WELCOME TO BIZSMARTS NEWS
ISSUE 13
18 AUGUST 2006
COMPETITIONS

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UPCOMING SME EVENTS

LOOKING FOR TRAINING???

We offer high-quality, skills-building workshops that will add value in terms of knowledge and skills. Presented in Cape Town & Johannesburg!



Project Management – one and two day workshops. This project management learning ladder has been designed according to internationally acclaimed project management standards. The ladder consists of three workshops: Basic, Intermediate and
Advanced Level.

Event Management Skills – two day workshop
This course will enable you to understand
and implement some fundamental, yet simple
foundation steps to ensure the success of any
event that you will be required to put together.

Business Survival Skills for New Managers
TWO DAY WORKSHOP
From Managing Self to managing others!
This course will explore the self-knowledge, management competencies, leadership
characteristics, and appropriate communication processes required to build superior
work teams.

Visit our website for more information on other workshops we offer: www.kr.co.za

INVEST IN YOURSELF!!
Cape Town: Maureen Joubert - (021) 919 7687 maureen@knowres.co.za
Johannesburg: Zia Crous - (011) 880 8540 zia@knowres.co.za

WHO ARE WE?

Shawn Hancock [Designer]
Warwick
Smith-Chandler [Editor]
Louise le Riche
[Assistant Editor]
Storm Buckingham
[Editorial Assistant]
Ashleen Cupido [Advertising]


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SME NEWS HEADLINES

Turn your PC into the equivalent of 7 PC's with the Xtenda X300
Do more with less - turn one PC into the equivalent of 7 PC’s! Ncomputing’s new patent pending technology allows you to create a small network of up to seven users per PC easily and affordably. No hassles configuring a router, switch or a hub – just plug it in: load our terminal server software and you’re ready to go.

Free JobCentre to all BizSmart Readers
South Africa's most respected SME portal www.BizAssist.co.za is proud to announce the launch of the newest addition to the portal - BizAssist.co.za's JobCentre. Employers and employees will now be able to post as well as browse a variety of job vacancies ranging from aviation to marketing , at absolutely no charge whatsoever. To post your free vacancy or search for the job of your dreams, visit BizAssist.co.za today and click on the link on the left hand side of the page entitled JobCentre or simply follow this link

The secrets of turning average salespeople into exceptional salespeople
There is not a single SME that will say no to extra sales. BizAssist found an instant solution to get exactly that.

Fifa’s greed set to disappoint entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs and business owners hoping to cash in on the opportunities and promotions of the upcoming 2010 soccer World Cup may be in for a disappointment.

Online Advertising – a growing international trend

Spending on online advertising in the United States is expected to reach $25.9 billion by 2011, almost 9 percent of the total ad-spend, a market research firm said Monday.

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KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES
Supplier and publisher of Business books, training videos and high-quality workshops & conferences! Visit our bookshop @ 86 Edward Street, Bellville
Tygervalley or visit www.kr.co.za



JG ELECTRONICS
Our range on novelty print systems, can print full photographic quality colour (even photographs), onto items such as plates, Tshirts (which never wash out), Tiles, Mugs, Tiles, Puzzles, Mousepads and so on. We also have systems for printing photo's onto crystal, and also systems which can sandblast extremely fine detail (including photographs), onto Marble, Granite, Wood, Metal, Perspex, Glass and so on. www.jgelectronics.com


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BUSINESS SERVICES

Fact Business Corporation
Register your CC by online application, no need to visit our offices. Sit back and relax while this professional VIP service takes 1 to 5 days and only costs R450.

Tel: (017) 714 1959
E-mail:
marthinus@factcorp.co.za
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Active English
Learning at Active English, Teaching at Active English, Make Money, New & Fun - Business Opportunity click here for more info.

Tel: 082 714 1155
E-mail: englishathome@mweb.co.za
Web: www.activeenglish.co.za

Purple Orange
Purple Orange Communications (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic, driven IT
Communications Company, committed to provide cost effective solutions and
IT support to any individual, SME or larger organisation. Contact us now!

Tel: 012 329 3609
E-mail: info@purpleorange.co.za

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