26/05/2026
Let us help you start a new spaza shop or grow your existing one
Do you want to start a spaza shop? Consider the following:
1. *Budget*:
- What is your startup capital? Is it a loan or personal savings?
2. *Location*:
- Have you identified a location? Why did you choose it?
- Is there an existing structure? Is it ready for use or does it need renovations (estimated cost)?
- Size, visibility, accessibility?
- Do you own or rent? Do you have title deeds or a lease agreement?
- Are utilities (electricity, water) available? Is there a store room or extra rooms?
- What security features are in place? Any potential risks?
3. *Equipment*:
- Do you have access to necessary equipment (shelves, display fridges, empty coldrink bottles & crates, POS system, airtime machine, vehicle)?
4. *Experience*:
- What experience do you have in management, or will there be directors/staff with relevant experience?
5. *Cash & Carry*:
- Who is your cash & carry supplier?
- Price competitiveness?
- Distance from shop?
- Quality of products?
- Effectiveness & efficiency (e.g., delivery options)?
6. *Competitor Analysis*:
- How do you compare to nearby competitors?
7. *Monthly Expenditure*:
- What are your estimated monthly expenses?
8. *Compliance*:
- Do you have or know about CIPC registration, tax compliance, health certificate, business bank account, zoning permits, and spaza shop licence?
9. *Target Market*:
- What businesses are nearby (e.g., kota shops)?
- What is the demographic profile and behavior of local residents?
- How big is the population around the shop?
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do you want to start a spaza shop? Do you want to grow your existing spaza or do you want assistance with spaza shops tools, including Point of Sales? Or do you
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