Glossary Category: Industries & Sectors

Agriculture covers the business of growing crops and raising livestock, a major South African sector with its own funding, compliance and market chall…

Franchising is running a business under an established brand and system in return for fees. It offers a proven model, though with less freedom than st…

The energy sector covers producing and supplying power, from grid electricity to solar and backup systems, a fast-growing area for South African busin…

Farming is the hands-on business of producing crops and livestock, from planting to sale. It needs careful cash-flow planning around seasons and weath…

Insurance protects your business against loss by paying premiums in exchange for cover, from stock and premises to liability and key people.

Property development is buying land or buildings to improve or build on and then sell or rent, a capital-heavy business that lives and dies on the num…

Real estate is the business of buying, selling, renting and managing property. It spans homes, offices and land, and is a common route to building wea…

Tourism is the business of serving travellers, from accommodation and tours to transport. It is a major South African employer with strong seasonal sw…