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Portfolio Night Johannesburg: Bizcommunity launches a shooting star

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity is pleased to announce a worthy winner of the ticket to attend McCann Johannesburg's Portfolio Night initiative coming up this Wednesday, 22 May 2013, as judged by Biz creative director Terry Levin ! 20 May 2013 14:13

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Students, don't forget to enter Biz's Portfolio Night competition!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] A reminder once again to all branding, design or advertising students in Jozi to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week, Wednesday, 22 May! Complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday, 20 May. You will need to create a MyBiz Profile if you don't have one already. 17 May 2013 11:04

The Brand Union

What makes Coca-Cola an iconic brand?

[Issued by The Brand Union] And how do I build one? 8 Apr 2013 12:43

New Zealand Natural Ice Cream opens first franchise in Pretoria

New Zealand Natural Ice Cream has officially launched its first parlour at the food court in Menlyn Park shopping centre Pretoria, offering its range premium ice creams, sorbets & frozen yoghurt and a range of smoothies, sundaes, pancakes, waffles and fresh fruit juices. 10 Apr 2013 11:45

Seven stages in becoming an industry expert

[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video] 13 Apr 2013 06:31

Solar powered electricity ... energy's best kept secret

[Roger Metcalfe] A silent revolution is taking place in the world of electrical energy - and few people are fully aware of its potential. 16 Apr 2013 06:01

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Tiger Wheel & Tyre expands product offering to include batteries

[Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre] As the temperature continues to drop, the likelihood that your car battery will fail increases proportionately. Fortunately, Tiger Wheel & Tyre has big news that means you won't be left out in the cold with a dead battery this winter. The company that motorists trust most to meet their wheel and tyre needs has announced that its stores will now also sell and fit the ATLASBX brand of automotive batteries. 30 Apr 2013 14:48

Implications of changes in Seta Grant Regulations

The Seta Grant Regulations were gazetted on 3 December, 2012, and the many changes came into effect on 1 April 2013. Speaking at a workshop in Bryanston on 30 April, held by Siyakha Consulting to update companies on the changes and the impact for business, Dionne Kerr, CEO and founder of Siyakha Consulting said that it's imperative for business to understand and apply these changes if they are to ensure optimal return on investment. 6 May 2013 07:36

The Exchange - fashion for organ donors

Only by becoming an organ donor can customers shop at The Exchange, a fashion boutique opened by Native at Cavendish Square in Cape Town on Friday 10 May 2013. Described as the world's first cashless fashion boutique, it is stocked with clothing and accessories from more than 25 of South Africa's top designers. 13 May 2013 10:04

Franchising 'a great way to get jobless back to work'

Franchising could be the answer to South Africa's high and rising unemployment problem, delegates to the International Franchise and Entrepreneurs' Expo in Johannesburg were told Thursday, 9 May 2013. 13 May 2013 12:36

IMPERIAL Logistics

Imperial strengthens footprint in Africa

[Issued by IMPERIAL Logistics] Imperial Holdings Limited has acquired 49% of MDS, a leading logistics provider in Nigeria, for a cash consideration of US$26 million. All conditions precedent have been fulfilled and the transaction is therefore unconditional. The transaction gives the Imperial group entry into the logistics sector of the fast growing Nigerian FMCG, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries. 14 May 2013 11:14

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Be big on biz with Portfolio Night and Bizcommunity - competition

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] If you are a branding, design or advertising student in Johannesburg, by Thursday next week your life may have changed forever! After years of negotiations, the largest one-day advertising portfolio review in the world, Portfolio Night, is finally making it to Johannesburg, South Africa - and Bizcommunity, in conjunction with McCann Johannesburg, has one ticket of the coveted 150 to give away. 15 May 2013 11:32

The "management" in customer engagement strategies

[Ian Steyn] Most South African retailers have added some form of product line extension to their standard offering of household items and produce, so that grocery stores are not just grocery stores anymore. Even corner cafés are selling electricity and airtime, whilst the larger chain stores now allow customers to pay their bills and speeding fines, or even book flights or join incentive programs. 16 May 2013 12:17