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Issue 67 01 December 2008

Welcome to another edition of the dynamic and informative BizSmarts Newsletter – South Africa's premier SME & Technology mailer.


tech news you can use
FileMaker's new Bento 2 for Windows, Mac and the Web

FileMaker, Inc. develops award-winning database software. Its products include the legendary FileMaker Pro product line for Windows, Mac and the Web, and Bento personal database for Mac.
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The Axiz higher-capacity DataTraveler 150

The Kingston high-capacity 64GB DataTraveler 150 (DT150) USB Flash drive is now available from Axiz.

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Sales Tip Number 74 of 99: What do I need to learn to get ahead? What di I have to do to get ahead?

Want to get ahead? I'm going to give you the Realities and Strategies of Sales Success – your job is to make an implementation plan for each one.


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