SMALL BUSINESS STARTER PLAN (Durban)
Option 1: Snack Reselling
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Sell: Chips, Cooldrinks, Sweets, Cigarettes (optional).
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Start-up capital: ±R1,500.
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Markup: 20%–30%.
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Daily profit target: R150–R300.
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Sell at taxi ranks, schools, workplaces, or from home.
Option 2: Kota / Sandwich Business
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Buy: Bread, Polony, Chips, Atchar, Russian sausages.
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Start-up capital: ±R1,500.
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Profit per kota: R10–R20.
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Sell 30 per day = R300–R600 profit.
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High demand in busy areas.
Option 3: Car Wash (Weekend Focus)
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Equipment: Buckets, soap, cloths, water access.
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Start-up under R1,000.
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Charge R70–R100 per car.
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10 cars per day = R700–R1,000.
30-Day Focus Plan
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Week 1: Choose ONE business, buy stock, start small, record every sale.
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Week 2–3: Reinvest profit, improve service, stay consistent.
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Week 4: Increase stock, add high-demand items, track daily profit.
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Important: Separate business money from personal money.
Money Protection Rule
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Separate profit from stock money daily.
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Reinvest majority of profits.
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Save part of the profit immediately.
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Do NOT use business money for gambling.
