How Big Is the Picture Frame Industry?

Introduction to Picture Framing Business Picture framing has the potential to become a full-time, profitable business. Picture framers collaborate with galleries, artists, photographers, and everyday people to promote their work. Like any retail shop, the minimum markup is between 30% to 40%. For specialized work, it is possible to charge a lot more. The average … Read more

What Its Like to Be a Home Stager?

What is Home Staging? A home stager prepares homes for sale to make a home more appealing while allowing buyers to envision their personal touch. Stagers have design skills and knowledge of trends to showcase a home’s value. Their work involves assessing a home and making recommendations or improvements. Start by redoing a room in … Read more

Can Two Companies Trademark the Same Name? Understanding Company Names and Trademarks

Definitions and Regulations A brand identifies goods or services while a company name identifies a legal entity. You cannot have two identical company names within one jurisdiction. However, company names and trademarks are different concepts. For example, Microsoft is a company name and trademark, while Windows is only a trademark. Trademarks are regulated federally while … Read more

How Many Recycling Companies Are There in South Africa?

Recycling Statistics in South Africa Of the 42 million tonnes of general waste generated in South Africa in 2017, it is estimated that only 11% (4.9 million tonnes) was recycled. Over 300 recycling companies operate in South Africa. The top 30 recyclers process 54% of the country’s plastic waste. Just over one-quarter of all recyclers … Read more