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How much does it cost to start a used car dealership in South Africa?
There are a lot of dealerships out there. And not all of them are created equal. The key to success is to know your customers and to work with them to find the right car for them. If you're looking to start a used car dealership in South Africa, there are a few things...
How To Start a Used Car Dealership in South Africa
If cars are your passion, perhaps it has always been your dream to start your very own used car dealership. As the saying goes, when you are doing something you love, you won't work a day in your life! As great as that may be, as with starting any business, there is a...
Why Used Car Dealers Should Consider Floor Plan Financing
A problem most used car dealers will face, especially in South Africa, is how tough it can be to find financingwith terms that work for your used car business. This can be a make or break factor for your used car dealership. Floor plan financing is a great option for...
Can Commercial Property Sales Be Bridged?
The short answer is yes. Yes, you can. Whether you’re buying or selling a business or commercial property, delays resulting from the property transfer process can lead to cash flow issues. Property transfers can be a complicated and lengthy process and it can take...
Do I Qualify for A Pension Bridging Loan?
Pension bridging loans are loans taken against your pension and provident funds or retirement annuity to supplement your financial responsibilities in the case of retirement, retrenchment, resignation, dismissal, or divorce. These events can put a lot of strain on...
Business Bridging Finance and Business Loans in South Africa
The world of business can be vast, and diverse, and a convoluted mish-mash of products, services, and finances all rolled into ever-changing packages and options. It can be overwhelming, and often confusing, to try and gain momentum and grow as a business owner in...
The Benefits Of A Pension Loan
With the current economic climate in South Africa looking more and more grim, it seems as though loans and, in particular, bridging loans in South Africa are becoming increasingly popular. Recent changes in laws around early pension withdrawals have seen a rise in...
The Property Sale Process & Property Bridging Loans
You want to use the sale proceeds from your sold property to help cover the costs of purchasing your new property. But property transfers can be complicated and it can take months before you see the money. But do not stress. You can bridge the financial gap when you...
How Long Does RAF Take to Payout a Claim?
Being involved in an accident is a terrible experience. And then struggling financially afterward is also horrible. This entire process can be emotionally draining as these financial claims can take years to get settled, as claiming from the Road Accident Fund is not...
What are rent to own cars and is it right for me
Buying a car is a pretty substantial purchase and many do not have the cash to purchase outright. Nonetheless, you have a few options to choose from, you could decide to go the traditional way by taking a loan. However, if you have a bad credit score your chances of...
Get Organised and Leave a Lasting Legacy
A legacy is something passed down from a predecessor to a future generation. There are many ways to leave a personal legacy. Regardless, one of the most powerful legacies you can leave is a financial legacy. It’s pretty common for people to defer thinking about legacy...
How to sue a doctor or hospital in South Africa
Doctors and hospitals are there to provide medical care and life-saving interventions for patients, but unfortunately sometimes things go wrong. This is particularly true for government hospitals in South Africa where standards of care, hygiene and equipment are below...