BlockBuster News -
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Published on: 12/31/2000
Last Visited: 5/8/2001
Of course , a lot depends on the franchisee and business enviroment factors , says Alex Maritz of Steers Blockbusters Entertainment ( Pty ) Ltd.We have many successful Franchisees achieving lucrative returns - and enjoying themselves at the same time.There is no doubt that the potential is huge..
Maritz recently joined Blockbusters as executive director responsible for strategic direction and overall performance of the brand.He brings enormous experience with him from his previous position of sales/marketing director and chief operating officer at Ster Kinekor Home Entertainment , and will continue building on the solid foundations laid by the founders of the business some ten years ago.
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Watch what you want , when you want - that's our motto , says Maritz.We endeavour to provide the consumer with optimal availability in home entertainment.And that's why we consider it vital to keep up to date with changes in technology , such as video on demand and digital downloading.
We are already innovators in digital downloading of trailers of forthcoming attractions via our website and ecommerce capabilities.However , in South Africa , we have to recognise that most of our client base do not have access to such technologies , so whilst we must and will cater for it , we must also provide exceptional standards of service at the point of purchase/rental.
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An intense training period is provided , in which franchisees are taught the essence of customer orientation , product/industry knowledge , information systems , customer interaction , and practical operational aspects of running a Blockbusters Video outlet , says Maritz.
Total investment is around R330 000 , with 50 % unencumbered finance required.This will give you a turnkey operation , consisting of , but not limited to information systems , operational integrated software , ecommerce networking , and ample Video , DVD and Playstation stockholding.Not bad going - and an ideal way for someone with passion for dealing with people and a desire to succeed , to turn a love of the movies into a wealth generator.
The Blockbusters Video team can be contacted at Steers head office on ( 011 ) 315-3000 , or contact Alex directly at alexm@steers.co.za.