At Harvey World Travel SA, the word partnership is a powerful commitment – an investment of our time and energy, that builds collaborations, alliances and most of all – opportunities! Why is a partnership approach to business so important for our franchisees? Because we are the sum of our parts. Well, for over 25 years, Harvey World Travel SA has helped entrepreneurs find their “next” by extracting maximum value from the collaboration that defines our brand.
As a leading South African travel franchise company, HWT SA has grown a vast national and regional network of successful travel franchisees. These businesses are thriving in the competition because of the value that our partnership network has unlocked.
The success of a shared mission
We’re passionate about supporting small business and one of the ways we leverage the power of partnerships is as an active member of The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC). NSBC mirrors many of HWT SA’s goals for its franchise members in its support of entrepreneurs. By providing expertise and resources that help to cut costs and enhance business growth, NSBC supports a network of businesses that share common goals.
Why does the HWT SA/NSBC partnership matter?
As an NBSC partner, HWT SA has played a pivotal role in empowering South African small businesses, way beyond just the reach of its own franchisees. Through strategic sponsorships, thought leadership and brand exposure, HWT has reached tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and SMEs. This NSBC eco-system is exactly where they are making decisions, seeking guidance, and building their future. HWT has participated in highly visible digital campaigns and banner placements, and has made meaningful business article contributions, sharing our wealth of knowledge in the SMME arena. The annual Business Show is Africa’s premier entrepreneurial event and as a member of NSBC we proudly exhibit and connect with hundreds of small business owners and decision-makers at this event.
What does this mean for HWT SA?
Most entrepreneurs jump into the journey of opening their own small business because of a passion for what they do. In the travel industry, this is often founded on a love of travel. And it’s probably safe to say that these eager entrepreneurs don’t really love workflows, marketing and financial administration! This is where the power of expert partnerships becomes the game-changer. Both HWT SA and NSBC recognise this.
Since meaningful partnerships are one of our key objectives, NSBC is the perfect match for us. The synergies are obvious. The NSBC platform offers opportunities for networking, mentorship and cooperation that the usual entrepreneur just doesn’t get in their insulated community. We love to see small businesses levelling upward as part of this great initiative!
We get to share our experience with those who need it most, and in return we enjoy exposure to a growing population of bright minded new business leaders. Knowledge sharing has a powerful impact on the success of any business. This partnership creates an environment where challenges can be shared, solutions freely offered and innovations are encouraged and appreciated. This means growth for all stakeholders.
In summary
Dynamic partnerships make good business sense. Think of them as “Force Multipliers” that have a compounding effect. Layers of strength, resources and networks create value far beyond the benefits of the individual parts. At Harvey World Travel SA, we pick partners that share our vision and create opportunities for small business growth and success, just like NSBC.