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sales tips
Sales Tip Number 40 of 99: What is the best way to use the Internet to make sales?

The Web is changing the sales world at net speed. How fast is net speed? One day your job is secure and the next day it is obsolete. In this article, there are 11 detailed rules for selling at net speed.

Sales Tip Number 41 of 99: Do not “type” your prospect

Some salespeople say that “typing” people helps in understanding the buyer better. However, the time you spend trying to “type” them actually takes away from your ability to understand them.

Sales Tip Number 42 of 99: What is the best way to prepare for a sales call?

There is a six step process in preparing for a sales call, most of which can be done on your laptop computer, connected to the Internet.

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BizAssist.co.za is giving away three copies of “Solar Power Your Home for Dummies”. Learn how to build a solar-powered home, finance your solar investments and handle small to large solar projects.



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  Issue 53 29 April 2008

Welcome to another edition of the dynamic and informative BizSmarts Newsletter – South Africa's premier SME & Technology mailer.

bizsmarts news
SA Businesses Need Turnaround Strategies to Deal with Economic Challenges

The recent increase in interest rates, escalating fuel costs and the business index continually dropping has impacted on companies negatively, causing numerous business shut downs. South African businesses are in need of a turnaround strategy and corporate renewal to deal with the increases and changes in the economy, or face bankruptcy.

Neotel's First Consumer Package Available

The first of Neotel's consumer products is now available to limited parts of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The initial NeoConnect Prime bundle has recently been introduced to employees of the company.

How to Turn your Organisation into an Empowered Workplace

More frequently now, managers have to empower the workforce to reach new levels of performance. This means participative work practices and delegation of appropriate authority and responsibility.

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After the sale of Your Business magazine in 2005, Warwick launched the SA Guide series, South Africa 's no.1 business & franchise opportunity magazine.

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tech news you can use
Notebooks - Preserving Power

Packed with features and benefits, load-shedding has added even more to the appeal of a notebook. Effective and convenient, Philip Henning, Acer product manager, Axiz says that they're no longer just the answer for more independent, mobile employees, but rather a long-term solution to South Africa's power supply problems. Especially with batteries now being made to last that much longer.

Seven easy ways to boost your notebook's battery life

You're sitting comfortably on a flight. You've got your notebook PC in front of you, and you're working on a presentation for an important meeting. Isn't mobile technology great? But then, your battery dies – and your work abruptly comes to a halt.

The BizHub C10: an All-in-One Copier for the Home and Small Business

Bidvest Company, Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA) has announced the launch of its bizhub C10, an A4 colour copier, scanner, network printer and black and white fax for the home or small office.

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