Brothers David and Justin Letschert have turned a R3-million a year local operation into a R661-million worldwide player in only seven years. 7 Apr 2008
A major challenge in any business is introducing change, without disrupting what already works... 7 Apr 2008
Effective 16 May 2008, Caxton's community newspaper Record Shoshanguve will be discontinued and replaced by the community newspaper Record Noweto. Sales and marketing for the paper will continue to be handled by the Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB). 7 Apr 2008
This acquisition allows the company to enter into the fast-growing agri-processing market. 7 Apr 2008
An effective or so-called ‘sticky' website – one that generates traffic and ensures that visitors return - is a core element of any business development and digital marketing strategy within the automotive industry. This is the viewpoint of Mynhardt Oosthuizen, executive director at eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting the automotive sector. 4 Apr 2008
Global foreign exchange retail giant, Travelex, operated locally by FX Africa, has chosen international rugby player Schalk Burger to be its “brand ambassador” in South Africa. 4 Apr 2008
When you're tearing your hair out wondering what to cook for the family tonight, there's nothing better than a daily SMS filled with innovative and convenient meal ideas to get rid of oven doubt. 4 Apr 2008
kulula, which offers complete travel packages online, has contracted paid-for-search expert Clicks2Customers to boost bookings for its flight, car, hotel and holiday package offerings by driving more search-engine traffic to its website. 4 Apr 2008
Recently arrived from the Mediterranean shores of sunny Italy, Viander is bringing a food revolution to the culinary industry of South Africa. 4 Apr 2008
Do you dress in style? Are you up with the latest fashions? Then get to Mdantsane City Mall in NU6; it officially opens on April 24. And while you're about it... feel like enjoying a meal? 4 Apr 2008
Three young female entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industries have received a cash injection from the South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd totalling R95,000. 4 Apr 2008
After 16 judges debated the merits of the winners of 12 Creative Circle Monthly Awards, JWT SA's Ford Bantam 'Ubuntu' commercial won the 2007 Creative Circle Award in the film category. 4 Apr 2008
Savanna says its first online campaign is a massive success. 3 Apr 2008
Magnum, one of the world's leading ice-cream brands, synonymous with indulgent pleasure and temptation, has appointed the breathtaking Eva Longoria as the spokesperson for the brand globally for 2008. 3 Apr 2008
As from 2008, Pyrotec is hosting the Pyro Inspirations Awards on a bi-monthly basis where a panel of judges representing various industries evaluates on-pack promotional labelling in terms of originality, impact and clever use of space. From seven finalists, Purple Hat's BIC Megalighter Fix-a-Form booklet label was announced as the winner for the March award. 3 Apr 2008
Meat processor and retailer Best Cut aims to grow its customer base and boost production to benefit from rising meat prices that make its products an attractive alternative. 3 Apr 2008
Appletiser's expansion into global markets continues to show strong returns, the company says, with the successful launch of Peartiser supporting double-digit global growth for the South African-born beverage brand. The brand's growth in the United Kingdom has been particularly strong over 2007, coming in at over 30%. 3 Apr 2008
Sony Pictures Television has unveiled a movie network for mobile TV called "Pix." Subscribers of the AT&T Mobile TV services - which will launch in May - will have access to Pix content. 3 Apr 2008
We've spent a lot of time laughing in our office this past week. Why? "Builder's tea", "a cup of Joe": these are just two of the terms our mix of Americans and Brits have been translating and teaching one another. 3 Apr 2008
South Africa's recently launched ‘socia media-cum-online retail outlet' Springleap isn't closing down – it was just another April Fool's prank designed to garner publicity. 3 Apr 2008
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