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Short 'n sweet

For those who took advantage of the wonderfully short week to cash in some vacation time, here's what you missed...

Clover has received the green light from the Competition Commission for the acquisition of Nkunzi Milkyway, which will see the company producing dairy products, including Ayrshire and organic milk, for Woolworths.

We had a look at the key questions an entrepreneur should ask when deciding to invest in a franchise, and the Global e-Commerce Logistics 2015 report shows us that e-tail will fail without efficient delivery systems.

Bizcommunity's Leigh Andrews finds out how to build a strong brand with some advice from Casaerstone's Trevor King.

And finally, a new trend in the packaging industry - fruit wrapped like confectionery...?

Have a sweet week!

Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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Today's top stories
Fruit packaging is feeling the flow

Fruit packaging could benefit from the flow wrapping packaging used in the confectionery industry...

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[Creative Business Exchange] How to build a strong brand

Leigh Andrews

Trevor King, marketing director of Caesarstone, shared his ideas and branding lessons at the Creative Business Exchange...

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Kagiso PMI declines to four-year lows at 45.4 points in April

Activity in one of SA's most productive sectors‚ manufacturing‚ deteriorated to four-year lows...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 129: A jam-packed show with Skype, Coca-Cola and more
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Derek Miller, Adelaide and Solomon Potgieter, Sharon Keith and Ian Drummond... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Outstanding stands recognised at Decorex Cape Town
Courtesy of some of South Africa's leading brands and designers, Cape Town décor lovers streamed to the CTICC over the April long weekend, to see the latest in décor and design trends and products... read more>>
Import/Export
Inflation set to rise as maize crop wilts

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

The maize crop volumes that SA will produce this year have been revised slightly upwards, but the country will still need to import and food prices could rise at a faster pace as a result... read more>>
Manufacturing
Offline coding a solution to FMD compliance

Issued by Pyrotec

As of January 2016, pharmaceutical manufacturers who sell their products on the European market will have to comply with the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD)... read more>>
Regulatory
Consumer Protection Act protects car buyers

Jeff Osborne

Many consumers are quick to threaten action by the CPA if they feel they've been duped, but the law isn't always on their side... read more>>
Research
Millennials not likely to use a company's products or services after a poor experience, report finds
According to Oracle's global report, Millennials and mobility: how businesses can tap into the app generation, nearly 55% of millennials say a poor mobile app experience would make them less likely to use a company's products or services... read more>>
Technology
Mobile motivation is sweeping Africa

Amr Shady

As the world celebrates Worker's Day to commemorate trade unions and labour movements, the mobile industry in Africa is expanding to fulfil the continent's growing needs for mobile solutions and create more opportunities for its workforce... read more>>
Aquatunes provides shower singers with backing tracks
Whether it's singing along to your favourite song in the shower or catching up with the news on the radio, the Aquatunes waterproof Bluetooth speaker from Grohe and Philips Sound will enhance your experience... read more>>
International
Cannes Chimera Initiative ready for your creative input
The 2015 Cannes Chimera Competition, jointly launched by Cannes Lions and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has opened for entries... read more>>
More International
Business
5 signs that your hard drive is about to fail

Roberto Caprio

Whether you have a solid state or mechanical drive, there is always a chance the device will fail... read more>>
How to speak on the telephone

Roane Swindon

You may have your reception area perfectly set up for creating the ideal first impression, but are your receptionists and employees extending that impression on the telephone? read more>>
Lifestyle
One&Only Cape Town: foodie heaven

Eugene Yiga

TripAdvisor chose Cape Town as one of its top destinations for 2015 and what better way to experience one of the best cities on the planet than by staying at one of Africa's best hotels? read more>>
Jobs offered
Interior Designer - Cape Town
Roche Bobois, the world leader in luxury furniture and decoration is now recruiting for is opening in Cape Town. Read more >>



New events to diarise
SMME Roadshow Opportunity
Cape Media - 6 May 2015, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni | 8 Jul 2015, Port Elizabeth | 18 Aug 2015, Durban | 10 Sep 2015, Cape Town

E-Commerce Law and Security Conference 2015
Alpha Omega Events - 3 Jun 2015 to 4 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

2015 Africa CEO Roundtable and Conference on CSR
ThistlePraxis Consulting Limited - 18 Jun 2015 to 19 Jun 2015, Lagos

Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2015
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 30 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

The South African Book Fair 2015
A Better World Network (Pty) Ltd - 31 Jul 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Winelands Bridal Fair 2015
Donato Events - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Stellenbosch

5th Annual Customer Experience
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Cape Homemakers Expo
Cape Homemakers Expo - 27 Aug 2015 to 30 Aug 2015, Cape Town

SEAexpo 2015
C-Major Productions - 4 Sep 2015 to 5 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Smart Procurement World 2015
Commerce Edge South Africa Pty LTD - 8 Sep 2015 to 10 Sep 2015, Johanneburg | 1 Mar 2016 to 3 Mar 2016, Cape Town

Upcoming events
Renewables & Energy Forum South Africa Conference
REFSA Conference - 5 May 2015, Johannesburg

REFSA 2015
DLO Energy - 5 May 2015, Johannesburg

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