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Reality check: What can you claim for a frog in a salad?

Neville Melville

Within minutes of reading the article about the frog found in the Woolies salad, I read a new complaint received by my office about a bolt found in a loaf of bread. The person making the complaint is seeking R35,000 in compensation...

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Avoid lawyers and be human...

Grace Belger

There is a lesson here for Cell C (and other companies, for that matter) in the Cell C banner debacle. When you are facing a reputational crisis the worst reaction is be defensive; run to the lawyers and advertise...

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Service: two wrong feet and ugly shoes

Dylan Balkind

What a swirl of service-siren crazy we've been treated to. Not the mad kind, the good kind - and finally! Because service is bollocks in South Africa and peeps be getting tired of having to lick their own...

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Banking & Finance
Women to lead the future of entrepreneurship
FNB Business has seen an increase in the number of female-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs over the past two years. The bank says the average growth rate in women-owned businesses within the its business customer base is approximately 11%, generally fluctuating with the economic cycle. read more>>
CSI
Belvedere vodka goes (RED)
A special edition bottling of Belvedere premium vodka, which has teamed up with (RED) to raise proceeds for the global fund that finances programs to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa, has been launched in South Africa... read more>>
Franchising
Fundamentals of business form integral part of new franchising incubator programme
Standard Bank and Franchising Plus have collaborated to launch a unique 'Franchising Incubator' programme. The objective of the programme is to assist these businesses to develop a sound strategy for expansion... read more>>
Hospitality
Chantel Dartnall, Mosaic double their honours
Chantel Dartnall and her restaurant, Mosaic at The Orient, have excelled, as Dartnall wins South African Chef of the Year again and the restaurant is placed in the Top 5 best eating establishments in the country... read more>>
2014 Eat Out Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2014 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards, which celebrate culinary distinction and talent across South Africa, have been announced. read more>>
Packaging
Are you thinking outside the box?

Issued by Pyrotec

In order for manufacturers to stay competitive in this environment, they need to look at more innovative ways to display and change up their look and feel of the presentation labelling of products... read more>>
Retail Marketing
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 114: Green PR and employee training strategies
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 20 November 2014, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Angela Barter and Ivanna Granelli... read more>>
International
Digital excellence honoured with Asian Digital Media Awards
SINGAPORE: The winners of the Asian Digital Media Awards have been announced in Singapore... read more>>
How to make your first e-commerce sale
NEW YORK CITY, US: With Cyber Monday just around the corner, many established online businesses are looking forward to the huge spike in sales... read more>>
More International
Government
Tax Statistics bulletin reveals areas of growing concern
The SA Revenue Services (SARS) and the National Treasury released an annual Tax Statistics bulletin at the beginning of November, which tables revenue collection and provides insights into economic indicators... read more>>
JCSE ICT skills survey reveals SA's critical skills gap
Trends such as the Internet of Things have fast become a reality, and while these new and emerging technologies create strong demand for certain skill sets, they reshape others and it often results in many employees becoming redundant. - Adrian Schofield ... read more>>
More Government news
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Live SA - 27 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Cyber Law and Security Conference 2014
Alpha Omega Events - 2 Dec 2014 to 3 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

LeKap Lifestyle Fair 2014
Vivid Luxury - 6 Dec 2014 Cape Town

Richies Toy Fair
RICHIES MODEL CARS - 6 Dec 2014 to 7 Dec 2014 Johannesburg, Randburg

The Oyster Box Hotel Bridal Fair
SA Bridal Fairs - 7 Dec 2014 Umhlanga

Retail Banking Digitalisation Conference 2015
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Stokvelex Bokone Bophirima (North West) 2015
7colors Communications - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015 Mafikeng

Wholesale Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 25 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Contactless Payments Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 4 Mar 2015 to 5 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Renewables & Energy Forum South Africa Conference
REFSA CONFERENCE - 5 May 2015 Johannesburg

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Win with Social Customer Care this Festive Season - 21 Nov 2014 Cape Town
How Tesco have made sure they stay ahead of the social customer care rush and how Gorilla Creative Media have put their clients in the pound seat this festive season. Read more >>


Advanced carbon footprint masterclass
GCX Africa - 19 Nov 2014 to 20 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Limpopo Youth Franchise Expo
Seven Colors Communications - 19 Nov 2014 to 21 Nov 2014 Polokwane (Pietersburg)

Advanced carbon footprint masterclass
GCX Africa - 19 Nov 2014 to 20 Nov 2014 Cape Town

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Startup Picnic
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