786 Online & Towers - A Trust Connection

Some of Our History & Our Motivation

1960's

In the 70's

Oriental Plaza

The birth of the first 'open' Indian trading facility open to the community and general public

In the 60's

Fietas

During apartheid the first 'allowed' Indian trading area in Johannesburg

2000's

About Now!

Contemporary Business Model

Increasing reach & opportunity, better business, higher margins, safer & more pleasant trading and selling conditions

Around 2010

Traditional Trading

Central business district means 'old trading' methods and viability reduced dramatically

Dawn of a New Era

Preparing for the New Era of Business

Catering for the safer way to do business, and preparing for the digital revolution, with support and training to add to the prosperity formula. Open 7 days a week, all year round.

Merging & Modernizing the 786 Community

01
Centralized Physical Presence

Creation of a safe, professional & contemporary base in which to establish a local, national and international presence to operate from - the 786 Tower - Reception, boardroom, meeting rooms, WiFi, training, ...
02
Digital Presence, Marketing Support & Reach

Through the 786 Online Premium Digital Directory & Advertising platform, connect to the 786 community, network nationally and internationally, reach markets
03
Online Store - 24/7 365

Ability & potential to sell to anyone anywhere. Reach untapped markets through digital & real-world marketing (TV, radio, print) of the 786 Online business model
04
Warehousing & 3PL Services

Servicing our 786 Online Community Members with easy-to-reach storage of their stocks and supplies so that they can optimizeand balance their costs and profits focusing on attracting customers with the right presence in the right place

DESIGNED & OPTIMIZED

FOR MODERN NETWORKING

Together in a safe, secure, modern trading environment

Sources of Income

Multiple Income Streams Driven and Managed At Head Office Level

786 Online

A website directory & Advertising platform - first national then international, continual marketing for tenants & 786 Tower

Online eCommerce

All 786 Tower Tenants get Access to eCommerce on the786store.com

786 Tower

Rentals from selected tenants and capitalization from first floors sales,

786 Tower Advertising

Rooftop animated digital advertising in premium positioning - available only to Premium Partners & Sponsors

Financial & Business Solutions

Provision of financial services, 3PL, warehousing, logistics, business registration, insurances, and other key requirements

Convention Centre

Upmarket venue for 786 community events, conventions, launches, international connections and so on

Based upon a Successful Business Model

A modern concept currently being used in China is the Yiwu International Trade City -
we look to utilize some of their successful actions and shape them to the local market

Bringing the community closer

A Trust Connection

Muslim businesses are mainly influenced by their shared beliefs of cooperation, shared prosperity and social responsibility.

According to a 2010 study and released January 2011, Islam has 1.5 billion adherents, making up over 22% of the world population. According to the Pew Research Center in 2015 there were 50 Muslim-majority countries. 50% of the world's population will be Muslim by 2050.

With 1.9% of the South African population being Muslim (1 096 870) we aim to reach and empower the business owners, to build the community, to connect the local to the international communities, and to pursue and spread success and happiness throughout.

Contemporary Strategy

Changing the mindset to modernize business for the 786 Community bringing it online while also powering it with digital marketing, which sees both 'businesses' flourishing.

Networked, locally, nationally and internationally, supported online with marketing and awareness, opening new markets and the means to deliver to them.
Unified Brand Identity

Being head quarted in a safe location, centralizing operating costs and providing full marketing services, allows the 'old school' trader the opportunity to network, extend reach and do business like never before.

Merging the 'real world' business with digital, supporting in the front end and back end removes all the barriers to successful business. Increases reach streamlines operations.
Modernized Business Model

Bringing all the different elements into play forges a solid foundation for the 786 Community to operate business into the future.

Overcoming all their fears, providing the ongoing business management training, marketing support, infrastructure. Managing and guiding their success ensures ours.

The Success Model

Creating a central hub where traders, shop keepers, importers and exporters can safely establish their own 'main offices' and showrooms, connecting their businesses through a digital directory & advertising platform that networks locally, nationally and internationally, from a central physical address in the 786 Tower which houses the 786 Online Head Quarters - a central point representing the 786 Community through 'A Trust Connection'. One place for everything 786! Now bringing business into a new era and equipping our community with the skill and presence to be an active part of this community.

A Real-World Central Offices

Housing the key decision makers of the businesses in one place through modern showrooms, with reception, boardroom, meeting rooms - mimicing a virtual office concept - on each floor

Managing the 786 Digital Network & Connectivity

Controling the direction and growth of the 786 Online concept through a dream team of management, finance, marketing and legal minds ensures the project takes flight

Preparing for Business into the Future - National & International

First connecting and empowering the the local community, then expanding nationally, networking, then to become the head quarters for the 786 Online Community, embraced to flourish & prosper through education and employment