survival strategies 
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Solve Your Working Capital Crisis by Leveraging Debtors
An under-utilised financial tool in South Africa , debtor finance, if properly understood and applied, can solve a company's working capital challenges – simply by leveraging its debtors as assets.
Make the Most of Financial Lifelines
While a number of financial lifelines have been developed for sinking South African consumers, individuals need to make certain that they've broken old habits if they are truly going to benefit from the aid. |
growth
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The Right Time to Seek Investors
While investment into South African small businesses is key to ensuring a sufficient number achieve growth, a cash injection at the right of a businesses development stage is paramount.
More Growth for Responsible Tour Operators in SA
Many tourist operators recognise that no matter how cautious or prepared they are accidents will happen when dealing with tourists. As such most operators have indemnity cover. |
competition
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Win a Global SME Business Toolkit
Closing Date: 10/27/2008
The Global Business School of Entrepreneurship, together with BizAssist.co.za, is giving away two copies of the Global SME Business Toolkit. To enter competition - fill in your details on form below. |
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bizsmarts news
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MWEB launches Sharepoint hosted document server for SMEs
MWEB Business has introduced SharePoint, a web-based server solution that provides real time access to and sharing of information for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). SharePoint allows users access to a central document repository where they can upload documents, track changes and share critical information without incurring the costs of installing server hardware.
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Reinstatement of B-BBEE Verification agencies
After having suspended the process for B-BBEE accreditation last month with little explanation, SANAS, the body chosen by the government to run the accreditation process, have announced the process' reinstatement. For companies still looking to become B-BBEE compliant and for those who underwent the process of applying for their certificates, which would have all but lost their meaning without accredited verification agencies, the move is set to be welcomed.
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Neotel and Samsung Networking Announce Joint SME Offering
Neotel , South Africa 's new telecommunications operator, has announced the launch of NeoFlex Voice, its first SME product. This unique offering, which is pending ICASA approval, has been launched in partnership with Samsung Networking, Neotel's new channel partner. |
sales
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Successful Online Selling Tips
An online selling bonanza awaits South Africa 's internet-savvy entrepreneurs. Christmas 2007 yielded a 100% plus increase over previous years, and this year more of the same can be expected. |
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who are we
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Warwick Smith-Chandler
[Editorial Director]
Warwick Smith-Chandler has motivated and inspired entrepreneurs ever since he launched South Africa's first entrepreneurial magazine, ‘Your Own Business'. A pioneer in internet publishing, he launched Bizassist.co.za in 1998, which has become South Africa's most widely-read SME business portal.
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BizAssist.co.za - the one-stop, online resource for South African SMEs and entrepreneurs. BizAssist is designed to assist you in running your small business. We have gathered all the resources and information you might require and host them in one place so that you can make BizAssist your one-stop business website. |
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Issue 64  21 October 2008
Welcome to another edition of the dynamic and informative BizSmarts Newsletter – South Africa's premier SME & Technology mailer. |
tech news you can use
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Save ‘precious bandwidth' with revamped email filter
Securicom's e-Purifier combines best-of-breed anti-spam, anti-virus and content security products to protect companies against a host of e-mail threats. Securicom is one of only a handful of IT security providers to offer a one-stop solution and support, and the only company to offer three layers of anti-virus protection.
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McAfee announces Total Protection for Secure Business
McAfee has announced the release of the McAfee Total Protection (ToPS) for Secure Business, a comprehensive suite that offers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) complete security in one easy-to-manage package.
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New Konica Minolta bizhub C200 tailored for SMBs
The perfect fit for any small to mid-sized office , Konica Minolta ' s new bizhub C200 boasts a range of features at entry-level prices and is set to provide ‘colour for everyone'.
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Another Way to Save With the Vox ADSL Pone
The Vox ADSL Phone offers small businesses the opportunity to save up to 50 % per month on call costs . Easy to use and install, utilising this service is another measure SMEs can take to reduce operating costs without compromising on customer service standards or staff efficiency. |
mobility
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Regus puts out-of-office productivity into SMEs' pockets
Regus, the world's leading provider of workplace solutions, introduced a unique and innovative programme that seems custom-designed for South Africa 's skill-starved economy earlier this month – the Businessworld membership card that ensures on-the-go connectivity for mobile executives. |
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