SA Franchise Warehouse Funding Solutions The SA Franchise Warehouse funding initiatives in association with funding partners, sefa , Kagiso Trust and The Jobs Fund (administered by Business Partners ) is aimed at assisting would-be franchisees whose own cash or collateral contribution does not meet commercial funding criteria. Would-be franchisees with an own contribution equal to 25 percent of the total set-up costs will be able to apply, provided all other qualifying criteria are met and that applicants have successfully completed the SA Franchise Warehouse Small Business Management Training course. This course in not a mere formality and candidates are trained and assessed on their aptitude and ability to acquire and implement the skills necessary to own and operate their own business. Funding is only available for franchise business systems that have been accredited by SA Franchise Warehouse in terms of the requirements of the participating funders. It is important to r...

Sparkling Auto Care Centre Amanzimtoti Project funded by Kagiso Trust We talk to Corné Gustafson about the funding process and the support he received from SA Franchise Warehouse. The new Sparkling Auto Care Centre Amanzimtoti B y combining traditional car wash and valet services with automotive repair services, Sparkling Auto Care Centres have carved a unique niche in the marketplace. The Sparkling Auto Care Centre franchise in Amanzimtoti, located at the Arbour Crossing Shopping Centre on Arbour Road, was established in 2010, but as the franchisee has since experienced a change in circumstance that has diluted his attention to the business, the franchisor has decided to bring this outlet back into the company fold. The purchase of the franchise as a going concern was funded by Kagiso. Creating the Sparkle Sparkling Car Wash was founded by Corné Gustafson in 1992 as a car wash and valet services business. Two important factors — service and speed/time — were identified...

Matrix Warehouse shaping up in Brits Riaan Gericke is the delighted owner of the new Matrix Warehouse store in Brits. Riaan Gericke (back left), Madeleine, Pieter and Jacques. Project funded by Kagiso Trust The person Growing up in the little town of Despatch situated between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, Riaan completed his Matric at Despatch High School and then went on to study at CS Holding where he qualified as a Certified Novell Engineer. Before stepping out on his own, Riaan was employed as a Regional Service Delivery Manager at South African Breweries, managing the IT infrastructure of the biggest brewery in the Southern Hemisphere. Riaan is fortunate to have the unwavering support of his family as he embarks on this new venture — "They are all involved in the business, providing support and helping where they can." Life as an entrepreneur Q: Is being your own boss something you always aspired to and who/what motivated you to want...