Win business support worth in excess of R100 000
Regular community women required to do extraordinary things
The Cape IT Initiative (CITI) is looking for 20 local women who have a great business idea but have, until now, lacked the support to turn that idea into a flourishing technology business.

Success reveals networking and cross-pollination as key incubation ingredients
Recent entrepreneurial success substantiates flagship business and technology incubator's emphasis on growing ‘knowledge networks'.

How can we make South AFrica's small business globally competitive?
South Africa's entrepreneurs can no longer afford to ignore the need to become globally competitive, says the President of the South African SMME Forum, Tebogo Khaas.

Managing your life, your time and your sanity
Home-based business owners want to blend personal and business life. Remember, you are not merely operating a business from your home - you're creating a new lifestyle for yourself. The challenges associated with a home-based business are magnified when it comes to time management. The techniques remain virtually the same, but the business clock at home is a 24-hour clock, not the traditional 9-to-5.

Technology 101 - Top Ten Home Technology Solutions for 2007
Whether you are a techno whiz kid or form part of the large group of South Africans who are 'technologically challenged', there is no way around it – with the millennium bug already seven years old, love it or loathe it, technology is here to stay.As the age-old adage goes – if you cant beat ‘em, join ‘em.

Meet the CBM Team - People passionate about training!

Since we started out in 1999 , the success of CBM Training has been attributed to our dedicated, service oriented team as well as our powerful short duration (2-3 day) corporate training courses. We keep our courses relevant, practical, well researched and delivered by experienced facilitators.

Public Training courses for every need – CBM Training has a range of 62 different topics that are regularly scheduled as Public Training in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein and even Malawi. An average month has more than 40 courses to choose from.

Training you can trust – CBM has trained more than 32,000 delegates from 8,200 different Companies and is a preferred Supplier to many Blue Chips organisations around South Africa. Customised Training at your Premises - CBM Training has a large Onsite Training division that offers courses at discounted prices, convenient dates & location and customised content.

CBM Training is a Services SETA Accredited Training Provider as well as being accredited for CPD points with the Engineering Council of SA and CPS points with the Institute of Administrative Professionals . CBM recently won the Skills Portal's prestigious “Training Company of the Year 2006” title. Put our passionate, professional team to the test – you won't be disappointed. For more information, contact Sandra Inman on (011) 454 5505 or visit www.cbm-training.co.za

McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 - Enjoy a Worry-Free Online Experience
McAfee Internet Security Suit provides trusted PC and online protection so you can enjoy online activities such as surfing the e-mailing, Online Transactions, Web Browsing, Banking and even instant messaging. Feel safe knowing that McAfee is always on and always protecting you by stopping viruses, blocking spyware, stopping hackers and securing your identity. Not only does McAfee back up and restore files, but it prevents spam and e-mail scams too. The SecurityCentre is intuitive and easy to use , with a simple click you can view your protection status.

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Photoblocker – No More Fines
April / May 2007 promotion on Photoblocker business opportunities. Become 1 of only 100 distributors of Photoblocker spray throughout South Africa . Dealerships starting at only R4000 including 30 tins of Photoblocker, 50 brochures and 2 display units. Other business opportunity options available please enquire. If you are interested in joining our dealership program please call Letitia on (021) 671 1526 or email sales@nomorefines.co.za

BizAssist Licensee Opportunity
Make money by offering SME's BizAssist Technologies range of growing online software solutions. Our solutions enable businesses to become more successful by saving time, increasing customer satisfaction, reduce HR problems, etc. For April and May 2007, our licensee business opportunity fee is only R27 500.00 (R50 000 after May 2007.) If you are interested please call Shawn on (021) 409 7934 or email shawn@bizassist.co.za

Fashion Fantasy & Marilyn Monroe Intimates
Ever dreamed of owning your own lingerie business or shop? You can by purchasing a Fashion Fantasy or Marilyn Monroe Intimates business opportunity. Stock kits include lingerie, stockings, shoes, boots, corsets, leather, vinyl and more. Business opportunities start at R9995.00. If you are interested in a business opportunity please call Letitia on (021) 671 1526 or email letitia@fashionfantasy.co.za

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