| SME NEWS HEADLINES | ISSUE 25 | 2 MARCH 2007 |
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Smell of profits drive worldwide wind energy growth
As the worldwide concern for environmental protection grows, and the oil prices continue to spike, so does the demand for renewable energy sources.
Selling a marketing solution - Markex 2007 is the place to be.
The countdown has begun to the Markex & World of Events exhibition that will open its doors in mid-2007 in what promises to be the most exciting showcase of marketing and promotional products and services to date.
What it takes to build a world class sales force
IF THERE were a theme for the 2006 World Class Sales Benchmark Research, it would have to be change. Not a change in our research — this year our team again interviewed more than 2500 customers and collected their opinions of more than 4000 individual salespeople. Nor a change in the outcomes — customers again identified only a handful of sales forces that they truly perceived as “world class”.
Exports provide versatility to SMEs
SMALL and medium enterprises must look to exports to maintain or strengthen their position in the domestic market, says international marketing consultant Linda Holtes.
Family, friends are the ones to supply funding
Access to start –up funding is cited by many entrepreneurs as the main challenge when seeking to open a new business. Sibongiseni Ngundze, divisional director of Nedbank small business services, says it is extremely difficult for a new business concept to obtain capital. “Our venture capital market is virtually non-existent. |
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| BIZOPPS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND FRANCHISE EXPO |
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| BIZOPPS Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo
15 – 17 March 2007
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Take up the challenge to be your own Boss and own your Own business - Visit Bizopps for the first time in the Western Cape
Entrance R30 per person
For further information contact:
Theresa at Kagiso Exhibitions & Events
Tel: 011 661-4000 or email: Theresa@kagisoexpo.co.za
Website: www.bizoppsexpo.co.za |
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| BIZSMARTS COMPETITION WINNERS |
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 Winners of Acronis True Image 10 Home announced.
Congratulations to Errol Theron (Gauteng) and Sheryl Mitchel (Western Province) who have won themselves copies of Acronis True Image 10 Home software.
Please read the next BizSmarts Newsletter for more exciting competitions. |
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Shawn Hancock [Designer]
Warwick Smith-Chandler [Editor]
Storm Buckingham [Technology Editor]
Ashleen Cupido [Advertising]
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