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The BizSmarts Newsletter, Issue 32
June 2007
Win R30 000 for your for your business!

IS YOUR BUSINESS THE BEST IN AFRICA?
If your business has grown in a responsible and sustainable manner over the last few years and is furthermore contributing to the African and local economy, we feel you need recognition.

Missed the Small Business Tax Amnesty deadline?
It might still not be too late, if Trevor Manuel has anything to do with it.

Opportunity for SA Business women to apply for R100 000 in grants
Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World summit offers three SA Business women a chance to benefit from this prestigious event which will be hosted in September. On offer is one US $10,000 “Take The Next Step” business development grant with two US $2,500.00 grants for the runners up.

Entrepreneurs need 90% guts and 10% capital
“Passion and enthusiasm will bring investors,” says Greg Fisher, a senior lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. “In essence, if you demonstrate that you really believe in your business and its capacity to succeed, investors and banks are far more likely to see the potential and give you money for your venture.”

Marketing Your Craft or Hobby : The Big Marketing Secret
Earn some extra cash by successfully marketing your special talent, hobby or craft.

Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA)

The Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) is a trade association for the franchisors, franchisees and professional organisations that service the franchise industry.

Its aim is to develop and safeguard the business environment for ethical franchising in South Africa , and they are the only recognised representative body of the rapidly growing franchise sector.

FASA's criteria for membership conforms to international best practices and is acknowledged by government and the public at large. FASA is a full member of the World Franchise Council.
Contents
   
• Win R30 000 for your for your business!
• Missed the Small Business Tax Amnesty deadline?
• Opportunity for SA Business women to apply for R100 000 in grants
• Entrepreneurs need 90% guts and 10% capital
• Marketing Your Craft or Hobby : The Big Marketing Secret

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The BizSmarts Newsletter Editorial Team

Warwick Smith-Chandler
Director / Publisher / Editor
After the sale of Your Business magazine in 2005, Warwick launched the SA Guide series, South Africa 's no.1 business & franchise opportunity magazine. Need we say any more about the pure genius and business savvy behind the success of the legendary Computer Warehouse and SA Computer Magazine?
wsc@bizassist.co.za

Storm Buckingham
Web Editor & Journalist
Storm Buckingham assists the SA Guides sales team with the sales and marketing process and also maintains sales for smalls advertising. In addition to this she works side by side with the editorial team writing features, reviews and articles for the various SA Guides magazines and BizSmarts newsletters, whilst assisting in updating the BizAssist SME Portal. Storm is in the process of completing a BCOM degree in Marketing via UNISA and is in her second year of studies.
storm@bizassist.co.za

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