Business-school graduate Eric Nkosi has spotted a gap in the market and launched the first Cash Converters store in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on 7 July 2017.  “I’m a great believer in the benefits of franchising,” says Nkosi “This is my third business, all franchises. I particularly like the Cash Converters model which offers customers affordability in these more difficult economic times”. “I value the fact that franchises are an investment which give you flexibility – I have already sold on one of my other franchises. I also thrive on all the support and training provided by good franchises to their franchisees as well as to our members of staff.” Nkosi has created 11 jobs for his new employees at his Middelburg store. Once this is well established, he hopes to open a second Cash Converters outlet. “I know that there is still plenty of hard work and commitment ahead in building this franchise outlet but I am no stranger to that,” he says. “As well as having run my other busin...