The BizSmarts Newsletter, Issue 45
13 December 2007
SME sales tips
Sales Tip Number 13 of 99: Should I change jobs?
If you are asking that question, the answer is: You probably should. If you are thinking of it, one of seven things is wrong:

Sales Tip Number 14 of 99: Should I sign a non-compete?

No you should not! But you may be forced to. If you're entering a new job, and everyone else is signing non-competes, your choice maybe to “sign it, or you can't work here.”

Sales Tip number 15 of 99: How do I make a cold call?

There are two kinds of cold calls: on the phone, and in person. The secret of the cold call is “engage,” not “make the sale.” The object of a cold call is to set up an appointment.

the editorial team
Warwick Smith-Chandler
Editorial Director
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


Bongiwe Kubheka
Web Content Assistant
Bongiwe Kubheka graduated as a journalist from City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts. She has a keen interest in small business and developing small business in South Africa.
bongi@bizassist.co.za
Work from home as oil prices rise
As petrol prices soar to record levels, the increasing trend towards working from home is going to have a profound effect on the property market, says RealNet property group chief executive Tjaart van der Walt.

R300 million for BEE entrepreneurs in Transport
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services (DCFS), the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) have come up with an innovative scheme to assist black entrepreneurs enter the transport industry.

Over R400 million Assigned for Young Entrepreneurs
A combined effort by three youth organisations has put at least R408.8 million into helping young people start and sustain small businesses.

Power cuts affecting small business
Small business enterprises are becoming increasingly affected by the constant interruptions in the power supply.

Fleet Street Publications
For a free report on online business opportunities email onlineprofits@fsp.co.za with IOPBIZ1107 in the subject line.



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