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China Supplying the World
Even though China has alway had a finger in the proverbial business pie, its products have been improving over the years and now China has outdone the US as the leading economy in many business categories and has 88 brands in the Global Top 500 at this stage. From funding mining ventures in Africa to even taking the credit for making our vuvuzelas that are blown with great gusto at all the World Cup matches happening throughout the country, it is clear that doing business with the East is profitable for entrepreneurs and businesses alike.
Small companies are now getting on the bandwagon too and we have put together a range of material that will assist many small importers and exporters.
• Save 23% - Let DHL bring your import to your door
• All Roads Lead to China - with government assistance
• Get global visibility for your small import or export business
• DTI offers assistance for trade mission to India
Finally, loadshedding is coming back soon. Remember when we were all 'in the dark' on a regular basis because Eskom needed powercuts to save costs?
Electricity prices are set to rise another 25% next month and this brings us to the question, have you considered that Renewable Energy is the business of th 21st Century? Entrepreneurs are going to start coming up with yet more, and viable, energy saving methods and systems. So, if you have been considering a venture in this lucrative arena, perhaps the following article will really spur you on to go for it.
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ABOUT THE IDC
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC) is a self-financing, national Development Finance Institution (DFI). It was established in 1940 to promote economic growth and industrial development in South Africa. Our mandate includes the rest of the Africa , and we operate in a broad spectrum of industries. With our specialized knowledge and experience, can offer financial assistance to a wide variety of individuals and companies. We maintain financial independence and apply sound business principles to everything we do. As a self-financing, state-owned national DFI, the IDC provides financing to entrepreneurs engaged in competitive industries. Web: www.idc.co.za, E-mail: callcentre@idc.co.za, Tel: 086 069 3888. |
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Issue 99  17 June |
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competitions
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Win! Networking: How to Get Your Blackbelt in Business Success
Closing Date: 30 June 2010
Networking is a vitally important component of anyone's career. Without successful networking, businesspeople cannot raise their profiles to become visible in the marketplace, or build mutually beneficial business relationships. |
tech reviews
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Samsung Jet S8000
Smarter than Smartphone.
This is a double-edged sword for the phone: the Samsung Jet S8000 fits very well in the pocket and is a real pleasure to carry around compared to some of the other chunka-phones on offer. |
book reviews
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The Future of Money
The state of the global economy affects every single one of us. With economic growth threatened by financial regulation and the East and West at competitive odds, the real solutions to global recession can only come through international co-operation. |
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