Join salesforce.com CRM for free event in June - registration required.

Join salesforce.com CRM for free event in June - registration required.
Join the salesforce.com CRM team in CTWN on 6th June & JHB on 7th June to learn how we have helped companies in South Africa to increase revenues, reduce service costs and build stronger customer relationships.

Learn more about our cloud platform and speak with our local partners and customers.

* Cape Town Event 6th June @ African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, Cape Town.
Registration: https://www.salesforce.com/eu/events/details/a1x300000004DzMAAU.jsp

*Johannesburg Event 7th June 2012 @ Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton, JHB.
Registration: https://www.salesforce.com/eu/events/details/a1x300000004DzRAAU.jsp

This is a FREE event, places are limited so be sure to register.

CAPE BUSINESS CONNECT ~ PINELANDS VENUE

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
7:45am until 10:00am
Pine Cottage
CAPE BUSINESS CONNECT ~ PINELANDS VENUE
INTRODUCES YOU TO KELEE ARROWSMITH OF ACT (ADVANCED CONFLICT TRAINING)

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Date Wednesday 9th May 2012
Venue Pine Cottage B&B, 89 Ringwood Drive, Pinelands. Drive down Forest Drive, turn right into Howard Drive (at Howard Centre) at end of road turn left into Ringwood Drive. Pine Cottage is 500m on your right hand side.
Time 7.30 for 8am to 9.30, coffee served from 7.30 for pre meeting networking, please feel free to stay after the meeting to network further.
Your investment Members, R80.00, Visitors, R120.00
Annual Membership ~ R400.00
Multiple Membership ~ Membership at 2 or more venues ~ R300 per venue.
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Through simple yet highly effective talks and workshop programs, advanced personal safety expert Kelee Arrowsmith provides a variety of world class solutions that equip listeners with the means to effectively protect themselves and each presentation is loaded with practical ideas, methods, and tips that men and women can use immediately.

Three Minute Speaker:
Faizel Toffie ~ Noble Travel and Tours
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N.B. Booking is essential. (No-shows will be charged) If you have booked your meeting, and we have paid for your breakfast and place, we will need to invoice you.
Please cancel 48 hours before the meeting!
PLEASE Confirm YOUR BOOKING (or cancellation) BY the Friday before the meeting for catering purposes, please also advise if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. Thank you.

Telephone bookings or Late bookings please call 072 479 943

The Art of the Business Pitch

One of the most important things a business owner can do is learn how to speak about their business in a way that excites others. The business (or elevator) pitch – so named because it should last no longer than the average elevator ride – is far too important to take casually, because it’s one of the most effective (and cheapest) methods to reach new clients.

Until you are able to speak an inspiring 30-second commercial about your value to the world and what you have to offer, why would the world want to buy from you? Nobody else gets up in the morning to sell you. The only person on earth with that responsibility is you. So, what’s the secret of an effective business pitch, besides practice, practice, practice?

Join Xtraordinary Women and Robyn Young for an elevator pitch workshop, where you will learn how to structure, write and deliver your elevator pitch in a way that is clear, concise and compelling.

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER:
Driven by the need to be authentic in her work, Robyn Young founded Brandheart Marketing and Personal Branding in 2009. Robyn is passionate about aligning personal values and business goals, and believes that energy and drive are only sustainable if motivation is from within. Her extensive marketing and branding skills come from 20 years in the marketing trenches, working at a senior level on brands such as Cameo Pantihose, Yardley Cosmetics, Cal-C-Vita, Shell, Toyota, Safari Dried Fruit, Mainstay, Damelin and INTEC College, where she achieved numerous accolades, particularly for her talents in strategic insights and mentoring of staff.

Robyn’s belief that “Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one’s courage” (Anais Nin) led to the creation of her business, which specialises in helping people turn their passion to purpose. Robyn is a regular speaker at SME events on doing business according to one’s highest values and how to market this authentic voice. To find out more: www.brandheart.co.za


Wednesday, May 9, 2012
8:00am until 11:00am

RSVP: On or before Monday 07 May @ 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
Members: R120.00

No cash payments to be made at the door.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE:
http://www.xtraordinarywomen.co.za/events/event-calendar?task=view_event&event_id=9

PLEASE DON'T JUST RSVP ON FACEBOOK WE NEED YOU TO REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE SO THAT WE HAVE YOUR DETAILS FOR THE GUEST LIST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS REGARD.

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

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

Follow us:
@XOrdinaryWomen
#XWIBCT

The Business Click Snacks & Cocktail Evening Event

Join us for a fun but interesting and informative evening!

Be guaranteed to leave having gained inspiration, new contacts, ideas and/or information that will positively contribute to your business.

FRIDAY, 11th May 2012

19h00 – 21h00

R165 pp

Edge Café, Tyger Waterfront

Guest Speakers

Liz Rebelo – the Business Click

Who & what are we? Benefits offered to Members

Michelle Marais – Precision Accounting

Save more tax, operate business more efficiently from an accounting viewpoint &enhance profits

Vickie Bruwer – Impact Corporate Brokers

Protecting your business is important! How do I?

Theresa Bartin – Bartin’s Stationery Suppliers

‘Changing the way you view stationery’ & SAVE!

Jessica-Kate Young – Kidzcakes

A TRUE SA SUCCESS STORY! Jessica started her business at the age of 8 in 2009. She i

A TBC GOODIE BAG FOR ALL!

Includes business cards, sponsored vouchers, Oprah magazine, nibbles & MORE…

PRIZES TO BE DRAWN include

PNP, Avroy Schlain, Honey, Limnos, eeZee websites. The Business Click, Britos & MORE!!

Address: Shop 14 Bella Rosa Street Rosenpark, Cell: 0734736506, Email: admin@thebusinessclick.co.za, 

Website: ww.thebusinessclick.co.za

L Rebelo, Capitec Bank, N1 City, Branch Code 470010, Savings Account Number 1302837727.  Proof of payment to be faxed to 0862497592

48. Live Networking Event of the XING Cape Town Group

Hello!

You are cordially invited to attend the 48. 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, 26. April 2012 - 18:30 for 19:00

Venue:

Sinn's Restaurant
Wembley Square
Gardens
8001
South Africa

Google Maps http://g.co/maps/h99r7

Tel: + 27 21 4650967
Fax: + 27 21 4650968

Email: indulge@sinns.co.za
Web: www.sinns.co.za

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Fee: R 60 for Event and Fingerfood - Drinks: Cash Bar
R 5 for Plastic Name Badge
Free donation for our charity project the kindergarden "Little Lambs" in Hout Bay

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 25. April 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

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

Or visit us on:

XING Cape Town - http://www.xing.com/net/forum-kapstadt/
XING Johannesburg - http://www.xing.com/net/pri574466x/joburg-forum/
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/

Yamme Womens Breakfast

Yamme Womens Breakfast
Saturday 28 April 2012

Theme: “The Secret of Effective Sales and Marketing Strategy” Speakers: Lorna POWE (SALES PARTNERS)


Price: R100 (R10 from every booking is donated to charity)
Credit cards accepted.

Registration: Opens from 08h30-10am
Exhibition area: Opens from 08h00-11h00.
Breakfast will be served at 09h30
Programme starts at 10h00

RSVP: sabefcpt.events@gmail.com | 021 836 8181

LIMITED seats available: Please book early to avoid disappointment.

My Business Expo: Durban

Thursday, 21 June 2012
Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, Durban


The My Business Expo kicks off at 9:00am and continues till 17:00, allowing you the opportunity to take full advantage of all on offer.


My Business Expo:
Experience an array of the most powerful and unique solution driven exhibits.The My Business Expo is also host to the "Business Startup Expo".


Seminars:
Throughout the day you can attend world class seminars that deliver, practical and interactive information, strategies and ideas, that can immediately be applied to your future, start-up or growing business.


Registration:
If you pre-register the event is free of charge. Without pre-registration, a small entrance fee will be requested on arrival. Pre-register today!http://www.mybizexpo.co.za/register.php

World Action coach Themi Stegianos at the Avontuur Breakfast Club

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
8:30am until 12:30pm
Avontuur Estate Restaurant
World Ranked ACTION Coach Themi Stergianos has owned and operated over 8 businesses in various industries since his early twenties. His background includes franchising in fast moving Consumer Goods, Real Estate and has owned two Online Social Networking websites.

He is ranked 24th on the Top 100 list amongst 1000 coaches in the world, is a Top ranked South African coach who is also 2nd ranked in Europe, middle East and Africa.

Themi has been involved in the Fresh Produce industry with exposure to the Export and Import of Perishable Goods and has also built up a significant property investment portfolio.

He studied an Entrepreneurial MBA while running his businesses to gain practical experience.
What makes Themi unique is his hands on experience in building and selling businesses.
Themi's theme
'SIX STEPS TO A BETTER BUSINESS"
is drawn from his life experience, vast knowledge and is interactive and dynamic.

Date: 11.4.2012
Time: 08h30
Investment: R120
(bookings need to be made telephonically to the restaurant. FB bookings will not be considered)

R.S.V.P: 0218554296

Fatal Business Mistakes

SMME BUSINESS BREAKFAST @ CENTRAL
 Fatal Business Mistakes
with
Lorna Powe
Are you still working long hours to make a profit in your business? Are you continuously battling with Cash Flow issues? Dealing with Staff problems? Working on how to ensure that you sell more to people who will pay you? And all of this you have to deal with on your own...
The mistakes that businesses make are less about the idea and more about the things that are not so obvious, but can be totally deadly. These mistakes are equal opportunity killers I’ve seen Corporate fail through the same mistakes– it’s just that the smaller business may not have the deep pockets to recover!
FOCAL(friends of Central Library) invite you to the next SMME Business Breakfast to hear from Lorna how you can improve the way you do your business

Date:  Thursday 19 April
Time: 7:15am - 9:00am
Place: Central Library, cor Darling & Parade Street,Cape Town
Cost: R15:00 payable on entrance
RSV:P: Phone 021 467 1542 or SMS to 083 539 8442 ( giving your name and number of persons coming) or email to focalmr@gmail.com

Workmans Compensation Return of Earnings which is due by 31st March 2012.

The main reason for this email is to point out some disturbing news about this year's Workmans Compensation Return of Earnings which is due by 31st March 2012.

It started out as a simple question here -
http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/showthread.php/11723-Return-of-Earnings-(WCC-COIDA)
Have you received a WCC return of earnings form yet?

It seems no-one has, apparently because they haven't been posted yet! The bad news is despite this being the WCC's fault, feedback says they will still be levying late return penalties anyway if your return is received after 31st March 2012.

It is a crazy situation - and not the only thing going wrong at the office of the Workmans Compensation Commissioner (as you will see if you follow that link above).

The good news is a member has managed to get a copy of the return in Excel format - attached to post 8 here
http://www.theforumsa.co.za/forums/showthread.php/3057-Workmans-Compensation-Earnings-return-form
so hopefully that will help you if you have the dubious pleasure of having to submit this return.

My concern now moves to people who are going to get hit by this unfair penalty if nothing is done - and perhaps you can help.

If you know a business owner, or someone in management at a company, forward them this message.
If you have your own experience of WCC madness, add a message in the thread (first link above).
And if you know someone who might have the influence to stir things up at the office of the Commissioner, could you please pass this message on to them too.