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Written by Ramon Thomas   
Thursday, 29 March 2007
First Internet Cafe Workshop JohannesburgThank you very much for attending our first workshop on Saturday, 24th March. This e-mail is a summary of what was discussed and some suggestions on the next steps for you to consider.

If you have your desposit and a venue contact Terry to place your order on (011) 834 6755.

The aim of these workshops is to set the scene for those of you who have considered running and Internet Café as a small business. This is not yet a franchise business but we are considering that option. The main points we discussed is as follows:

  1. The infrastructure components of the Internet Café

  2. The benefits and advantages of this type of small business

  3. Revenue sources

  4. Background on the Internet industry

  5. Background on Ramon Thomas (NETucation) / Terry Mohlala (Terry Computers)

  6. Basic Costs Breakdown + Income Estimations

  7. Industry Portal http://www.internetcafedirectory.co.za

 

To download the Powerpoint Presentation click here. If you have problems downloading the presentation please reply to this e-mail and I'll send it to you. I've decided not to attach the presentation to make this e-mail as small as possible.

Get Your Copy of the Workshop DVD

Ramon Thomas explaining Revenue SourcesAs you may know a recording was made of the workshop including the Q&A and this is available on DVD. To purchase this DVD simply call Terry on (011) 8346755.

Business Plan and Financing

The first problem most people face in starting a business is financing the business. The starting point when seeking financing is to have a business plan. So I'm sending you a sample business plan – also attached. This needs some work from your part to rewrite with your own details and work through some of the numbers. Again through the Business Place you can access experts that will help you writing your business plan. Please contact them via their website here: www.thebusinessplace.co.za or call them on (011) 836 9000.

Marketing Research

If you have some uncertainties about your market size, your competition and you feel like you need some research to be more sure about setting up an Internet Cafe contact me directly on (011) 433 1034. I am happy to meet with you at your earliest convieniece to take this further...

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