PrintVillage, Inc. and its digital dye sublimation division, US Sublimation, are to introduce the Velotex direct-to-textile and sublimation system for digital printing on textiles. 17 Sep 2007
What does a leggy fashionista and a wardrobe-challenged over-conservative executive have in common? Why, shoes of course. 17 Sep 2007
Where are women sales gurus? If you browse bookstore shelves, read popular sales magazines, or attend national sales events, women sales "experts" are largely non-existent in an industry dominated by male sales experts. 17 Sep 2007
Will the reorganisation help Philips achieve its growth goals? Jan Willem Berghuis, a financial analyst at Kempen & Co., says he is convinced Philips can do it. The company has a debt-free balance sheet, so it could double earnings through acquisitions or share buybacks. Instead, it has said it plans to grow its operational margin from 7.5% to 10% organically by 2010. 17 Sep 2007
Good service prototypes appeal to the emotions and avoid drawing attention to features, costs, and applications that can clutter the conversation and derail the excitement factor. Storytelling, vignettes, cartoons, amateur videos - all are low-budget tools that bypass the intellectual "gristmill" and go straight to the heart. 17 Sep 2007
Customer (client) centricity is increasingly driving outsourcing in the workplace with the client becoming far more influential in determining the choice of meal options provided by outsourced catering concerns to the client's employees. 14 Sep 2007
President Robert Mugabe's main propaganda arm, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, is in crisis following massive staff resignations, New Zimbabwe.com has revealed – 111 staff have left in the past nine months. 14 Sep 2007
Brandhouse invites all bartenders in South Africa to take part in the National Classic Cocktail Competition 2007/2008. SA's bartenders now have the opportunity to be creative and charismatic – so put yourself to the test, be a part of new trends and developments, submit your own cocktails, take on the world's best - and win the trip of a lifetime! 14 Sep 2007
Microsoft struck again in the consumer hardware space on Wednesday, rolling out new hardware with special emphasis on notebook computers. Two new mice are focused on laptop use, and one of the new webcams the company unveiled is designed for notebooks as well. One of the mice features Bluetooth connectivity, while the other has a transceiver containing a 1 GB thumb drive. 14 Sep 2007
Residents of Middleburg in Mpumalanga can now look forward to having their renovation, building, and construction material needs catered for by a brand new Pick & Build, being the latest edition to this national franchise company. 14 Sep 2007
The estate, situated just outside Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, has claimed two awards at the 2007 MUNDUSvini International Wine Awards. 14 Sep 2007
Struggling to boost its foreign currency reserves, a cash-strapped Zimbabwe government this week began charging duty in forex for imported footwear and clothing items, including underwear, we can reveal. A Zimbabwean opposition MP described the latest move as “absolutely barmy.” 13 Sep 2007
The new Co-operative Banking Bill 2007, which was passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 11 September, will allow low income earners access to banking services. 13 Sep 2007
USA - For nearly half of all Americans, the old saying that "money burns a hole in your pocket" is true - at least, when it comes to cash. Every year, about $2,340 in cash "disappears" from Americans' wallets when people simply lose track of their spending, according to a new survey commissioned by Visa USA. 13 Sep 2007
USA - This month's 'thebigidea', a recurrent section in the Pohly Company's Fuel newsletter, focuses on the how to keep consumer traffic flowing through the doors despite high fuel prices. Perhaps South African retailers could also use a few pointers to increase customer loyalty while keeping costs down in the wake of the National Credit Act's attempt to curb rampant spending. 13 Sep 2007
The website promotion and SEO service provider www.servicewrap.net, with five years experience in online marketing and top 10 ranking optimisation, keeps a close eye on seasonal trends for purchase. And this year sees a remarkable change in events, with website business owners preparing their Christmas SEO and website promotion campaigns now - at least 3 months early. 13 Sep 2007
Triumph Tri-Action Power Sports Bra has been voted the Best Sports Bra in a recent review done by gear editor, Lisa de Speville in the September issue of Runner's World magazine. 13 Sep 2007
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Overall, the US pharmaceutical industry is coming up short when it comes to affectively marketing with a Web presence, according to a recent report. "Something as simple as offering mobile or Internet alerts to prompt patients to take their medicine are opt-in tactics that benefit patients and boost compliance," the report recommends. 13 Sep 2007
The opposition-dominated Parliament of Malawi has cut funding to public broadcasters over claims that the government uses them as propaganda tools. The move is likely to mean more competition for private broadcasters for a slice of radio advertising revenues in Malawi. 13 Sep 2007
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