43. Live Networking Event of Cape Town Group

Hello!

You are cordially invited to attend the 43. Live Networking Event of the 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, 27. October 2011 - 18:30 for 19:00

Venue:
Secret Venue ;-)

13th Live Networking Event in Johannesburg

Time
Thursday, September 29 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location
White Boy Sheeben
Next to City Lodge in Katherine Street
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Created By
Claus Lauter
For South Africa Social & Business Network
More Info
Hello!

You are cordially invited to attend our 13th XING Live Networking Event in Johannesburg.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT EXPO 2011 - Cape Town

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS:

The first Annual Women Empowerment Expo will be
held in the Samaj Centre, Gatesville on Saturday
19 November from 10am to 10pm.
Come promote your business and network with
other women entrepreneurs.

To book your stall phone Hashiem on 0836092536.
Stalls are R200 each.

CPUT alumnus networking meeting

Good day CPUT alumnus

Please join us on Friday evening 7 October 2011 at 18h30 for 19h00 until 21h30 to network with fellow alumni and academic staff.

Venue: CPUT Cape Town Hotel School, Mouille Point.

Guest speaker: Ms Anette Grobler, CPUT Student Development Officer - adventurer of note.
She will share her experiences of her recent venture, Solo walk along the Skeleton
Coast of Namibia

RSVP by latest 30 September 2011 to

Helena Pietersen at telephone 021 4603389 or email

pietersenh@cput.ac.za

Please quote your full names (plus maiden name, where applicable) & ID number.

Limited seating available - therefore, you snooze, you lose.

Thank you

Yours for CPUT

Valerie

Alumni Relations Officer

BN Plattekloof Breakfast Meeting

Time Wednesday, October 5 • 7:30am - 9:30am
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Location Encore Restaurant
Rothchild Boulevard, Panorama
Tygerberg Hills, Western Cape, South Africa
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Created By Anne-Marie Van Der Walt

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More Info The BN is a great recourse for small to medium sized Businesses to market themselves and show people what they can do! A way to show why they are far better, cheaper or different from the rest.

Theme for this meeting: What motivates you and your employees? Why is the carrot not working anymore? By Amanda Swanepoel
R120.00 per person

Business Breakfast Seminar - Alberton

Event: Business Breakfast Seminar

Theme: With God in Business

Venue: Reading Country Club, Alberton

Date: 01 October 2011

Time: 8am

Cost: R 120. 00

Speaker: Sibusiso Mfeka

Entertainment: Stand Up Comedy by Tshepo Twala a.k.a Ditsebe Dot Com and Jazz Gospel Artist Miss Thembi Tshabalala

To inquire, contact us on 084 325 0139 or by email at sibusisomfeka@bua.co.za.

Learn how to walk with God whilst building ur business at SpiritBizz at a Business Breakfast Seminar on the 01 October 2011 at 8am at The Reading Country Club. To pre-book your seat call us at 084 325 0139 or by email at sibusisomfeka@bua.co.za

How much does lack of accountability cost your organisation? JHB

Date:

27 September 2011

Times:

Arrival time: 07:30. Start Time: 08:00. End time: 17:30.

Venue:

GIBS, 26 Melville Road, Illovo, Sandton

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: 27 SEPTEMBER 2011

Gordon Institute of Business Science

The difference between mediocre and top performance lies not in strategies, machinery, or even in processes - but in how people handle crucial conversations and confrontations. Our research indicates that most organisations are losing between 20 and 80 percent of their potential performance because they have not mastered crucial confrontations. Confrontations are about in-the-moment face-to-face accountability.

Crucial Confrontations comprise the very foundations of accountability, and when they are handled poorly, they result in failed promises, missed expectations, lack of accountability, and bad behaviour.

Delegates attending this one-day conference will be equipped with a straightforward step-by-step process for identifying and resolving performance gaps - those unpleasant realities standing in the way of organisational success.

With this hands-on problem-solving approach, participants learn to enhance accountability, improve performance, have better face-to-face performance discussions and ensure execution.

Ron McMillan

Bestselling Business Author in Leadership, Influence, and Communication and Recognised Entrepreneur. For more than twenty-five years, Ron McMillan has helped union and first-level managers, CEOs, and corporate executives become measurably more vital by advising them on topics including team development, personal vitality, quality, communication, and results-oriented leadership. Cofounder of VitalSmarts, Ron has researched methods for driving rapid, sustainable, and measurable change in behaviors.

Bestselling Author

Ron is co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, Change Anything, Crucial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, and Influencer.

Recognised as a subject-matter expert in influence, leadership, and workplace communication, Ron has been featured widely in the national media including NPR, Inc. magazine, and the New York Times.

Seasoned Speaker

A gifted speaker, Ron has appeared at hundreds of conferences, conventions, and management retreats such as the American Society of Training and Development, Human Resource Development, and Direct Selling Association. Additionally, Ron has spoken to executives at Lockheed Martin, AT&T, Nike, Saturn, Hewlett-Packard, Ford, Sprint, Disney, Harley-Davidson, Providence Healthcare, and Intel. Ron’s unrivaled ability to delight a crowd and inspire his audience to improve their personal and professional lives has clients asking for his return again and again.

Business Strategy Expert

A pioneer in the training industry, Ron is the former co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center where he helped develop numerous training programs including Principle Centered Leadership and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

In 2007, he and his co-authors were named Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs of the Year for their work in founding and leading VitalSmarts, a leader in corporate training and organisational development. VitalSmarts has helped more than three hundred of the Fortune 500 realise significant results using a proven method for driving rapid, sustainable, and measurable change in behaviours.

Named the 2008 Business of the Year by The Association of Learning Providers, VitalSmarts has also been ranked four times by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America and has taught two million people worldwide.

Costs:

R 3990

Booking:

Contact the individual below.

Enquiries:

Contact:               Gloria Bokaba

Tel:         +27 11 771 4229

Fax:       

E-mail:  bokabag@gibs.co.za

Women in Business Info & Networking Sessions - Big bay

Xtraordinary Women is proud to host the fourth of the successful Women in Business Information & Networking Sessions together with Social Media & Networking Whizz - Retha van Staden. The purpose behind these Business Networking and Information Sessions is to provide you with Information to help grow your business and at the same time, enhance your networking experience and create lasting Business Relationships. 

The target audience is Women in Business, or Women that are interested in starting their own business.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS EVENT WITH MTETO NYATI

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS EVENT WITH MTETO NYATI

UCT GSB ESP with Mteto Nyati

Date:

21 September

Time:

17:30 for 18:00

Venue:

Protea Hotel

Balalaika

Email:

info@gsb.uct.ac.za

 The UCT Graduate School of Business in association with  PwC and Webber Wentzel is proud to present; Mteto Nyati, Managing Director, Microsoft South Africa who will be speaking on:

"Overcoming leadership challenges"

Discovery Invest Leadership Summit

Date:

21 September 2011

Times:

07h00 to 17h00

Venue:

Sandton Convention Centre

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Some of the world’s most intelligent minds will be in Sandton in September to share their leadership strategies and insights into global financial, economic and management issues at the third annual Discovery Invest Leadership Summit.

The summit will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 21 September 2011.

Breaking the Mould 13th Annual National Conference in Durban

Employee Assistance Professionals Association

EAPA-SA will be hosting the 13th Annual National Conference in Durban at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Conference Centre from 21 to 23 September 2011 – under the theme “Breaking the Mould”, which will explore new ideas and interventions in the field of employee assistance and wellness. The conference expects to host over 250 Employee Assistance and wellness professionals, service providers and industry experts from around the country.

SPRING CLEANING FOR NEW BEGINNINGS- Womens Network Spring Breakfast

Time Saturday, September 24 • 9:00am - 11:30am
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Location Pastis Brasserie
Shop 12, High Constantia Center, Constantia Main Road
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Created By June Knight

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More Info Many of you asked why there wasnt a network for all Women not only those in business...so here it is...our first Saturday breakfast.
Enjoy a champagne breakfast; our inspiring, informative and entertaining speakers; goodie bags and give aways ; a delicious champagne breakfast; live music and of course the company of some wonderful women....

Our guest speakers will be exploring how to Spring clean your home, your life, your image, your mind, your money....
Liane Ponton from The Best You on Spring Cleaning your Image:
Kirsty Sprowson from Get Organised on bringing space to your home:
Linda Smith on Spring Cleaning your finances for abundance:

Cost:
R150.
R120 for block bookings of 8 or more.
Visit www.womenbn.co.za to book and pay online.

Networking - “It works, try it!”

By Melany Muraour


Networking - “It works, try it!”
The first thing to recognize is that the networking event is not a sales call.

According to http://entrepreneurs.about.com “Networking is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. The strong association between the entrepreneur as a person and his or her business demands that entrepreneurs get out into the world and create and maintain business relationships.”

This article addresses some pro's and con's, do's and don’t’s and some other advice to perk up your networking skills and extend your influence...

Also you need to note that having to network online and “in the flesh” is not a question of either-or, its like having to eat and drink. You need to do both, you should add networking to your mix of “marketing” tools

The Pro's (The Upside)

Networking delivers more return on investment than any other tool; financially and in non-monetary terms.

But just how does it deliver value?

Friendship

I have started with this one as this has to date been the biggest advantage of networking for me. This is a benefit that does not necessarily convert to money. As a small business owner, I know how lonelyit is to work alone. I have met the most amazing business “friends” both online and in face-to-face networking events, like the ones hosted by the NSBC.

The point is don’t overlook a simple benefit of having friends in business, without getting any business from them. Its been great encouragement to me to know someone has my back, and that I have people who are there for me.

These have been friends I can chat to openly, they have kept me motivated and even let me cry on their shoulder when things got really tough. They have helped me stay happy, and have been a great sounding board for ideas.

Opportunities

This is in stark contrast to the previous touchy-feely first benefit, but this is where the big bang for your buck kicks in.

I have known of other business people who have got the most incredible monetary benefit from their network, something like six figures from just one contact. So the opportunity may not be direct, but from “someone who knows someone” who needs your service or product.

If you are not getting enough opportunities, then you need to build your network. Networking is not just attending events and using social networking. There are other opportunities you can explore like joint ventures, client leads, partnerships, speaking and writing articles.

In networking, the best opportunities are shared person to person; anything from prime sales through to job opportunities. So if you are up against a person or company with the same qualifications or credentials, it goes in favour of who you know, like and trust. This one networking benefit alone has to be worth an massive amount.

Advice

There are some things Google can’t tell you that your friends could that could spare you loads of mistakes and save you from failing.

I rely on my network to advise us and keep me on track. But, I also give back to them in return. The principle here is to “Give a lot and you have credit in the bank when you need to make a withdrawal.” The better your network the more know-how you can access.

I have two or three people who have given me golden nuggets. They have kept me from making dumb moves, and have put me right when I have been confused.

Oh and don’t forget that there are informal advice channels like these, and there are formal arrangements such as consulting exchanges. I am doing a consulting exchange with a photographic expert, he is taking photos of me and two other people in my network and I’m I am helping him with advice on starting his own photographic business.

If you only get advice from your network sporadically, then you’ll get a significant yield from your efforts.

The Con's (The Downside)

There are some who do find networking events quite pointless and put up some arguments to why they are a waste of time for anyone looking to build a great business network. Here are a few:

The quality of the network

A great business network isn't necessarily a large one, but it is full of people that are fulfilling their own agenda. People with business issues to solve, have no motivation to attend networking events – instead they attend knowledge-based events to help them find solutions.

Your worth and sharing of great minds

A great business network is two-sided. You need to value people in it as much as they value you. Unfortunately some feel that networking events rarely generate that type of connection, focussing on meeting as many people as possible, simply creating a better chance of getting lucky and finding a prospect.

Power of the secondary network

A great business network connects you to other great networks. Working a room solely looking for opportunities is completely dismal. Not only that, it also means that you may miss out on drawing from the networks of the people you meet.

Isn’t it wonderful to hear "I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine". These words usually don't get said at networking events, because everybody is just so absorbed in pushing their own message and badly longing for a win.

The Do’s

Really, anyone can be part of a network, but it doesn’t just take stepping out of the office to attend a get-together. Networking takes someone who is good at interacting and socialising with others, someone extrovert.

You need to be someone who is more social than business. People are more attracted to learning more about who they are talking to before knowing what they do workwise.

Things are a bit different to in the past, now “Building Trust first is now part of what is more important to business people.” Having a more social skill generates a more trustful disposition, which will bring the mingling to the next level of true business networking.

Business people today are more open when they can trust someone and will in a short time become more responsive and sharing.

Apparently, the days of the 30 second elevator speeches are gone (you’re thinking “thank goodness, phew!). Social (online) networking trends, has also brought about a new way to networking face-to face; using humorous friendly banter is the way of finding out if the people around them are real people or androids out to only benefit themselves.

The Don’t’s

You should know what you should not do and what you need to steer clear of. The following are a few things to consider:

1. Never try to sell your services or products during your first encounter. The main reasons for this are that you have not established any trust or any real credibility just yet and people will buy or refer people they know, like, and trust. Instead of a hard sell, rather make a good impression and create a platform for a meeting outside of the event.

2. Don’t assume what the person you’re talking to is thinking. It may be better to simply ask lots of questions and check if the person is listening and is interested in what you are saying.

3. Don’t discuss delicate issues. Be mindful of a person’s religious or political views as they may not be the same with yours. Speak about positive current affairs, ask questions regarding their needs, and be cordially professional.

4. Try not to interrupt what seems to be an intense exchange. This is a mistake because you may interrupt a conversation that is leading somewhere; the last thing you want is for people to remember you for cutting their conversation short.  Look out for those who are alone or people standing with their shoulder blades apart from each other in a V-shape, they should be more open to an introduction.

5. Invading a person’s space. It’s sometimes hard to avoid this but everyone has their own norm of what is too close. Invading a person’s personal space can be the ultimate offence to some people, so pay attention to a person’s body language while you’re in close proximity.

What To Bring To A Networking Event

A plan

The first thing you need to do before going to a networking event is to understand and write down what opportunities you are looking for.

This is critical if you want to be successful at a networking event.

If you miss this step and don’t put it in writing, or do it too quickly, you will have a useless event and probably achieve nothing.

An opportunity is somebody who may be qualified to purchase your product or someone you can become friends with or from whom to get advice.

Business Cards

The next thing you will need is business cards. This is not as simple as putting your name and address on the card.

Give your business card out everywhere. Leave it everywhere. Anybody who picks it up will know instantly that you can provide them the service they need.

Don’t keep what you do a mystery. Everybody should know what you do and why. That way people can refer other people to you.

Your Online Presence

You need to be on LinkedIn.com and you need a website.

LinkedIn is the single largest social network dedicated to connecting people.

Tell people to connect with you on LinkedIn, like your Facebook Page, follow you on Twitter and check out your website.

Your Elevator Pitch

Yes, I know I said the elevator pitch was dead! BUT you may find it comes in handy – you may not need to use it to start a conversation; you WILL need it to articulate what you do. Really quickly.

But, don’t start doing your elevator pitch just after the person says “Hi, my name is…” You need to ask them what they do. Ask them what their business is about. Ask them what their business issues are. Eventually they will ask what you do. You have now found out all about them. You know how suited they are to what you outlined you were looking for in your plan.
I like to keep what I do even simpler. “I help people start and grow their own business.” Maybe try say what you do in 10 words or less.

The most vital part of an Elevator Pitch is knowing who you are pitching it to. You can only know that by knowing what they do.

Practice a generic elevator pitch until you know it perfectly.  Then practice changing it to fit the person you need.

Always focus on the person you are speaking to and make sure you answer their unspoken question “What’s in it for me?”

Tips

Don’t go out with a gimme gimme frame of mind. Remember, you may not see the power of networking immediately, “the compound effects of networking are significant and long lasting.”

Also, if you want to build a great business network, attend events from different disciplines where knowledge transfer is the primary goal, not just networking. You’ll find networking more effective, but a much more pleasant way to live your life.

If you want to know how to put a networking plan together, please log on to my webpage at http://www.getupandgrow.co.za/index.php/blog-page.html or contact me via http://www.getupandgrow.co.za/index.php/contact-us.html.
About the writer:
Melany has 18 years experience in Running a Small Business, General and Project Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Research and Training. Has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA, Henley, UK) and received distinctions for various aspects of Marketing (IMM). She runs her own management consultancy business that provides advice and tools for starting and building SMMEs in Gauteng and is writing these articles to share her passion and knowledge with the NSBC.

We Read For You How to change things when change is hard - JHB

Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, our communities, and in our own lives? Join this session of We Read For You How to change things when change is hard - JHB

where Thys Pretorius will present Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard, the latest book by Chip and Dan Heath.

Uniting both minds to achieve results

Social Media Breakfast with Fred & Jodene

Time

Tuesday, September 20 · 8:30am - 11:30am

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Location

Hirsch's Springfield, 5 Royal Palm Avenue, Umgeni Business Park

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Created By

Fred Felton

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Want to know how to make social media work for you and your brand?
We have pleasure in bringing you Jodene from Lifeology and Fred from Falcon's Cove social media specialists and they will show you how.
Want to know about Twitter? Facebook? Linkedin? Youtube?
All your questions answered. Light Breakfast will be served.
R500 per person.
Email: falconscove@gmail.com to RSVP and for banking details.

Tip: Have you posted any events?

Morning, to all those whose events have been posted: use this opportunity to promote your future events by leaving feedback on the event posted in the comments section. even encourage your attendees to leave comments as testimonials.

WORKSHOP: Self Enhancement Program - Bedfordview

VENUE: Rhapsody’s Bedfordview Conference Rooms (Cnr Nicol and Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview – map available on request)
DATES: 20 September 2011
TIMES: Registration and coffee at 9:00 sharp - 15:30
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Full payment is to be made to secure your booking, seats are limited. Payment by credit card accepted (Request an authority with your booking)


Whether you are a boss, would like to impress your boss or would simply like a new boss – this program is for you. We all want the best for ourselves and the image we project to others. This enriching course, teaches you the essentials of being a healthy, hygienic and productive, motivated individual. Allow us to cover some office and business-world basics with you and your staff.

Pinelands Business Network September Meeting

Time
Wednesday, September 14 · 8:00am - 10:00am
Location
Pinelands Library Hall, Howard Centre
Created By
Nicola Morris
More Info


PINELANDS BUSINESS NETWORK
Wednesday 14th September Meeting
Reminder ~ please rsvp for catering purposes

WGSA Spring Social and Networking Platform

Sat, 09/17/2011 - 16:00

Come relax, chat away, network (bring business cards) and just enjoy the spring air with fellow writers and friends in the film and language industry.

No bookings necessary – just show up!

Networking Event

Venue: THE ODD CAFE, shop 1, 116 Greenway Street, Greenside, Johannesburg.

Date and Time: 17 September 2011 at 16h00 to 19h00

SPRING CLEANING FOR NEW BEGINNINGS- Womens Network Spring Breakfast

Time : Saturday, September 24 · 9:00am - 11:30am
Location
Pastis Brasserie
Shop 12, High Constantia Center, Constantia Main Road
Created By
June Knight
More Info
Many of you asked why there wasnt a network for all Women not only those in business...so here it is...our first Saturday breakfast.

A Lasting Impression | Entrepreneur Magazine

Networking expert, Helen Nicholson is the author of Networking: How to get your black belt in business success and knows what it takes to make a good first impression in the business environment.

A Lasting Impression | Entrepreneur Magazine:

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Women in Business Presentation - CPT

Time 17 September • 15:00 - 18:00
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Location Protea Hotel Sea Point
Arthurs Road, Sea Point
Cape Town, South Africa
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Contact: Mariam (CTWEN) on 079 970 1646 or Nadeema (Travel Services) on 082 5760 290
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More info "Transforming Women in Business Through Innovation"


To all Women in Business,

Travel Service Cultural Tours invites you to a Presentation, promoting our latest Tour to Malaysia.

Benefit from networking | Marketing Donut

Here is an interesting article on how to benefit the most from networking.

In short every networking event that one attends must be approached with a plan in mind, so that you will garner maximum benefit from the meeting.

Successful networking can help you to raise your profile, meet new customers, develop your knowledge or skills, explore new ideas, find investment, establish partnerships, build a presence in other markets and source new suppliers.

Another thing that is interesting is most people buy from people they know and trust. How well do you get to know someone in 2 minutes by card dropping? Does it build trust or inspire confidence in you or your company/ product?

Benefit from networking | Marketing Donut:

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Mobile Mindshift

Join Strike Media as we launch The Mobile MindShift, a series of breakfast rendezvous to assist marketers and brands uncover the huge value inherent in mobile.

Selected speakers from all aspects of the mobile marketing industry will be seconded to present with a focus on edification and a minimal element of sales pitching. All you need to do is sit back, relax and take it all in whilst we keep your cup overflowing with our knowledge and expertise in the field of mobile. We’ll even cook your eggs for you!

Live Networking Event of the XING Cape Town Group

Time

Thursday, September 29 · 6:30pm - 10:30pm

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Location

to be announced

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Created By

Claus Lauter

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ForSouth Africa Social & Business Network

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You are cordially invited to attend the 42. 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, 29. September 2011 - 18:30 for 19:00

Double Your Sales workshop with Scott Picken - CPT

Double Your Sales workshop with Scott Picken 

Thursday 8 September

9am - 5pm

BOE Building, V&A Waterfront

R300 pp 

RSVP- sabefcpt.events@gmail.com

When booking please mention that you found the event on http://networkinginsa.blogspot.com/

Business Exchange Network Meeting - Northriding

Time

Tuesday, September 13 · 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Location

Soli Deo Gloria Boutique Hotel, Northriding

330A Boundary Road

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Created By

Business Exchange Network Fan Page, Samantha Eaton

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This is a group of like-minded individuals or company representatives who either already understand or would like to understand the importance of networking to build long term and sustainable relationships. We encourage people who are excited about their business, would like to meet with like-minded decision-makers, establish joint ventures and synergies, make quality contacts and offer referrals or reciprocal business and have the passion to grow their business.

Executive secretaries networking breakfast - CPT

The first of its kind in the Western Cape: An opportunity for Executive Secretaries to network with Industry Leaders and other Executive Secretaries at this exciting event!

September is the month in which we celebrate Secretaries Day! Join Magnificent PR and Industry Leaders for a morning of networking with other Office Professionals. Be empowered with the skills to dress for success, building your own personal brand and supercharging your communication skills.

Swingsports Welcoming Breakfast - JHB

Time

Monday, September 26 · 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Location

Mugg and Bean Cresta Mall

Buyers Naude

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Created By

Swingsports

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This will be aimed t give more insight into the company Swingsports and Its 2 divisions. This will be a great opportunity to network to please feel free to bring along some business cards. The breakfast will cost R100 per person. It will include Breakfast and either a bottomless coffee or Juice of your choice.

Business Network Plattekloof - focusing on productivity, energy and general wellness 7 September 2011

Please find attached our invitation to our breakfast meeting on:
Date: Wednesday 7 September 2011,
Venue: Encore Restaurant, Northlink College.
Time:  07:15 - 9:30 am. Arrive early and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Theme for this meeting:

"Simple solutions to the challenges of the fast paced lifestyles of today -
focusing on productivity, energy and general wellness in the corporate
environment" by Nicola O'Molony

The People You Meet At Networking Meetings

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Talk: SARS and the Freelancer

Time
Saturday, September 17 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Cape Town (Venue to be confirmed)
Created By
Writer's Guild South Africa
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Dear Writers' Guild members

Please diarise 17 September 2011 for a talk in Cape Town.

Time: 14:00 for 14:30
Topic: SARS and the Freelancer
Speaker: Robin Smith from SARS
Venue and cost: This event is being presented for LAMP partners (members of PEG, ASAIB, SATI, SAFREA and the Writers' Guild), so the venue and cost will be confirmed closer to the time depending on numbers.

In the meantime, please e-mail marlene any questions you have about tax as I would like to present a list of pertinent issues to the speaker: marlenerose@adept.co.za.

When booking please mention that you found the event on http://networkinginsa.blogspot.com/

Networking, Shopping and Pamper Party - Cape Town

Time
Saturday, September 17 · 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Alba Lounge - Upstairs at the Hildebrand Pierhead, V&A Waterfront
Created By
Lesley-Ann Erasmus, Lizel Harris
More Info
Would you like to network within a unique shopping experience - create new synergies within a line-up of like-minded business savvy people? Would u like all your questions answered about beauty/fashion/make-up/lifestyle trends and add some pampering while doing so?

Join us for an energetic networking & pampering party with fun, refreshments, great entertainment or just lazing on the luxurious Peroni deck at Alba Lounge with an idyllic backdrop of harbor views.

The event starts with short presentations from our VIP Sponsors. Then, networking begins as guests rotate through tables, sample and purchase product, and guests enjoy fantastic entertainment, chilling on the decks, catering and drinks. This is also an opportunity to distribute business cards, create synergies with other entrepreneurs. The venue is opulent and the target audiences are all within the caliber of LSM 6-10.
It’s all about creating a platform and where the key word is synergizing, all under one setting of luxury and having a great time doing it.

Women Empowerment Expo - Cape Town

Women Empowerment Expo (WEE) will be held on the 2nd sat in October, at Athlone Hewitt College in Cape Town. Women Empowerment Expo entails Guest Speakers, Exhibitions and Entertainment.
There will be various exhibitors, guest speakers, and a variety of entertainment conducted by females. This women orientated expo is an excellent networking and marketing opportunity, and will succeed to a fruitful manner to build clientele.
If you wish to exhibit and this interest you, inbox me or email fatimaebrahim640@gmail.com


When booking please mention that you found the event on http://networkinginsa.blogspot.com/

Lansdowne Business Network Breakfast- September 8th

Date: Thursday, September 8
Time : 7:30am - 9:30am
Location: Tashreeqas; Kromboom Rd; Rondebosch East
Created By: June Knight

More Info
We're back.
After a months break for the month of Ramadaan and the festival of Eid ul Fitr the Lansdowne Business Network is back to help you network to get work....
.....EID SPECIAL.....
Pay last years price:
Members R70 and Visitors R100.
Celebrate Spring with a delicous halaal breakfast while you listen to our dynamic speaker and live music provided by guitarist Elton and market your business and make valuable contacts!!!

Mobile Monday Joburg - Bringing the Mobile Community Together

Spring is just about here and Mobile Monday Joburg will be welcoming the change of season, "Russian Style" with a hot event with plenty of great networking, opportunities to connect, food and drinks all sponsored by Kaspersky and Westcon Security!

The subject we will be tackling this month is one which affects us all from brands, handset manufacturers, MNO's, agencies, marketers and the even the average mobile user, the subject is Mobile Security, come and learn more about the threats to mobile phones and how Kaspersky can help. Click here for a FREE trial of Kaspersky software

Free Coffee & Muffins with Gwynneth and Pastel Payroll & HR CPT

Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Date: Saturday, September 17
Location:Pastis Brasserie, High Constantia, Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town
Created By: Gwynneth Roberts, for Cape Town Business Networking
More Info:   RSVP gcroberts@mweb.co.za

When booking please mention that you found the event on http://networkinginsa.blogspot.com/

Employers Battle with Workers over Linkedin Contacts Written by Leslie Allan

Social networks have taken the business world by storm. In a few short years, they’ve become powerful tools for finding customers and strengthening existing relationships. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google + and others have become indispensible for professional networking by employees and businesses alike.
They also can be a source of legal trouble if you’re not careful.

Consider a social network account set up by an employee who is leaving the company. Is he expected to abandon the account, which may mingle professional and personal data? Or should he be ordered to stop accessing the professional network? If not, what are the implications for post-employment agreements that restrict communication with clients and colleagues? Now is the time to start thinking about these questions if you haven’t already. At least one company is discovering this the hard way – in court.

National Build a Business Road Show - JHB

National Build a Business Road Show
Venue: Urban Tree, Jo’burg
Date: Friday, 19th August 2011
Time: 08h00 – 10h30
Africa’s biggest entrepreneurial national initiative, the National Build a Business Road Show, brought to you by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC)…is a must for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Future Business Owners. Join us & witness the MAGIC of Top Line Success.

It’s absolutely FREE It’s a powerful experience filled with growth solutions, ideas, and strategies, that will jump start your business and get you moving in a positive and accelerated direction. Listen to key industry guest speakers, network and do business with like-minded SME decision makers, win great prizes, get new ideas, and seize big value – It’s the place to be and it’s all about building your business. You cannot afford to miss out on this all important value driven opportunity.

National Build a Business Road Show Cape Town

National Build a Business Road Show
Hosting the … 2011 My Business Seminars & Expo
Venue: Grandwest Casino - Cape Town
Date: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Time: 12h00 – 18h00

Africa’s biggest entrepreneurial national initiative, the National Build a Business Road Show, brought to you by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC)…is a must for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Future Business Owners.