{"product_id":"9780620661058","title":"Township Biz Fastrack","description":"Township Biz Fastrack gives insights into development and growth models for township based businesses.\u003cp\u003eIt focuses on strong principles which most township businesses have used to start-up, but haven't wholly adhered to in the long run to their detriment. Therefore haven't grown and sustained themselves amidst heavy competition and ever-changing societal dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne principle in the book is bootstrapping, which by example is: starting off by selling one or two strategic and\/or passion products, e.g. archar, to then reinvesting the proceeds on expansion. Therefore practical learning happens with minimum risk in capital investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe other principle is validation. So many businesses which started off selling few items have grown on the strength of customer advice - what to stock further. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes interviews with notable township business owners, whom give strategic survival tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is targeted at township business owners and employees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Library South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49893568348400,"sku":"9780620661058","price":8.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780620661058","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}