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The Etsy Shop

For Buyers

When Becky Birkin gave birth to her first child, Seth, she found time to spare that she never had before, and so, pursued a new hobby.

The Indian Inspired Cooking School

Case Studies

We talk to mother and daughter duo, Surinder and Safia, about how they brought their passion for homemade traditional Punjabi food to a wider public.

• How to Run a Cattery

  For Buyers

  There are around two million cats in South Africa, which is a large market if you’re keen to operate in the pet boarding sector. However, running a cattery is a lifestyle business. And a love and genuine interest in caring for animals is a prerequisite.

• The Local Pet Shop

  Case Studies

  Hannah James tells us why she loves running her Brighton pet shop.

• What to Know Before Buying a Retail Store

  For Buyers

  If you’re in the market to buy a retail store but don’t know where to begin, there are a few things you should know first. Here are some tips.

• The Father & Son Building Business

  Case Studies

  We spoke with father and son partnership, Bradley Building Services, about running their own business.

• Sector Spotlight: Garden Centres

  Case Studies

  Canada’s garden centres are to some extent limited by the colder climate and shorter growing season of their region. However, in many instances this has proved a useful incentive to demonstrate how the traditional garden centre model can be extended and diversified.

• The Kid’s Craft Business

  For Buyers

  We spoke with ex-teacher Wayne Cullum about his children’s craft business, Crafted London.

• Sector Spotlight: Kennels

  Sector Guides

  Increasing city populations and a more-affluent middle-class population are just two of the factors driving this trend. This, in turn, will create new opportunities for those businesses which provide different kinds of animal-boarding arrangements.

• Sector Spotlight: Restaurants

  For Buyers

  The restaurant industry is gradually improving year on year with a slow but consistent growth, and it may prove more profitable for owners to specialize or at least find some way of setting themselves apart from the competition.

• What Do Lenders Look For If You Want to Buy an Off-licence?

  For Buyers

  Although competition from supermarkets is strong, small convenience stores still have a vital role in many communities and can provide a profitable business option.

• How to Run a Gift Shop

  Sector Guides

  If you are running your own gift shop business, you must be feeling pretty good about yourself for lasting this long in the industry.

• How to Buy a Book store

  For Buyers

  You want to be a book seller, but you don't know where - or even if you should - start. Here's how to find a good bookstore location, pay a fair price, find suppliers, and tweak those final details before you own your own book store in South Africa.

• Sector Spotlight: News Agents

  For Buyers

  In South Africa, informal township ‘spaza’ shops, which first appeared in the 1970s and were essentially community convenience stores, still exist today. They thrive in some areas and are one example of how a newsagent/convenience store can remain relevant, and to some extent profitable, in South Africa today.

• Sector Spotlight: Liquor Stores

  For Buyers

  In little more than two decades, the South African retail liquor sector has moved from a basic commodity competing with home-grown alternatives to a sophisticated retail operation which also reflects international trend

• Sector Spotlight: Hair Salons

  Sector Guides

  As urban areas continue to grow, so does the size, influence and disposable income of the professional middle classes – as well as the number of people employed in appearance-conscious environments.

• Sector Spotlight: Tanning Salons

  For Buyers

  Despite some adverse criticism of the process, there appears to be a continuing demand for tanning. Though a market where there is controversy demands caution and careful research, it can also present opportunities for those prepared to set up a responsible business which demonstrably puts the interests of consumers to the fore.

• The Cypriot Street Food Vendor

  Case Studies

  We spoke with entrepreneur Nick Lazarides about how he started his street food business Cyprus Kitchen.

• Sector Spotlight: Nightclubs

  Sector Guides

  Declining alcohol consumption and heightened regulation has affected the nightclub industry, but diversifying to attract new customers may be the way forward. With wine bars, specialty cocktail lounges, martini bars or artisanal beer bars, club owners may attract a new demographic to bolster their profits.

• Sector Spotlight: Pharmacies

  Sector Guides

  We explore the current health of UK pharmacies.