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Sector spotlight: Campsites

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Glamping, festivals and holidays: the options for camping keep getting bigger.

The Etsy Shop

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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.

• Buying, Running and Selling a Hotel In Thailand

  For Buyers

  A guide to buying a business in Thailand: what it takes to thrive as a hotelier generally and in Thailand particularly.

• The Local Pet Shop

  Case Studies

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

• 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.

• The Italian Confectionary Entrepreneur

  Case Studies

  We spoke with ex-investment banker Lavinia about how she swapped life in the city for running her own confectionary business.

• 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: Florists

  Sector Guides

  Like other high street traders, florists have experienced some tough times in recent years. For many, the supermarket has become the place to purchase flowers, and it is unlikely that these blooms will have been grown in the home market.

• The Kid’s Craft Business

  For Buyers

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Sector Spotlight: Pubs

  Sector Guides

  Canadians are drinking at restaurants and at home more than ever before, which means the traditional neighbourhood pub could be a thing of the past. However, there are still many ways for budding publicans to carve out a successful business in the pub industry.

• 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.

• Sector Spotlight: Coffee Shops

  For Buyers

  In Canada, as elsewhere in the Western world, coffee remains a vital part of the daily routine for many. Thus, Canadian Coffee Shops are expected to continue to be a regular feature of the consumer experience for the foreseeable future.

• 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.

• 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.