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| LATEST NEWSLETTER |
Learning from the best at FASA's breakfast seminars |
FASA’s monthly breakfast seminars are in full swing and both the February and March seminars focused on managing a business effectively when times are tough.
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FASA PREPARES FOR A WATERSHED YEAR |
FASA's 34th Annual General Meeting, held at the end of February, saw close to 100 members come together to hear some top speakers give their take on the year ahead and outgoing Chairman Jan Davel give an overview of the projects that FASA is involved in.
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ATTEND FASA's FIRST FRANCHISE SEMINAR |
If you, like the rest of the world, are tired of our prolonged recession and feel rather battle weary and need some inspiration, energy and motivation to get going then you cannot miss FASA's first Franchise Focus seminar on the 12th February, from 7am to 10am at Rhapsody's Woodhill.
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34th AGM and
GOLF DAY
26 February |
The association was instrumental in drafting the Consumer Protection Act and ensuring that the legislation aligned with FASA's strict guidelines and standards and is currently applying to the Consumer Commission to become the alternative dispute resolution body for the franchising industry.
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THE FNB FRANCHISE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS THIS! SPECIAL RATE FOR FASA MEMBERS! |
Behind every successful brand is a mover and shaker - a visionary who saw an opportunity and turned it into a household name - benefiting other entrepreneurs, catering to consumer demand and above all creating a network of viable businesses and exponential jobs.
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THE FNB FRANCHISE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS THIS! SPECIAL RATE FOR FASA MEMBERS! |
Behind every successful brand is a mover and shaker - a visionary who saw an opportunity and turned it into a household name - benefiting other entrepreneurs, catering to consumer demand and above all creating a network of viable businesses and exponential jobs.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES INCOME UP 7.0% |
A bit of good news for the hospitality industry with the release of data by Statistics SA (Stats SA) which shows that the total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased by 7.0% in July 2012 compared with July 2011.
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| EMPLOYMENT EQUITY SURVEY RESULTS |
With companies that employ 150 or more people required to file employment equity reports with the Commission of Employment Equity (CEE), the Commission for Employment Equity's 2011/2012 report, released recently found that employment equity is working, but that transformation continues to take place at a very slow rate.
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| TIPS ON HOW TO HANDLE MEDIA CRISIS |
We see it happening more and more often - a top retailer who steals a supplier’s concept after rejecting their proposal; a mining house that delays responding to unrest or a brand that doesn’t react fast enough to consumer complaints.
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| GROWTH IN FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY A GOOD SIGN |
Statistics SA's Food & Beverage Survey released last week brings some positive news as the total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased by 10.8% in June 2012 compared with June 2011.
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| 2008CONSUMERS BEHAVIOUR CHANGING |
A recent survey by Ernest & Young's retail and consumer products sector, reports I-Net Bridge, on what influences their purchasing behaviour has revealed that consumers today are harder to define, understand and please than ever before.
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| DIRECTORS DUTIES AND LIABILITIES IN THE NEW COMPANIES ACT, 2008 |
Nicolaas van Wyk, Technical Executive of the SA Accounting Academy, with reference to the new Companies Act, highlighted the following cases that should be used as a warning signal to all directors and their accountants:
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| SURVEY FINDS SOUTH AFRICANS LOVE FAST FOOD |
A recent survey by Analytix BI “South Africa Country Report: Fast Food Consumer Trends (2007 - 2011)”, showed that despite, or perhaps in spite of a changing lifestyle and sluggish economy, South Africans have become fast food junkies embracing affordable, large-portioned and immediate consumption fast food.
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| REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS NAMES UNDER THE CPA |
FASA executive member Ian Jacobsberg of Eversheds has sent us this important notification on the registration of business names under the CPA which all franchisors and franchisees should take note of.
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| ENTREPRENEURSHIP ALIVE AND WELL AT SUCCESSFUL IFE |
With attendance figures up, both exhibitors and visitors to FASA's International Franchise Expo held last week agreed that South Africa has indeed 'turned the corner' and could be heading for recovery and renewed growth.
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| THE FRANCHISE EXPO (IFE 2012) - 17 – 19TH MAY 2012 - SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE FLIES THE FLAG FOR FRANCHISING |
The International Franchise Exhibition (IFE) which takes place from the 17 – 19th May 2012 at the Sandton Convention Centre is one of the longest running business expos and has built its reputation on 'quality rather than quantity.'
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| FASA INVITES NOMINATION TO SIT ON THE SSETA ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY |
Since the overhaul of the various SETA’s, the Minister of Higher Education has given the SETAs a mandate to establish revised constitutions, establish an accounting authority, have representation for their six different chambers – one being for Associations who are now invited to register as professional bodies. In turn FASA invites its members who feel they have the knowledge, skills and experience to nominate themselves.
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| THE UPS AND DOWNS OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT – ONE YEAR ON |
An article published by I-Net Bridge took a look at the progress of the Consumer Protection Act one year after it came into force. As one of the most progressive pieces of legislation that affects business in South Africa, it serves to protect the consumer and ensure fair trade.
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| DIGITAL BANK SURVEY SHOWS FNB AS THE FRONT RUNNER IN INNOVATION |
The New Digital Age Tipping Point report, released by consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) tracks the enormous digital innovations that banks have made which will change the way customers interact with their banks. According to Arthur Goldstuck, MD of the World Wide Worx, many banks have lagged behind digital innovation whilst others, like FNB, have proved to be leaders in the digital space ahead by 6 -12 months to other banks, both local and international.
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| TOP SPEAKERS AT FASA'S BUSINESS CONVENTION |
To find out all this and more book NOW for the FASA Business Convention on Friday 18th May at the Sandton Convention Centre. The cost to attend this valuable one-day Business Convention (8h15 – 16h20) is R 1 495.00 (ex VAT) per person and FASA members qualify for a 20% discount.
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| DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND – GET OUT THERE AND SEE AND BE SEEN AT FASA'S INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO |
If you are a franchise or a business that has had the brakes on these past few years, NOW is the time to get out there and make things happen. Our 50 million population still need to live, eat, drink, sleep, dress, commute and consume - you are surrounded by both opportunities and consumers – what are you waiting for?
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| GET EDUCATED – THE FRANCHISE WAY |
For those considering taking that giant leap to being your own boss, either by starting a franchise or buying into a franchise FASA runs Franchise workshops that offer valuable guidance to going the franchise route.
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