We deal with hundreds of clients every year that are planning to start a new business. One of the major headaches most of our clients face is the lack of reliable, up-to-date, and available market research into the industry and market they wish to enter. Fortunately, an integral part of JTB Consulting’s Solution is the
New restaurants are popping up with every new shopping mall and suburban ‘trendy’ hangout spots and are all contending for the same customers. How do you then ensure that the customers are walking into your dining establishment and not the competitors? We have all seen empty restaurants while another one on the same street is
An entrepreneur’s life is tough and unpredictable. Often, you are faced with many doubts, fears, and challenges. At times, you even find yourself moving from challenge to challenge, and perhaps facing another problem just as you resolved an earlier problem. Against this backdrop, having a mentor on board your business venture can benefit you enormously.
Dear Entrepreneur and Business Owner, Having a new business idea is great! But, without a business plan, or using a generic cookie cutter business plan template, a business is essentially rudderless, and day-to-day activities are likely to be haphazard and reactive. Unfortunately, there are a number of “Business Plan Consultants” that promise the world when
Customer service is a term that most companies reflect in their mission statements, yet, exceptional customer service is arguably one of the concepts that is seldom experienced by customers. Customer service – to thousands of employees and employers in South Africa – is as foreign a term as trying to read and understand hieroglyphics. From receiving
Startup companies are faced with many challenges, and one of these are securing funding. Securing and managing funding can be one of the most exciting – and nerve wracking – parts of being an entrepreneur. Often, the financial and legal implications may seem overwhelming. But don’t be afraid. You don’t need to be a lawyer
