This survey, which covers 61 markets across five regions around the world, accounting for more than 85% of the world's GDP and over 70% of the world's population, focuses on categories that contain products used around the home to keep it clean and running smoothly. Examples include dish, laundry and hand detergents; brooms, brushes and mops; bleaches and disinfectants; batteries; and plastic and aluminium wraps and bags. 17 Mar 2008
Inbound linkage to your site is extremely important, but it must be done correctly. What is correctly? First and foremost, avoid link exchanges and other free-for-all link reciprocation schemes -- including a "links" page or "resources" page in which anybody can join. Only link to sites you personally know, and keep these to a minimum. 17 Mar 2008
With a little help from her friends, Sharon Keith has blazed a head-spinning path in the world of corporate branding. 17 Mar 2008
With the cost of traditional advertising skyrocketing and a glut of ads fighting for consumer attention, Metropolitan Health Group (MHG) has cut through the proverbial marketing clutter with their multi-functional branded vendor trolleys, recently launched in Adderley Street, Cape Town. 14 Mar 2008
Every residential property under the eThekwini Municipality will be exempted from paying rates on the first R120,000, regardless of its market value. The move promises to put more money into property-owners' pockets, which in turn could boost their spend on consumables. 14 Mar 2008
Operators within the automotive industry face the prospect of trade within a turbulent market and acknowledge the importance of strategic technology solutions. So claims Callie Human, executive director at eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting the automotive sector. 14 Mar 2008
Amy Kleinhans-Curd, former Miss South Africa and director of Dial A Teacher, an organisation that assists students telephonically with their homework and research, is encouraging nominations in the education category of the Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award. 14 Mar 2008
Not only is the number of South Africans who make use of financial products growing, but the rate at which they are taking up these products is also increasing. The biggest winner in the product stakes has been the funeral sector, and particularly informal burial societies, which was the product to watch in 2007. This series of documents, courtesy of FinScope South Africa 2007, provides the key findings of the financial products sectors in South Africa. 14 Mar 2008
UK-based property company is courting international retailers who might take space in the company's prime shopping centres. 14 Mar 2008
EcoUnit, the rewards program connecting consumers with environmentally-responsible products and services, has announced the results of its inaugural "Voice of the Green Consumer" survey. Based on responses from its database* of thousands of eco-aware consumers, it's clear that consumer buying power will increasingly be the catalyst for corporations to green themselves and their products. 14 Mar 2008
Buying a commercial fridge used to be a dull job when it came to choosing the finish. Like Henry Ford, the suppliers would offer 'any finish you like, so long as it's stainless steel'. Now British manufacturer Precision has developed a range of commercial cabinets that look exciting but are every bit as tough and hygienic as the traditional type. 14 Mar 2008
More people than ever before in the UK, are shopping at supermarkets for items other than food, reveals new research from Verdict Consulting, a specialist division of Verdict Research reveals. 14 Mar 2008
The brand has increased headline earnings per share in a period other clothing retailers found the going tough. 13 Mar 2008
2010 offers a wide range of business opportunities, and franchising could hold the key to opening and facilitating many of them. 13 Mar 2008
Fashion Exchange +27, an essential business conference aimed at educating and elevating all role-players within the fashion industry in South Africa, will take place from 29 - 30 May 2008, at The Runway in Woodstock, Cape Town. 13 Mar 2008
Steel merchant takes a step costing R57m with the intention of boosting its range of products. 13 Mar 2008
As a business process aided by technology, CRM is growing up. Most small businesses realise customer relationship management is about more than simply tracking customer contacts, and most CRM vendors now know a "one-size-fits-all" CRM system usually doesn't deliver what businesses need. 13 Mar 2008
By determining the behavioral preferences of the customers coming to their store, e-marketers can align language and behavior of the Web site to provide those customers with the best shopping experience, one that feels tailored for them. Similarly, outbound marketing and traffic generation activities can be aligned. 13 Mar 2008
For 10 years, Hout Bay, near Cape Town, has been caring for their environment with their recycling efforts. Recently, the 3 R's Recycling Group initiated yet another recycling project in the area and Appletiser committed to the project by sponsoring a total of 220 recycle bins to all the schools in Hout Bay. 13 Mar 2008
Gallagher Estate Conference & Exhibition Centre celebrated a year of training and upliftment success with the graduation of its 3rd intake of in-house trained and certified Food & Beverage Service Personnel. 13 Mar 2008
