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CEO and founder Paul van Zyl says Aetas gives people control over their future, running their own successful business without any hassle.
New service delivers ultimate business solution in one simple package
Aetas Business in a Box (ABiB) is a financial services franchise that provides people and established businesses with the opportunity to get involved in the South African financial services industry. Aetas provides products such as personal loans, vehicle finance, online educational products and so much more. It is the ultimate business in a box. ABiB is a rich and dynamic solution that provides entrepreneurs with a simple and powerful tool for launching their own business. Everything the CEO needs is built into this package, from the business model to the website to full administrative support and security. It is a comprehensive and complete solution that puts a boardroom in every home. “At its core, Aetas is the ultimate tool for entrepreneurs, handing them the keys to a new and exciting future,” says Paul van Zyl, CEO and founder of Aetas. “We provide everything that business owners need in order for them to start and run their own thriving organisation—and we ensure it is as easy and efficient as possible.” Aetas doesn’t simply level the playing field; it reimagines it. There is no big upfront cash investment or the need to spend money on a website or staff; everything is included in the monthly administration fee of R289 per month. ABiB includes a free branded website, with hosting and design at no charge. The content, driven by intelligent SEO language, is also provided within the package along with marketing materials, email addresses and social-media marketing campaigns. The products featured on the site are predominantly from Aetas, but owners can introduce their own services and solutions to bolster sales. Products provided by Aetas run the gamut from LED televisions to distance-learning courses (approved by Sector Education and Training Authorities) and vehicle finance; they are white-labelled so that users can brand them with their own company name and use these names to drive content on their website. Aetas owns and markets brands such as Regal Finance, Regal Car Finder, Aetas Online Campus, CloudLearning, Home Logix and Prosperoh. Commissions are paid out weekly and range in value from R1 000 to R2 500 per sale, and often include once-off profits that come about as a result of a special offer or sale.
“IT’S ABOUT ALLOWING PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN THEIR OWN BUSINESS—AND RUN IT WELL.” “Our solution will turn anyone into a CEO,” says Van Zyl. “It’s a revolution for business, taking away the risk and handing over the reward. We help our clients to market the products and reach the right audiences and even take on a large proportion of the admin that comes with a new business. “Aetas was designed to give people control over their future and to allow them the freedom to run their own successful business without the hassle. We have had some remarkable success stories with our product and we have just launched a competition that recognises the most impressive results.” The competition will reward the most profitable Aetas Business in a Box franchise with a staggering R250 000 in total prize money after a six-month period. It launched on 1 June and the winner will be announced on 10 January 2016. “We are completely committed to the value we offer and believe in the potential of this solution to transform people’s lives,” concludes Van Zyl. “Aetas is about allowing people from all walks of life the opportunity to run their own business—and run it well.” For further information, contact Paul van Zyl via email: info@aetas.co.za
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