. Reasoning behind this is that the market has been tested, the business concept has been trialed and tested. It causes the new comer to the business world to feel safe and that they actually have a chance of making it.
Take me for example. I was a typical graduate that followed all the rules, obeyed all the systems, yet I had no job satisfaction, didn't earn a salary that's worth settling for and I always wanted something more.
I was always the one with brilliant ideas, innovation and the willingness to make things happen.
What went wrong you may ask? Well, here is the thing. I was just the willing, yet waiting employee. So I decided to take the plunge. I bought into a business, working hard but realizing my dream and making things happen.
Reality check!!! Yes, it isn't easy, but let met tell you a little secret. If you have the desire to own your own business, do it! You will make a good Entrepreneur. It takes someone who can dream big to make it big. Hard work goes hand in hand with success, but in the end there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you avhieved your dream and you are actually one of the rare individuals that Is Living the dream.
Do yourself a favour. Take an hour. Make yourself a cup of coffee, switch on your pc and Google "Entrepreneur". Read success stories, then Google Business for Sale and see what is out there?
www.shoptrader.co.za is an excellent place to start.
No one said that you should buy a business, just open your views about it. Who knows? Maybe you are the next Steve Jobs, Donald Trump or Jamie Oliver.
An Excellent magazine to follow is the Entrepreneur Magazine. Go to entrepreneurmagazine.co.za to find out more of what they have to say.
They are also promoting an esxpo that is happening in May at the Sandton Convention Centre. Go on to heir website to register.
FASA One Day Workshop for Potential Franchisees
19 May 2012 (International Franchise Expo Johannesburg) - Click here to book online
FASA Franchisor Workshop (2 days)
16 May 2012 - 17 May 2012(International Franchise Expo, Johannesburg)
- Click here to book online
For more information or to book call:
Martha on 011 615 0359 or visit www.fasa.co.za
Corne
Why are so many people drawn to the idea of becoming an Entrepreneur?
The latest trend to follow for upcoming and new business owners is the idea of buying into a franchise. Reasoning behind this is that the market has been tested, the business concept has been trialed and tested. It causes the new comer to the business world to feel safe and that they actually have a chance of making it.
Take me for example. I was a typical graduate that followed all the rules, obeyed all the systems, yet I had no job satisfaction, didn't earn a salary that's worth settling for and I always wanted something more.
I was always the one with brilliant ideas, innovation and the willingness to make things happen.
What went wrong you may ask? Well, here is the thing. I was just the willing, yet waiting employee. So I decided to take the plunge. I bought into a business, working hard but realizing my dream and making things happen.
Reality check!!! Yes, it isn't easy, but let met tell you a little secret. If you have the desire to own your own business, do it! You will make a good Entrepreneur. It takes someone who can dream big to make it big. Hard work goes hand in hand with success, but in the end there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you avhieved your dream and you are actually one of the rare individuals that Is Living the dream.
Do yourself a favour. Take an hour. Make yourself a cup of coffee, switch on your pc and Google "Entrepreneur". Read success stories, then Google Business for Sale and see what is out there?
www.shoptrader.co.za is an excellent place to start.
No one said that you should buy a business, just open your views about it. Who knows? Maybe you are the next Steve Jobs, Donald Trump or Jamie Oliver.
An Excellent magazine to follow is the Entrepreneur Magazine. Go to entrepreneurmagazine.co.za to find out more of what they have to say.
They are also promoting an esxpo that is happening in May at the Sandton Convention Centre. Go on to heir website to register.
FASA One Day Workshop for Potential Franchisees
19 May 2012 (International Franchise Expo Johannesburg) - Click here to book online
FASA Franchisor Workshop (2 days)
16 May 2012 - 17 May 2012(International Franchise Expo, Johannesburg)
- Click here to book online
For more information or to book call:
Martha on 011 615 0359 or visit www.fasa.co.za
Corne
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Launching Great New Products
Welcome All Shoptraders!
There is an Entrepreneur in All of Us! We sell Advertising Space for Businesses that are FOR SALE!
Please visit our Website, www.shoptrader.co.za, and have a look at businesses advertising!
This is a Great Opportunity! Ever thought of being Your Own Boss, working Your Own Hours?
Well, NOW is your chance, Your Opportunity! Have a look at Your Future, BECOME Your Own Boss, but earn your way too financial Freedom!
Being an Entrepreneur doesn't mean that you can wake up at 10 am every morning and end the day at 3 pm. No!! Being Your Own Boss is hard work, maybe longer hours, but so Rewarding and in the long run financial Freedom and defnitely more family time.
The Future in South Africa for the Youth is being your own boss and paving your own way through the market. There just isn't enough jobs, even if you do have a degree or specialize in a specific field.
Even Universities incorporate Entrepreneurship into the academic programmes of various fields of sciences.
Take the old saying to heart, "Carpe Diem"! Visit our website and take a Leap of Faith, become your own boss and buy your own business!
An INTERESTING BLOG to follow TOMORROW on ENTREPRENEURSHIP and SELLING your BUSINESS by ADVERTISING with SHOPTRADER!
Kind regards and happy business hunting!
Corne Groenewald
There is an Entrepreneur in All of Us! We sell Advertising Space for Businesses that are FOR SALE!
Please visit our Website, www.shoptrader.co.za, and have a look at businesses advertising!
This is a Great Opportunity! Ever thought of being Your Own Boss, working Your Own Hours?
Well, NOW is your chance, Your Opportunity! Have a look at Your Future, BECOME Your Own Boss, but earn your way too financial Freedom!
Being an Entrepreneur doesn't mean that you can wake up at 10 am every morning and end the day at 3 pm. No!! Being Your Own Boss is hard work, maybe longer hours, but so Rewarding and in the long run financial Freedom and defnitely more family time.
The Future in South Africa for the Youth is being your own boss and paving your own way through the market. There just isn't enough jobs, even if you do have a degree or specialize in a specific field.
Even Universities incorporate Entrepreneurship into the academic programmes of various fields of sciences.
Take the old saying to heart, "Carpe Diem"! Visit our website and take a Leap of Faith, become your own boss and buy your own business!
An INTERESTING BLOG to follow TOMORROW on ENTREPRENEURSHIP and SELLING your BUSINESS by ADVERTISING with SHOPTRADER!
Kind regards and happy business hunting!
Corne Groenewald
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Exciting New Advertisement Space! Free!
Free Advertising space - Promotion
We have some Excitng News to share with All Shoptraders!
Go to our Website http://shoptrader.co.za and place and Advertisement for your business FREE of charge!
It is a promotion that is running for limited time ONLY!
We also have New Adveritsements for March, so if you are looking for a business...Shoptrader is the place you've been looking for.
Thank you for your support.
Corne Groenewald
Monday, April 2, 2012
Exciting New Topics
Attention Shoptraders!!!
We have exciting news to share!
We are launching new products in April 2012 and you can be part of it!
Go to http://shoptrader.co.za and see what is happening on our site!
You have until middle April to register your business for free on our site. This is a special promotion, ending middle April!
Keep watching our blog, there are exciting new topics coming soon concerning Entrepreneurship and Business related topics to help you run the best business in your field.
Corne Groenewald
corne@shoptrader.co.za
We have exciting news to share!
We are launching new products in April 2012 and you can be part of it!
Go to http://shoptrader.co.za and see what is happening on our site!
You have until middle April to register your business for free on our site. This is a special promotion, ending middle April!
Keep watching our blog, there are exciting new topics coming soon concerning Entrepreneurship and Business related topics to help you run the best business in your field.
Corne Groenewald
corne@shoptrader.co.za
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