New business networking group starting in Sandton, Johannesburg on January 16th 2013

New business networking group starting in Sandton, Johannesburg on January 16th 2013
If you rely on word of mouth referrals to run your business this is the platform to put a structure in place to ensure it is a solid pipeline.

6 Habits Of Highly Effective Networkers

6 Habits Of Highly Effective Networkers

Article provided by Sanlam and written by Karl Smith
Refer to www.businessnetworkingsouthafrica.co.za
Networking is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. By becoming an established and regular networker, you can propel your business onto the radar of other companies and industry figures. This will allow you to build mutually beneficial relationships, not only with other companies in your field, but also with suppliers or potential clients, which in turn will help to expand your market.

Living Your Brand introduces tothePOINT Small Business Marketing Seminars

Living Your Brand will be hosting the first tothePOINT Small Business Marketing Seminar to be held in Cape Town on the 10th of December 2012. tothePOINT has been specifically designed for small business owners who are looking to improve their marketing efforts, and using a 'back to basics' approach, tothePOINT will offer a simple, sharp snap-shot of how this can be achieved.

“Think Beyond a Job, Create Your Own” National Seminars

Calling Future and Seasoned Business Owners...

By Mike Anderson
NSBC Founder

“Think Beyond a Job, Create Your Own” National Seminars - brought to you by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) and sponsored by Absa is coming soon and all happening in February 2013.

This energy driven and dynamic national seminar road show will be hosted in the key major cities - Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town - and is designed to promote and encourage small business entrepreneurship.

Networking Event at Eatery JHB in Parkmore, Johannesburg on November 29!

You are cordially invited to attend our Networking Event in Johannesburg.

All guests, friends, family, and business partners are welcome!

Invitation to "Black & White" Networking Event in Green Point- Thursday 08.11.2012

Dear CAPE TOWN!

You ALL are invited to the "Black & White" Network party! Safe this Thursday evening and come alone or with friends.

After our last and very successful network party "Africa meets Europe" in October, we want to continue and organizing now Part II.

BUSINESS NETWORKING BUFFET ON 30 NOVEMBER 2012

You are invited to a Business Networking Buffet on the 30 November 2012

XING Cape Town Group - 53. Live Networking Event

You are cordially invited to attend the 53. Live Networking Event of the XING Cape Town Group.

Date of event: Thursday, 29. November 2012 - 18:30 for 19:00

Leading Business Networking Breakfast Group in Sandton

Leading Business Networking Breakfast Group in Sandton, secure your seat/industry today.
Wednesday the 7th of November at 7am

Free business skills workshop 30 October

Hero's Small Business Training offers Free Business Skills Workshops mornings, evenings and on Saturdays

Interested in starting a business, already in a business but need to improve your business or get a grip on how the finances are run your business, need Marketing and Selling Skills we can help.

BBN Umhlanga Network Breakfast Meeting 30 Oct

BBN Umhlanga Network Breakfast Meeting

Tuesday 8:00am
NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING!
IT’S A SKILL… COME AND LEARN MORE

Get motivated & meet like minded
Professionals!
Share your business, exchange contacts!

What do you think a breakfast networking session should result in?

What do you think a breakfast networking session should result in?

Join us Wednesday the 31st in Sandton for a networking session you will not regret. 

email me david@pushandpull.co.za or call me 082 696 1039 for more information

Book your complimentary seat to learn about smart energy!

Date: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Rosebank
Agenda: 07h30-11h00 (breakfast included)

Are you ready to get IT smart about energy?

If the answer is 'yes', then the benefits of money-saving and a reduced carbon footprint are yours to enjoy.

Find out how to achieve these advantages at the Smart Energy Executive Forum.

THE FNB Progress Conference on Happiness@Work

Tough times call for resilience and high performance. Using what Dr Seligman calls our “Values in Action Signature Strengths” sit right at the core of our life and enhance the degree of happiness and fulfilment for employees. Dr Seligman has trained 11 000 drill sergeants from the US Army in how to teach optimism and resilience. On the 25th October he will discuss the techniques by which business managers and leaders can train their employees to become more resilient. How do you get your people to enjoy their work so much that it almost seems effortless?

Philanthropy conference, gala dinner at month end

The 2012 Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday 30 October 2012 and form part of the 2012 African Grantmakers Network Conference and the Private Philanthropy Circle Symposium.

24. XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg Event for South Africa Social & Business Network

Start into the summer season with us and join us for the 24. Live Networking Event of the XING Johannesburg Group.

Thursday, October 25, 2012
6:30pm
Rocket Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
on the Cnr Rivonia Blvd & 11th Ave Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa

Leadership breakfast with Brand Pretorius

Top South African business leader and member of the USB Advisory Board Brand Pretorius will be sharing his personal leadership lessons learned through both successes and failures.

Predictive Analytics Breakfast Presentation in Johannesburg

Cortell Analytics invites you to attend a breakfast presentation on the benefits of introducing Predictive Analytics and Intelligence techniques into your everyday planning and execution.

Next SMME Business Breakfast @ Central

At the next SMMR Breakfast meeting Hanns Bohle will share with us his role as Chairperson of the Small Business Development Portfolio Committee for the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce. 

Reduce costs and increase efficiency - Book your complimentary seat today!

Jan Wildeboer, renowned open source evangelist, will present a KEYNOTE address at the Virtual Data Centres Forum and will make the case for vendor-supported open source software.
Join Linux Warehouse and ITWeb at this free breakfast event, and you will also hear an informative FNB case study with Philip Booysen, technical specialist at FNB.

Business Power Hour

Business Power Hour is aimed at Women in Business who want to make use of the wisdom of a group as a resource to move their business forward.

Business Power Hour is a Group Coaching opportunity, where at least 4 women have the opportunity to, not only receive Business Coaching, they also have access to the experience of the rest of the participants.

Networking Johannesburg Meetup

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
4:00 PM

Mugg & Bean Shop U205
Cresta Shopping Centre Beyers Naude Drive Randburg, Johannesburg

Get together with business owners and directors in Johannesburg!

Networking Johannesburg facilitates gatherings for business people to network, make friends, find suppliers, partners and clients and create strategic alliances.

Discuss challenges and share ideas such as new opportunities, business trends and marketing tactics. These meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate and associate with like-minded individuals.

Xtraordinary Women in Business Networking Session - Blouberg

Using the new science of Positive Psychology to maximise your potential for fulfillment and success

Positive Psychology is a new scientific branch of Psychology which is based on the realisation that traditional Psychology has until now overemphasized the exploration of human disorders and weaknesses. Instead of aiming to relieve human suffering, Positive Psychologists now study how we can get the most out of our lives: How can we develop positive emotions, character strengths and institutions in order to allow people to thrive and flourish?

The aim of this talk is to help you apply the findings of Positive Psychology to transform yourself, your business and your community.

"We can live out the vision that life and work can be about building what is best and highest, not just about correcting weaknesses"

The IMC Conference - Final offering confirmed!

The IMC Conference - Final offering confirmed!
Issued by: Living Your Brand

So we've all been to some seriously yawn-inducing marketing conferences, but that's not how marketing conferences need to be! They can be (and really should be) exciting, intellectually stimulating, motivating, networking goldmines, and anything but a waste of time. The global marketing arena demands continuous trend evolution and constant innovation in order for companies to remain relevant. So it is with this understanding that Living Your Brand presents the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference, taking place on the 15th and 16th October 2012 at the lavish Hilton Hotel in Sandton Johannesburg.

Invitation to join CFO Café - 1 November Cape Town, South Africa

Are you a South African CEO, board member or finance professional?

Then we would like to invite you to join CFO Café for a presentation of Eskom CFO Paul O’Flaherty and excellent networking on 1 November in Cape Town. 

Cvent seminars in Johannesburg

Cvent seminars in Johannesburg

-Solutions for event planners

-Streamline tedious and complex event related tasks

-Rapid ROE in less than four months via average 31% increase in attendance and around 37% decrease in cost

-Popularise your event with mobile apps

Cvent seminar in Cape Town - 03 October 2012

Cvent seminar in Cape Town

-Solutions for event planners

-Streamline tedious and complex event related tasks

-Rapid ROE in less than four months via average 21% increase in event attendance and around 37% decrease in cost.

-Popularise your event with mobile apps

“Tax proposals to assist business rescue regime and other relevant corporate tax issues"

UCT Graduate School of Business in association with Mazars and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is proud to present:

Di Seccombe, National Head of Tax training and Presentations with Mazars

who will address us on:

“Tax proposals to assist business rescue regime and other relevant corporate tax issues"

The head of SARS, Oupa Magashule, has acknowledged before Parliament's standing committee on finance that the low level of tax compliance by companies is "less than satisfactory”.
The newly promulgated Tax Administration Act includes provisions whereby financial managers and shareholders may be held liable for the tax debts of a company and greatly increases the ability SARS has to access information in respect of a company, its employees and shareholders.
Companies battling to stay afloat and entering into a business rescue plan find themselves penalised from a tax perspective.
Join us for a discussion that will focus on the above issues, and the highly anticipated proposals set out in the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 2012 aimed at reducing the negative tax consequences of the reduction of debt for less than its full value to assist taxpayers entering into a business rescue.

Your Invitation to the Africa Rising Business Breakfast

5 October, 2012
Your Invitation to the Africa Rising Business Breakfast

Venue - FNB Conference Centre | Grayston Drive | Sandton

Time - 7am to 11am | Tickets - R300 [ Limited Seats - Book Now ]

We are pleased to invite you to the AFRICA RISING BUSINESS BREAKFAST to learn about Building Wealth | Fresh approaches of doing business in Nigeria and to Network with fellow Entrepreneurs shaping the African business landscape.

Cut back, step down and engage in more meaningful alternatives

It's About Time has a dualistic meaning and connotation. Being directed at the executive population, personal age, stage and phase will place the emphasis either on about or time, depending where you are, and what you have achieved, caused and experienced. Join this session of We Read For You, where Prof Johann Coetzee, the author, will present this book.

When is enough actually enough?

Free Talk with Erik Venter, Comair's CEO 18 Sep

Leadership Conversations

Listen to some of the most influ­en­tial inspir­a­tional and lead­er­ship author­it­ies in South Africa today!

Energise and inspire your­self to improve pro­fes­sion­ally and unlock your poten­tial. Discover new lead­er­ship thoughts, prac­tical ideas and tools to help you increase your suc­cess.

The Regenesys Leadership Conversations is a meet­ing between lead­ers and indi­vidu­als seek­ing to learn about lead­er­ship; cre­ated to enable net­work­ing and know­ledge exchange and development.

Xtraordinary Women Networking Session - Southern Suburbs

Creative Ways To Keep Your Business Relevant

NB: THIS NETWORK IS A MIXED NETWORK WHERE BOTH BUSINESSMEN AND BUSINESSWOMEN ARE WELCOME.

Sam Wilson, Digital Editor of Woolworths SA, will be speaking to us about some creative ideas to keep your business relevant.

Broadcasting to consumers is so last season. We are forever being told that content is king, that social media rocks and that you need to have 'conversations with customers'. Which is very easy to say, but what does it actually MEAN? Sam is going to try and explain. With as little jargon as possible.

Absa launches first SME Index in banking sector

Absa has gone a step further by launching the Absa SME Index aimed at providing valuable information on the current state of SMEs in the country and the level and challenges of employment in South Africa.

The financial services group has already demonstrated its commitment to the growth and development of small and media sized enterprises through the launch of its dedicated unit for Enterprise Development in 2011. Since then, Absa has been working on identifying useful tools and sources of information that would help with the development of SMEs and the creation of much needed jobs in South Africa.
The Absa SME Index data is extrapolated from Statistics South Africa’s information on various economic indicators that are issued regularly.

Absa Group’s Chief Executive for Retail and Business Banking (RBB) Bobby Malabie says with the data collected to measure the number of people that have been employed by companies versus the unemployment figures in the country over the last two decades, it’s quite evident that unemployment remains one of South Africa’s key challenges into the foreseeable future.

“This is especially rife in the youth category where unemployment is as high as 50% and its clearly unsustainable taking into consideration that we have 15 million people on social welfare, but only 7 million are taxpayers,” says Malabie.

The Absa SME Index also shows that while only about 270 000 out of the more than 1,9 million businesses employ five or more employees other than the owner, only 10% of those businesses employ more than 50 employees and that is less than 4% of all employees.

Mr Malabie says while it may be easy to say we need more businesses to employ more people, unfortunately there has been a consolidation of businesses (mergers, and partnerships) while others have been forced to close down due to high operating costs and other economic pressures.

“The Absa SME Index will provide valuable information that allows SMEs to make better and informed decisions with access to solid and reliable information that will help them to grow their businesses. The Absa SME index will also allow policy makers to make relevant policy decisions on SME development, high unemployment and job creation,’ he adds.

Economist Mike Schussler who worked on the Absa SME Index in partnership with Absa says the idea of the index is that one will get a quick overview from just one index on how SMEs are fairing.
Schussler notes with the latest data of the index that the Absa SME Index has dropped to its lowest level in 18 months as businesses feel the uncertainty that the cold winds of the world economy is bringing into South Africa.

BNI networking breakfast

We look forward to having Paul the Executive Director of BNI tell us more about BNI next week the 19th of September.

Please can I ask you to register:

Do you have a clear view of your business's future?

When: Thursday 25 October
Time: 07:30 – 11:00 (breakfast included)
Where: Regency Hyatt, Rosebank

Knowing what comes next delivers an unprecedented competitive edge for your business. At the Microstrategy Mobile BI Executive Forum, you'll learn how to get a perfect view of what your enterprise is doing now, and where it should be going in future.

Join us at this exclusive industry event, presented by Microstrategy in partnership with ITWeb, where Microstrategy's international and local experts will outline the latest trends in business intelligence, data analytics and forecasting, and showcase tools to deliver these more effectively – even across mobile platforms.

You will also hear case studies from local enterprises who have experienced marked returns on their investment in better BI, and get your hands on the latest BI and analytics solutions.

Nedbank Free Small Business Seminars 3 - 24 October 2012

Whether you are in the start-up phase of your business or already have an established business, you are invited to our Free Small Business Seminars.

The topics have been chosen to be practical and helpful for any stage of your business’s growth. Because at Nedbank we understand how practical advice can enable your business success.

Business Network Reunion Date: Wednesday 3 October 2012 Place: Encore Restaurant, Northlink College, Rothchild Boulevard, Panorama Time: From 07:15 - 9:30 am After many requests from networkers, we decided to hold a reunion. Catch up with old friends and connect with new business opportunities. And this includes Business Networks famous two course breakfast. As always we start off with everybody introducing themselves and what they do, so remember to bring enough business cards for interested parties.

MY ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY with LUVUYO RANI

MY ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY

with

LUVUYO RANI

CEO of SILULO  ULUTHO  TECHNOLOGIES

 This meeting forms part of Central Library's anniversary celebrations -

60 years since it's formation and its  4th birthday in the Old Drill Hall.

Slovenian Business Delegation: Networking Opportunity – Johannesburg (25 & 26 Sept), Cape Town (27 Sept)

In my capacity as Honorary Consul of Slovenia I will be hosting a Slovenian business delegation in South Africa during the last week of September.

Slovenia’s geographical position in the heart of Europe and strong logistical and professional services make it an excellent hub from which to access Central and Eastern Europe with more than 300 million consumers. The Slovenian government recently announced a strong emphasis on trading with the high-growth BRICS countries, including South Africa which now represents the “S”.

Our Next Networking Breakfast - 6 September 2012!

Hi Simi Crusaders.

As you know, we had our first breakfast for our foundation in August and it was a major success!! Our networking forum is growing and everyone is really excited about it.

Our next breakfast is coming up on 6 September and I would really like for you to attend.... (I could definitely use your support!)

Key IT Challenges Facing SMEs

Key IT Challenges Facing SMEs Business owners, entrepreneurs and future business owners – Join us for this complimentary exclusive3 breakfast! By Mike Anderson NSBC Founder

This energy driven event delivers a powerful experience filled with growth solutions, ideas and strategies that will grow your business and get you moving in a positive and accelerated direction. The morning will also allow you a big opportunity to network, do-business, get new ideas, and seize big value – it’s all about building your business and yes it’s another “National Build a Business Road Show” forum.

New Networking Group in Sandton - Breakfast tomorrow the 29th!

Networking breakfast in Sandton with BNI. Excellent opportunity to get more leads and create a sales force you can benefit from.
Date: 08/29/2012
Time: 7:00 AM to: 8:45 AM

23. XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg

Thursday, September 20, 2012

6:30pm

The Island Bar at the Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park.

Hello!

You are cordially invited to attend our 23. XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend our event in Johannesburg. Guests, friends and business partners are welcome.

How to network successfully workshop 24th August 2012

We know that word of mouth is the best form of advertising.(Statistically a referred person is 68% more inclined to use a product by listening to opinions of others, than reading, watching or listing to an advertisement) We know that with the new CPA , cold calling, faxing, e-mails will have some limitations. We know that now days there are many more media opportunities.
So to make life a bit simple let us unravel the mystery of networking. We will briefly cover:
• Person – to- person networking
• Networking on the net
• Networking through your database.

Topic: TRIAD Human Capital & Skills Development Forum JHB

Date: 28/02/2013
Time: 07h00 – 11h00
Venue: Arrow Creek Office Park, 132 Athol Street, Cnr Meyer Street, Waverley, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 440 - 2992
Topic: TRIAD Human Capital & Skills Development Forum

“Wide Angle- mastering the art of creative thinking”

www.businessengage.co.za  

Load your profile for free on the portal to start networking now

Our next Hot Tables is on the 25th September.

Guest Speaker : Garikai Nhongo

The topic is

“Wide Angle- mastering the art of creative thinking”

Workshops For SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESS SURVIVAL

Workshops For SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESS SURVIVAL

Is your business tired – and going nowhere slowly ?

With 30 years Business Experience and for the last 15 years I have been assisting entrepreneurs and business owners with great success, achieve better results.

Are you too busy being busy?             Find the time to spend 3 hours with me.

This could be one of the best investments you make in 2012!

Merchantec Capital & JSE Investor Showcase for potential investors

 Merchantec Capital and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange invite you to join us for an insightful showcase to assist you in making informed investment decisions.

This event will provide you with the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the value and prospects of the participating companies by listening to senior executives present on their businesses. Thereafter, you will have the opportunity to meet and engage with them.

There is no charge to attend this event.

SMME BREAKFAST @ CENTRAL LIBRARY Thursday 16 August 2012

To celebrate those women who marched on August 9 1956 in an inspiring display of political strength that made a difference that helped mould South Africa as we know it today,  we will have with us three great empowered women who will talk about their experiences in reaching positions which have enabled them to"make a difference".

Elli Yiannakaris : Director of the Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development

Tamzin Martin : Owner of BizXnet

Wilma de Souza : Senior B-BBEE Verification Analyst at Mindwalk Consulting (Pty) Ltd. Her career spans publishing advertising,marketing,management,leadership training and project management.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS PROGRAMME

UCT Graduate School of Business in association with Mazars and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is proud to present:

Professor Barney Jordaan, Director: Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement at the Graduate School of Business of Stellenbosch University (USB)

who will address us on:

“SA’s labour laws are inflexible and hinder investment: myth or reality?

The UCT Graduate School of Business in association with PwC is proud to present: Gerald Mahinda, Managing Director of Brandhouse

The UCT Graduate School of Business in association with PwC is proud to present:
Gerald Mahinda, Managing Director of Brandhouse

who will address us on: "Innovating for Success in Emerging Markets - An African perspective"

This regular and well-attended event in the Johannesburg business calendar offers our guests the opportunity to interact with prominent business, political and social personalities in South Africa and the opportunity to broaden your business and social networks at the post presentation cocktails. Seating is limited and it is essential that you book, so please advise as soon as possible if you are able to attend.

The UCT GSB Women In Business committee invites you to: The Changing Face of The Woman Leader 13th Annual Women In Business Conference

The Changing Face of The Woman Leader

13th Annual Women In Business Conference
This year the conference celebrates the success stories of women in business from past to present, exploring the changing nature of the business environment and the changing face of the woman leader with a view to providing today's leaders with insight and inspiration to drive business forward.
Don't miss out on:

You are invited to The Business Click AUGUST Networking Evening

 Join us for another FUN but interesting and informative evening!

The evening will start off with a glass of wine (or juice) and some snacks that include spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce, samosas, chicken kebabs, cocktail quiches and chicken nuggets; then you can relax and enjoy listening to the interesting speakers we have lined up for you; and finally we will close with some time to enjoy a delicious hot cup of coffee while networking!

Business school expo offers MBA alumni networking forum

The top 18 business schools from across South Africa will showcase their programmes ranging from MBAs, executive education short courses to business diplomas and forums at the 7th SABSA Business School Expo at the Sandton Convention Centre on 7 August 2012.
The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA) sponsors the event, which offers free entrance to those delegates booking online or costs R100 at the door. Attendees can attend 36 Master classes delivered by expert lecturers throughout the day; find out about bursaries, scholarships and prizes; meet faculty, directors, admissions staff and alumni, and interrogate different business schools to find the right course for them.

Xtraordinary Women in Business Networking Session

Topic: The seven sins of e-mail marketing

E-mail is downright the best monetisation strategy for all online marketing. No other technique (social media, SEO, paid ads, etc.) comes close to the conversation rates from visit to sale of e-mails. Are you leaving money on the table by not harnessing the power of efficient e-mail marketing?

Any kind of inbound marketing (getting found by your leads vs. having to chase them) will always involve sending e-mails to a group of people who are interested to hear from you and who are looking forward to receiving your mails. Unfortunately too many people do not know how to do e-mail marketing the right way and are wasting a lot of time, not to mention losing sales opportunities and, even worse, all too often look like spammers.

“Hot Tables” networking evening for women - Fourways

Business Engage is hosting a “Hot Tables” networking evening for women on the 21st August this year at the Longmeadow Restaurant, Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways.

MC: Pabi Moloi – 94.7 Radio

Evening includes three course dinner and entertainment by Barbara-Anne Puren

Staged in collaboration with the United Nations Women division, the event aims to support the United Nations’ 7 Women Empowerment Principles and to plan for future discussion forums in this regard.

Mobile Monday Durban launch

MOMO is coming to rock the mobile community in Durban with our launch event sponsored by InMobi, those cool people who run the largest independent mobile ad network!
Our launch event will follow on from the MMA Durban event on 2 August thereby capping off the "mobile invasion" of Durban by MMA and MOMO!

MOMO is focused on the whole spectrum of the mobile community from agencies, creatives, marketers, brands to startups, techies, developers and everyone in between; MOMO is all about bringing the mobile community together, so come along and network with others in the community and who knows you might just learn something too :-)

Our agenda for the event will be as follows:
- Short preso by InMobi showing the awesome things they are doing in Mobile Marketing
- Short Panel Discussion with Jacqui Boyd ( InMobi ), Dylan Cherry ( Mr Price ), Marc Forrest and Shaun Trennery ( SAFINDit )
- Networking, drinks, snacks and merriment!

Secretaries and PA's symposium - JHB

A Symposium and series of Specialist Training Workshops organised by The Renaissance Network in association with SP Empowered and Layla Cassim ERS Consultants CC for the public and private sector organisations, Organised Labour and non-governmental organisations

Who should attend?

Entrepreneurial programme

Training for business owners, new business starters and students who whant an accredited Certificate in Entrepreneurial skills.

The course is a two week course that covers Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Ideas and Opportunities, Management Skills, Financial Concepts, Costing and Pricing, Administrative Skills, Legal Skills, Marketing Skills, Planning Skills and Standardisation Processes.
We take the University country wide to the people. A minimum of 20 students required in each area.
An accredited Certificate is issued and can be used to further studies at university level or be added to school qualification to assist in job finding. Current business owners who wish to streamline or expand their business can benefit from this programme and have access to business consultants to assist.

ICT Charter session - JHB

Join Transcend Corporate Advisors and Premier Verification at a morning session that will highlight the changes and the effects these changes will have on your business in the ICT Sector.

NB. If you in the ICT Sector then this effects the way you do business,

If you have suppliers that are in the ICT Sector then this will affect your scorecard as it affects your suppliers BBBEE Scorecards...(please notify them of this and invite them to this session)

Join Transcend Corporate Advisors and Premier Verification at a morning session that will highlight the changes and the effects these changes will have on your business in the ICT Sector.

There are significant changes to this Sector code and the impact that it will have in this sector as the sector covers one of the major industries in South Africa including Information, Communication, Telecommunications, Hardware, Software, Broadcasting etc....

Free business breakfast - Fourways

Join us for a free business networking breakfast

Learn how to build an unlimited supply of qualified leads by networking effectively. 
Everyone has an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business.
Please feel free to invite a few friends, clients or business associates.
Our aim is to link like-minded business people, ensuring the growth of your business.

A light breakfast will be served
Booking is essential

Business networking - Centurion

Hirsch's Centurion would like to extend an invitation to business owners in and around Centurion to join them on Thursday, 26 July 2012 at 8:30am for 9am for our monthly business networking breakfast.

This is going to be an exciting morning with Kevin Leak - topic: discovering the language of your brain. It's free - bring your business cards and a friend. Many draws and give aways on the day. 
Boost your business - meet new people and use the opportunity to get your business noticed. Booking essential. E-mail linda@hirschs.co.za to RSVP. Website:www.hirschs.co.za

Vessels of Virtue Business Network Dinner - Johannesburg

Vessels of Virtue is hosting a business network dinner for people in business

We will hostinng a business network dinner for people aspiring to be in business and some who are already involved. Get to network with some prominent and leading people in business. Also get an opportunity to get to know us better.

AFRICA RISING Business Breakfast - 30 AUGUST - Sandton, Johannesburg

AFRICA RISING - Regional Partnerships & Collaboration for sustainable African businesses

The AFRICA RISING Business Breakfast is Zimbabwe Business Network ZBN (SA)'s next event aimed at creating collaborative networks among African businesses in order to achieve improvements in the various sectors of business. It'll be held in Johannesburg on the 30th of August.

How safe is your Business against legal actions?

How safe is your Business against legal actions?

An understanding of the Law is essential for business success.  Too many SMEs fail because the owners, directors or managers have little or no knowledge of business law, risk and compliance and do not realise how critical it is to utilise the Law to support business success.

SIRDAR presents a talk by George Zacharias, Sirdar Legal Associate and Attorney of the High Court, “SIRDAR Legal:  The Law and SMEs” where he outlines both the dangers of not utilising the law as well as the benefits of having a law program in place from day one of your business.

What must you understand about the law to ensure your success as an SME? What new developments within the legal environment do you need to be aware of?

United Nations/Business Engage : 7 Women Empowerment Principles Event

August 21, 2012 at 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Longmeadow Restaurant, Montecasino Boulevard

http://www.businessengage.co.za

As a result of the partnership between UN-Women and the UN Global Compact, the Women' s Empowerment Principles were established as a set of 7 steps for companies to take to empower women in the workplace and marketplace.

Join UN Women and Business Engage for this dinner aimed at supporting this initiative.

Business Matters Cape Town, meet every Friday morning at 7am for a dynamic, interesting and worthwhile network session.

If you would like to attend or be our guest speaker and promote your product or service , please do email roy@businessmatters.co.za for more details.

Do you want to come to The first CFO South Africa Event for top financials?

The CFO South Africa Event: November 1st 2012, DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr offices Cape Town.

We invite you to join the CFO South Africa Event; the #1 event for South Africa’s finance professionals. Join today and boost your career, your company and your knowledge.
Take advantage right away. Register (free of charge) and meet – amongst others - the following top CFO’s:

Simi Breakfast Club

For majority of our funding we will be involving individuals and corporates to join us as members of our Simi Breakfast Club, held monthly at the Silver Lakes Country Club.

Each monthly breakfast session will constitute of:
An introductory note from The Simi Foundation;
Reporting on Progress for the previous month;
Plans going forward for the next month;
A celebratory or inspirational speaker;
Breakfast;

Sirdar CT Business Breakfast

Sirdar CT Business Breakfast

September 26, 2012 at 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

http://www.sirdargroup.com

What separates successful business owners from those who merely own a job in their own business?

While many business owners aspire for explosive growth, only a few recognize the critical distinctions of success or have the entrepreneurial guidance to ever make it happen.

Some business owners end up ?owning a job? in their business, while others manage to build and grow successful enterprises that create wealth while enjoying every moment of it.

free one day bookkeeping and financial management to entrepreneurs

Standard Bank together with Ydidi is offering a free one day bookkeeping and financial management to entrepreneurs. Dates and places will be set when there are a minimum of 25 people signed up in an area.

Lunch at the One and Only - come and find out about Sage ERP X3

If you are senior manager considering ERP or responsible for ERP this a rare opportunity.
Contact Astraia Technology for a limited free seat at the sage ERP X3 Luncheon on 

Strategic Sourcing Seminar and Workshop

Join fellow Strategic Sourcing & Category Management practitioners from

prestigious organisations such as:

Air Products, Astra Zeneca, Beijing Axis, Barloworld Equipment, BHP Billiton, Coca Cola, Gold Fields, Hollard Insurance, Ministry of Finance Lesotho, National Treasury and others

The most successful companies no longer rely exclusively on traditional competitive bidding to procure strategic goods and services. By employing leading practices and strategic thinking in sourcing activities and supply network design, procurement and sourcing managers are able to gain essential stakeholder support for sourcing activities and derive maximum value for their organisation from sourcing initiatives.

Breakfast with a Millionaire Public Event

Saturday, July 14, 2012
8:00am
We are all affected by constantly rising costs... petrol, rates & taxes, school fees, the list goes on and many of us are desperately searching for solutions.

We are having a breakfast and then discussing REAL OPTIONS that are open to us all and YOU are invited. ONE HOUR that could change your life.

NSBC :: National Build a Business Roadshow Comes To PE‏

Join Us For This Exclusive Complimentary Breakfast...

Listen to an array of top entrepreneurial and solution driven guest speakers that will jump start your business and get you moving in a positive and accelerated direction, and witness the launch of the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), into the
Eastern Cape.

Free entrepreneurial training workshops

Brandhouse Pitch & Polish is running a free entrepreneurial training workshops. All are welcome to attend.
Designed to create new entrepreneurs, and help existing SMMEs, the workshops are free. The 2012 roll-out is supported by media partner SAfm and sponsors Brandhouse Beverages, Engen Petroleum Ltd. and Raizcorp, the company that develops entrepreneurs.

Mobilizing the Integrated Supply Chain

In a business world where cost of ownership and speed of delivery mean everything. Winfreight, in association with Magic Software, offers you its award-winning business integration and mobility platforms to enable application convergance within the Supply Chain Industry.

Xtraordinary Women Networking Session: Southern Suburbs

Friday, July 20, 2012
8:00am until 11:00am
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH OF THE XTRAORDINARY WOMEN NETWORK IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS - MEN ARE WELCOME!

TOPIC:Long Term Weight Control: Now For the Unbiased Truth

The Promise
FOREVER SLIM WITHOUT DIET OR GYM
Why can diet drinks make you gain weight? Why might going to the gym more be exactly the wrong thing to do to lose those extra pounds? Why is the butter in a croissant NOT actually the worst part for you?

In his groundbreaking book Dr Luc Evenepoel answers all of these questions and more, explaining why the basic ideas we are fed about dieting are often the very reason that we cannot lose weight. Dr Luc’s Promise provides the tools to re-engineer what you think you know about diets and dieting, allowing you to finally understand what is preventing you from attaining your ideal weight.

Dr Evenepoel will be discussing his book Dr Luc's Promise: lose the weight & keep it off' at our Inagural Southern Suburbs Networking Session.

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr Luc Evenepoel has been interviewed extensively on Radio and has also appeared on SABC 3’s Expresso Show. He is a renowned Motivational Speaker and author of 'Dr Luc's Promise: lose the weight & keep it off'. http://drlucspromise.com/

MEN WELCOME! We offer a mixed networking environment at the Southern Suburbs Networking Sessions!

Venue: Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Directions: http://www.moyo.co.za/restaurant-moyo-kirstenbosch/map.aspx
Event date: 20 July
RSVP & Payments: 18 July @ 12:00
Registration: 08:00 Tea/Coffee on arrival
Time: 08:30 - 11:00
Investment: R150 via EFT or R170 if cash paid into account to cover cash deposit fee - no cash payments to be made at the door.
Members: R120.00

A light snack will be served followed by Information Session and Networking.

TO BOOK YOUR SEAT:
http://www.xtraordinarywomen.co.za/events/event-calendar?task=individual_registration&event_id=96

Please e-mail us on Events@XtraordinaryWomen.co.za for any booking queries.

Follow on Twitter:
@XOrdinaryWomen
@Rethavs
@DrLucsPromise
#XWIBSS

Business Matters meet every Friday morning at 7am in Cape Town

Business Matters meet every Friday morning at 7am for a dynamic, interesting and worthwhile network session.
If you would like to attend or be our guest speaker and promote your product or service , please do email roy@businessmatters.co.za for more details.

Would you like to grow your business? Join us at a Hot Pink, ladies networking breakfast, held at venues across Gauteng.

Whilst enjoying your breakfast, get advice from the guest speaker, network with other businesswoman, get referrals and grow your business. Each month, a guest speaker will provide information on various aspects relating to business - marketing, bookkeeping, advertising and so forth.

Venues: JHB North - Cafe Blu - Friday 6 July 2012
JHB East - Piatto Kempton Park - Friday 13 July 2012
JHB South - Piatto Comaro - Friday 27 July 2012
JHB West - Cedar Lodge - Friday 20 July 2012
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am


Booking is essential and the cost is R200 per person.


Contact Cindy - 072 388 5341

hot.pink.marketing@hotmail.com

Your Network is Your Net Worth: Networking Your Way to Success!

You can't escape networking and relationship building! Getting on with people is a way of life! Some experts estimate that 15% of your financial success comes from your skills and knowledge, while 85% comes from your ability to connect with other people and engender trust and respect.

In this workshop, Karl Smith’s insight, passion and experience will transform your approach to using business networking to grow your business, climb the corporate ladder or to find jobs and other opportunities.

For more than a decade, Karl has dedicated himself to understanding what makes people win with other people, refer opportunities to each other and succeed against all odds.  He is a brilliant speaker! He is one of the world's leading authorities on business networking, personal influence, personal branding, referrals and personal excellence. You'll soon see how you can become one of the leading networkers in your business community and organization!

We invite you to join this networking legend for an interactive and practical workshop and discover:


The  personal attributes you need to build the TRUST factor
How to design your 7-9 second networking introduction
How to achieve credibility both online and in person
How to create unique ‘compelling stories’  with which you  boost your influence
The follow-up secrets  which will help you to move from communicating to connecting
How to develop your personal strategy and plan of how you will achieve the success you need and deserve through your face to face and on-line network … and so much more!
The added advantage of attending this workshop is that there is a chance to practise and get feedback on your skills and an opportunity to network with others on the programme!

Don’t miss this special event –spaces are limited!

Who should attend? Leaders, managers, job seekers, entrepreneurs, independent consultants and advisors and anyone who must connect, network, collaborate for personal and professional success.

Level: Intermediate to executive

Date: 25 July 2012

Time: 08:00 for 8:30 – 11:00

Location: The Rockwell All Suite Hotel, 32 Prestwich Street (Cnr Alfred St), Green Point, Cape Town

Your investment: R500.00 p/p for Early Bird registration (register before 29 June), R500.00 p/p if you register yourself and your buddy or R600.00 p/p for the Standard Investment (register before 18 July 2012). Fees are inclusive of presentation, facilitation and light refreshments so register NOW!  Karl’s books will be available at R50.00 per book for delegates attending the workshop.

Registration: Please forward the following details to karl@businessnetworkingsouthafrica.co.za to secure your booking: name, surname, tel, company and number of delegates.

Underpinned by success principles this workshop goes beyond superficial networking tips to help you to move from where you are to where you want to be.

Take action and secure your place today – BOOK now

SNAP Networking - Pretoria

July 4, 2012 at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Clubhouse Silverlakes Golf Estate, Silverlakes Road, Pretoria East

Makes You Think proudly launches the 1st Super Networking Accelerates Potential "SNAP" event in Pretoria. Non-traditional in its approach, this focused, results driven methodology guarantees you face-to-face time with every one at the event.

Date: 4th July 2012
Venue: Silverlakes Golf Estate Clubhouse
Time: 18h00 to 22h00
Price: R 250.00pp
RSVP: suzanne@makesyouthink.co.za
071 360 8656

SNAP events are limited to 70 participants, please book early to avoid disappointment. Price includes: SNAP cards and bag, snacks, light refreshments, a cash bar will be available.
Event Organizer: Suzanne Styles (Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Certified Thinking Into Results Facilitator, Master Coach and Speaker)

Johannesburg networking event

I am looking for business people wanting to join a dynamic business networking group every Wed morning in Allens nek/ Constantia Kloof area of Roodepoort - email adrienne.milner@yahoo.com

“Bullet Proof Your Investments For The Next Decade Breakfast Workshop” 21 JUNE 2012 (9am) at The Bullring, Stanlib Building, Melrose Arch.

Step into the BULLRING and join us for the “Bullet Proof Your Investments For The Next Decade Breakfast Workshop” 21 JUNE 2012 (9am) at The Bullring, Stanlib Building, Melrose Arch.


To view the invitation and booking form, please click on the following link:http://www.trau.co.za/talk-invite/


Remember to BOOK NOW as there are only 75 seats available.


Process: Kindly complete the booking form attached and email it back to melany@getupandgrow.co.za or fax 086 759 2920 by close of business, Monday the 18th of June 2012.


Then make payment to guarantee your seat/s as non-payment may result in your seat allocated to someone else.
EFT/direct deposit can be made to: Get Up and Grow. Bank: FNB (Greenstone). Branch Code: 250655. Account Number: 62318217628. Please use delegate name as reference.
Pricing: No VAT applies. ONLY R 150.00* per delegate – includes parking, materials, eats and refreshments.Book for 3 and get one seat FREE.


* Note: all proceeds go to the Smile Foundation. Please view athttp://www.smilefoundation.co.za/


Best regards,
Melany

21st XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg

Thursday, June 21, 2012
6:30pm
Moyo's, Melrose Arch, 1 The High Street, Johannesburg
Hello!

You are cordially invited to attend our 21st XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend our event in Johannesburg. Guests, friends and business partners are welcome.

For the guest list and for future invitations we need name, position, business name and (!) the e-mail address of you and your guests.

Date of event: Thursday, 21. June 2012 - 18:00h for 18:30h

Location / Venue:

Moyo's
Melrose Arch
1 The High Street
side area)

Fee: none

Program:

18:00 Arrival of participants

18:30 Welcome and brief presentation of the XING Johannesburg Network by Katja Venter

19:05 Presentation Guest speaker

19:20 Networking

End of venue 22.00

A mandatory registration for this event is absolutely necessary. Register online at XING or via email to welcome@social-network.co.za.

Best regards

Katja Venter - katja@intergate-immigration.com
Claus Lauter - claus@intergate-immigration.com

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Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/xingsocial

Or visit us on:

XING Johannesburg - http://www.xing.com/net/pri574466x/joburg-forum/
XING Cape Town - http://www.xing.com/net/forum-kapstadt/
XING Durban - http://www.xing.com/net/pri574466x/durban-network/
South Africa Social & Business Network, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban - http://www.social-network.co.za/

50. Live Networking Event of the Cape Town Group

You are cordially invited to attend the 50. Live Networking Event of the XING Cape Town Group.

Guests, friends and business partners are welcome. For the guest list and for future invitations we need name, position, business name and (!) the e-mail address of you and your guests.

Date of event: Thursday, 28. June 2012 - 18:30 for 19:00

Venue:

Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront
Beach Road, Granger Bay
Waterfront 8002, Cape Town, South Africa

Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/W4Vo

www.radissonblu.com


Dress Code: Smart Casual

Fee: none, drinks: Cash Bar

Programme:

18:30 Arrival of participants

19:00 Welcome and brief presentation of the XING Cape Town Ambassador Network by Claus Lauter

19:10 - 22:30 Networking

A mandatory registration for this event is absolutely necessary. Register latest by 26. June 2012 at http://www.xing.com/net/forum-kapstadt/ or via email to welcome@social-network.co.za.

Best regards

Claus Lauter
claus@intergate-immigration.com
XING Ambassador Cape Town

Novalis Ubuntu Business Network

We have a great speaker for our Novalis Ubuntu Network Meeting on the 19th June .
Ronald Bownes is the founding director of an NGO, DreamWorker, that helps unemployed people find work. His talk will center around how DreamWorker is tackling the unemployment challenge in South Africa and how they use there Dream Diamond model of purpose, dream, creativity and contribution to inspire all unemployed people to recognize their magnificence within.

There will be a 15min Q&A Forum. If you have a problem or solution that you would like to share, this is your space.

There will be the quick 5 minute talk by one of our members. This space is still open, please email me if you want to speak.

This months prize give away is from Daniella.

Please let me know if you are attending for seating and refreshment purposes. We will be serving tea, coffee and wine and a snack (soup, in this weather). The meeting starts at 5:30 for 6pm .At the Novalis Ubuntu Institute, 39 Rosmead Ave, Wynberg. Between the Swimming pool & the Fire Station. The cost is R40 per person attending.

Remember to please bring along a friend.


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Novalis-Ubuntu-Business-Network/380492338669466

An awesome networking evening awaits you at SORISO on the 8th June 2012

10 days and counting…

Tickets have been booked and Tables reserved! J

If you have not booked; don’t delay, avoid disappointment and book today!

An awesome networking evening awaits you at SORISO on the 8^th June 2012.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO MARLENE VAN DYK WHO WILL BE ENTERTAINING US!

A HUGE THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEBIES:

Associate magazines for both the FREE Oprah and Cosmopolitan magazines PER PERSON

Amazing Vouchers for the FREE R3000 vouchers PER PERSON

Britos for the FREE biltong for everyone

Nadia Fashionista for the FREE FIRST CONSULTATION voucher PER PERSON

Marda Hull from Indigo for the DISCOUNT VOUCHER towards the Life Activation workshop for everyone

eeZee werbsites for the DISCOUNT VOUCHER for everyone

dbSupplements for the DISCOUNT VOUCHER for everyone

A HUGE THANK YOU FOR OUR SPONSORED PRIZES:

PnP

Limnos

Avroy Schlain

Honey

Bartin’s Stationery

Life Activation Workshop

The Business Click

eeZee websites

De Oude Westhof Wines

Seats are limited and need to be booked asap. Payment needs to be made by 1^st June 2012 latest.

For more details, email admin@thebusinessclick.co.za

The Power of LinkedIn

Thursday, June 7, 2012
8:00am until 11:00am
The Power of LinkedIn is often overlooked by professionals who see it as a type of CV, to be used when looking for a new opportunity in business of a new job. This is only ONE SMALL part of LinkedIn - it's a full professional social network with the possibility of generating new leads and business through the use of it's many features such as events, groups, answers and polls. Our Guestspeaker Retha van Staden, a Xtraordinary Women member, would love to tell you more about this amazing tool and how you can use it's power in your own business! It starts with a complete profile...

About our guest speaker

Retha is a born networker, she has a passion for small businesses as she understands the challenges entrepreneurs face every day. Her business, Solutionetics, focus on helping entrepreneurs make sense of the minefiled of social media and online marketing, creating tailor-made strategies and campaigns while keeping an eye on the goal - to help them establish their brand, gain more customers and make more money!

She is a communications strategist who can research and critique your current online presence, providing you with improvement ideas and plans and create customized online and networking strategies WITH you, as well as show you how to implement these using strategic but practical action plans. This all while focussing on the measuring of what works for you and your business!

>>>> BOOK HERE: http://www.xtraordinarywomen.co.za/events/event-calendar?task=view_event&event_id=7 <<<<

Venue: Erinvale Clubhouse, Erinvale Estate
Event date: 7 June
RSVP & Payments: 4 June @ 12:00
Registration: 08:00 Tea/Coffee on arrival
Time: 08:30 - 11:00
Investment: R150 via EFT or R170 if cash paid into account to cover cash deposit fee - no cash payments to be made at the door.

Members: R120.00

A light snack will be served followed by Information Session and Networking.

Please e-mail us on Events@XtraordinaryWomen.co.za for any booking queries

Follow on Twitter:
@XOrdinaryWomen
@BettinaHorvath
#XWIBSW

>>>> BOOK HERE: http://www.xtraordinarywomen.co.za/events/event-calendar?task=view_event&event_id=7 <<<<

Breakfast Club @ Avontuur in June

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
8:30am until 10:00am
“Making the difficult decision..” with Marla Nortjé

Every day we are faced with making decisions in our professional and personal lives..

When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice. ~William James

Marla has spent the last 10 years as a Business Analyst, where making decisions that affect the operations of a business forms part of her daily life. Being clear about your goals and understanding the decision making process and it’s consequences is of cardinal importance when running a business.

If you would like to know more about..
1. Seeing the big picture
2. Understand your own internal decision making process..
3. Facts vs. Gut Feel
4. Trouble Shooting vs. Decision Making
5. Group vs. Individual Decisions
6. Decision making tools..

.. this breakfast is for you.

Marla now owns ShowMe Helderberg, a Community Website with the motto “Your World in One Place” You can visit this community at www.showme.co.za/helderberg

20th XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg

Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:00pm
Sandton Sun Hotel, Sandton City 6th Floor, Johannesburg
Hello!

You are cordially invited to attend our 20th XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend our event in Johannesburg. Guests, friends and business partners are welcome.

For the guest list and for future invitations we need name, position, business name and (!) the e-mail address of you and your guests.

Date of event: Thursday, 24. May 2012 - 18:00h for 18:30h

Location / Venue:

Sandton Sun Hotel
Sandton City
6th Floor
San Deck (outside area)

Fee: none

Program:

18:00 Arrival of participants

18:30 Welcome and brief presentation of the XING Johannesburg Network by Katja Venter

19:05 Presentation Guest speaker

19:20 Networking

End of venue 22.00

A mandatory registration for this event is absolutely necessary. Register online at XING or via email to welcome@social-network.co.za.

Best regards

Katja Venter - katja@intergate-immigration.com
Claus Lauter - claus@intergate-immigration.com

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Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/xingsocial

Or visit us on:

XING Johannesburg - http://www.xing.com/net/pri574466x/joburg-forum/
XING Cape Town - http://www.xing.com/net/forum-kapstadt/
XING Durban - http://www.xing.com/net/pri574466x/durban-network/
South Africa Social & Business Network, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban - http://www.social-network.co.za/

Isilon 'Big Data' Breakfast

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:00am
At EMC Isilon, our mission is to enable you, our customer to turn big data into an unprecedented opportunity. Today, the challenge to effectively aggregate, store and leverage information into real-time insight has never been greater, but neither has the opportunity to maximize your data value. And that’s where EMC Isilon comes in.

Isilon's Innovative Scale-out NAS Solutions

Isilon's innovative, fifth-generation storage solutions speed access to critical business information, offering an efficient, easy-to-manage storage infrastructure that reduces capital and operational expenditures while allowing you to seamlessly grow your storage as you grow your business.

Register to attend the ISILON breakfast event in Johannesburg on 15th of May 2012

http://www.touchvision.co.za/workflow-and-media-management/isilon-system...

Australia South Africa Business Association (ASABA), Networking lunch Wednesday 20th June 2012: South African Infrastructure Development Implications for mining, minerals processing and economic growth

ASABA is pleased to announce that its second networking lunch will take place at Sydney’s The Four Seasons Hotel on the Park on Wednesday, June 20th 2012. The lunch will feature a discussion on a subject that is critical to our resource based economies. The economic fortunes of both Australia and South Africa are underwritten by the mining and export of commodities such as iron ore and coal. However, in both countries the contribution of resource booms is constrained by the capacity of supporting infrastructure – power generators, rail links, roads, export terminals and ports. Both countries have had to urgently address infrastructure backlogs.


We are delighted to have two expert speakers to lead a discussion and exchange of ideas on this critical issue, Dr Stephen Labson, Managing Director, slEconomics, and Robert Milbourne, Partner, Norton Rose, both of whom have extensive experience working in the resource and infrastructure sectors in Australia and South Africa. 


Beyond what promises to be a lively and informative discussion, the lunch is an opportunity to meet and talk with like minded people with common business interests in Australia and South Africa. At ASABA we are committed to making our networking events both enjoyable and productive, providing forums for making new contacts and exchanging ideas in a relaxed and trusted environment. The lunch will be attended by senior business leaders. We look forward to seeing you there. 


Contact: katrina@innovationgroup.com.au for more information and bookings

Business meets the City of Cape Town

Topic: A long-term vision for Cape Town

Date: 15 May 2012
Time: 08:30 – !4:00
Venue:Southern Sun, Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town
Cost: R400 members / R550 non-members (vat incl.)

To book contact Denise Kolbe on 021 402 4300 or email denise@capechamber.co.za

The Cape Chamber of Commerce in association with ABSA is proud to host its annual symposium “Business meets the City of Cape Town”
The Honourable Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Patricia de Lille, members of the Mayoral Committee and Executive Management, will provide relevant information
and be available for questioning on their presentation about the Long-term Vision for Cape Town. Members of business will have an opportunity to respond to this
presentation in an interactive question and answer session, as well as to openly debate with stakeholders who have a vested interest in the Western Cape’s future.

CAPE TOWN – FREE SME BRIEFING – FUNDING & FINANCE

This year, we have also teamed up with the IPlex in Cape Town to bring these free SME briefings to the city. Our power packed SME briefings provide insights, support and opportunities to accelerate your business. These briefings will be held at the IPlex, Searle Street, Cape Town. 

   1.  Start & Build a Successful Business

Each year, thousands of people start a business. Each year, thousands are closing their business. What does it take to start and build a successful business – one that will be around in 5, 10, 20 years time?  What is the entrepreneurial mindset?  And how do you navigate the minefield, whether you are a start up or established business.

   2.  Funding

Many entrepreneurs struggle to secure funding in SA. Where do you look?  Are there hidden opportunities for funding?  Get the low down on funding institutions, applications, opportunities & challenges in 2012.  You will benefit from this briefing, whether you are seeking R 10 000 or R 10 million.

   3. Finance 

So you want to start and build a billion rand empire?  But you don’t know the language of business?  Without a proper appreciation of finance, you won’t go far. Get up to speed on managing the financial side in your business. Understand the key financial issues and the story behind the numbers. So that you can have an intelligent conversation with funders & other parties in future.

   PLUS

At EVERY briefing, you get access to:

1.  Guest Speakers  / Subject matter experts

2. Resources for your Business

3. Opportunities to market your product/services

4.Speed SME Networking

5. Hands on SME challenges & experiences

Please note that the above topics are subject to change without notice. Each briefing is customised to maximise the benefit for those attending on the day. Resources & Opportunities are only made available to those that have registered and attended the briefing. If you miss the free SME briefing where a particular topic was covered, your next opportunity will be in 2013.  Due to venue constraints, limited seating is available and you must pre-register below to attend the briefing.

REGISTER FOR THE NEXT CAPE TOWN BRIEFING – 5 JUNE

LIMITED SEATS, REGISTER TODAY

Accessing Finance

Accessing Finance  

by

Represetative of ABSA Bank

Whether you are a start up or establsihed small businness thats ready to grow - this is a perennial issue. ABSA Bank's represetative will be with us to guide and assist

Details as usual

Date:  Thursday 17 May

Time: 7:15am - 9:00am

Place: Central Library, cor Darling & Parade Street,Cape Town

Cost: R15:00 payable on entrance

RSVP: Phone 021 467 1542 or SMS to 083 515 4403 (giving your name and number of persons coming) or email to

focalmr@gmail.com

Networking: Making Strong Connections

Networking: Making Strong Connections By Linda Germishuizen (MA Clin Psych) Executive, Career and Life Coach

When you have your own business you need to be alert to clues the whole time: these could be about new products, new needs or new markets. Expanding your network of contacts is one of the key building blocks to a successful business. A network provides support, opens doors to experts or trusted advisors and most importantly to new business opportunities. The word “network” makes some people freeze! The important point to remember though is that other people are just strangers, so if you somehow “fail” to connect with them, they will be unaware of the situation. Only you will be. So there is little to lose! Firstly, you need to be patient and take time to build up solid connections. Networking is not about getting to know as many people as you can and just “using” them. These day’s people are becoming more sensitive to the nature of their relationships. They can sense when someone is not being genuine and trying to “butter them up” to sign a deal or to obtain information. If you want to stay in business in the long term, your focus needs to be on developing long term, lasting relationships. Rudy Giuliani (ex-Mayor of New York) appointed people whom he had met many years earlier, in key positions. He had known people for years and had experience of their competence as well as their values i.e. were they trustworthy? So the question you now ask is: “How do I go about expanding my network?” You need to be patient and take time to build up a solid network. How do you start? Remember people: Clearly you need to remember the names of your new contacts. Following this you need to register details e.g. what are their passions, their interests, what did they talk about that you noted? Make yourself memorable: Look for ways in which you can refresh your contacts, do small favours or offer help. Stay in touch either through calls or emails. There are also certain character traits you need to develop: Courage: smile when with strangers, greet in a friendly and natural way and introduce yourself. Find some way of making contact. Curiosity: have the attitude that you can learn something from every person you meet. So ask questions, listen carefully and be interested in what they are sharing. Enthusiasm: show that you are fully present and giving them your full attention. After a while make sure though that you move around and meet other people as well, as opposed to sticking to one person. You can either excuse yourself, or introduce the person you are chatting to, to someone else. Being authentic: be “real” and yourself in the way you communicate. People are looking for “genuine” interactions, not relationships that are filled with bravado, ego and masks of superiority. The world is slowly shifting to relating human to human not pretense to pretense.  At some time during the interaction, make a mental note or two about the person to whom you chatted. You may even want to write a few lines in a small notebook or on the back of the business card they gave you. This will help you remember some of the details of your conversation for future reference. Get to know your new contacts better through looking for ways to meet again. Pass useful information or names of people you know on to your “new” contact. Just a last point – get to know people in each decade i.e. kids under 10, teenagers, young people in the 20s, the 30 somethings, the 40 plus, etc, all the way up to 80 plus. This way you will stay in touch with what is relevant in each phase of life. You will be amazed at what unexpected gifts you will receive in this way!