SA Franchise Warehouse Magazine - November - December 2016

In this issue

In this issue readers can read all about SPAR’s transformation drive and how joining forces with The Jobs Fund and SA Franchise Warehouse is helping them achieve their transformation goals. Our expert contributors shed light on the challenges of franchising in regulated industries, how employers can leverage the passion and talent within their workforce and the future of legal agreements. The Franchise Association of South Africa released the results on their fourth independent survey sponsored by Sanlam. The survey results ratify the soundness of franchising as a dependable business format that contributes significantly to our local economy.

Spar Embraces Transformation

As part of SPAR's commitment to transformation and job creation, they will be joining forces with the National Treasury and its Jobs Fund initiative to fast track black enterprise development amongst its brands. This initiative will be facilitated by SA Franchise Warehouse as service provider and Business Partners Limited as the commercial funding partner.

3 mins

Marketing For Success

As much as selling is considered to be the lifeblood of any enterprise, marketing is without a doubt the heart pump that produces the income which transforms the business idea into a reality.

4 mins

Leveraging The Passion & Talent Within Your Workforce

Ever stopped to think about just how valuable the people in your workforce are? Ian Fuhr, CEO of Sorbet, is an example of someone who invests in employees and reaps the rewards. He is a firm believer that you can’t motivate employees, but that you should create a work environment conducive to people motivating themselves.

4 mins

Is Your Trade Mark Protected?

A recent ruling by the Federal Court of Australia in the Lodestar Anstalt v Campari America (WILD GEESE) case updated the position of actual control over the use of a trade mark by a licensee.

5 mins

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