The BizSmarts Newsletter, Issue 50 19 March 2008


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BizSmarts News

Pastel Establish Accounting Solution for SMEs

Softline Pastel, developers of South Africa's leading accounting and business software, have introduced a new product, My Business , which strips out accounting terminology and enables business people with no knowledge of accounting to use it.

How to Communicate Effectively

The term ‘communication' now includes many activities associated with everyday organisational life-oral, face-to-face, formal, informal, personal, interpersonal, nonverbal, and written-which is why so many organisational headaches are attributed to ‘communication problem'.

Leadership Programme Opens its Doors to Entrepreneur's


The Nine Conversations in Leadership programme will be launched to the public and small business from May 2008. The programme is powered by African Wisdom and developed by WorldsView Consulting.
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Tech News You Can Use

Choosing a Processor for your Business

There are many reasons why choosing a processor is a difficult process, with our processor buyers guide, you will learn to buy the best processor for your business.

Maximizer Overwhelmed by SME Adaption of Maximizer CRM 10

With its continued impetus and strong foothold in the small and medium business (SMB) market, Maximizer Software announced the successful adaption of Maximizer CRM 10. In its initial month of availability, November 2007, over 690 organizations purchased or upgraded to a total of over 12,500 seats of the Maximizer CRM 10 software.

The Business Nerve Center - Samsung OfficeServ SOHO

Samsung's new OfficeServ SOHO is sure to be a boon to your business as its aimed at the premium SME market of around 5 employees. Today we review the product and find out a little more about its capabilities in your business.

Using YouTube as a Business Marketing Tool

More and more companies these days are using YouTube as a viable marketing tool. YouTube, for those who are unaware, is a social media website where you can host video clips for no charge.

99 Sales Tips for SME's

Sales Tip Number 31 of 99: What is the best way to control a telephone conversation?

The best way to control a phone conversation is by asking the questions. The person who asks the questions will always be in control.

Sales Tip Number 32 of 99: How do I get around price objection?

Price objection always suggests the buyers interest; If a prospect asks you how much the product is, take it as your biggest buying signal.

Sales Tip Number 33 of 99: What is the difference between a stall and an objection?

A stall is when a prospect says to you, "I want to think about it." An objection is when a prospect says to you, "Your price is too high," or "We have a satisfactory supply."

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