|  Recognising the vital role retailers can play in the worldwide drive to conserve our precious seafood resources, Woolworths has formulated and is implementing a Sustainable Seafood policy. It has also just become the first South African retailer to sign the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative's (SASSI) Retail Charter. 26 Oct 2008 10:54 [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 [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 [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 [Su-Mari Du Bruyn] Too often we find that someone is appointed to a specific position, shown how the system works and then left to his own accord - that is it. Then, later when things go wrong, other people in the organisation are very surprised to learn that this individual gave poor customer service or does not know the first thing about the email program that he must use, for example. 20 May 2013 14:20 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which came into effect in April 2008, has far-reaching implications for vehicle buyers, particularly those interested in acquiring a used vehicle, yet there still is a lot of ignorance around with buyers being taken for a ride because they don't know their own rights. 22 May 2013 09:26 NEWSWATCH: CEO of First National Bank, Michael Jordaan, tweeted earlier today announcing his resignation: "After 10 years at the helm of FNB, I will step down at the end of 2013. Thanks for all your support." Jacques Celliers, currently the FNB Business Banking CEO, is expected to take the reins as of next year. 22 May 2013 11:06Ornico [Issued by Ornico] In this information age, where consumers are bombarded with endless content, brands will only remain relevant if they continuously evolve their identities to suit the consumer's changing needs. On May 30, 2013, Ornico CEO Oresti Patricios, will share some insights on the trends that have defined the consumer landscape in both local and global markets. The talk will be hosted at Odd Café in Greenside, Johannesburg from 18h00. 23 May 2013 13:23 Bizcommunity.com [Issued by Bizcommunity.com] The young, the gifted and the motivated had the opportunity to present their portfolios at the inaugural Portfolio Night Johannesburg on Wednesday, 22 May 2013, hosted by McCann Johannesburg, and Bizcommunity.com is thrilled to announce the judges' shortlist of five, one of whom will be the first South African Portfolio Night All-Star! 24 May 2013 12:46 | |