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Watch out for buy-outs
Consumers should be wary of contract buy-outs, check the small print and be sceptical about the 'sweeteners' attached to any offer, says Aki Kalliatakis... read more>>



Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 141: IMC speakers Mel Attree and Enzo Scarcella and Native's Ben Wagner
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, 23 July 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats Mel Attree, Enzo Scarcella and Ben Wagner... read more>>
Brand News
Belvedere Vodka named Vodka Producer of the Year
Belvedere Vodka has been named Vodka Producer of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge 2015 (ISC), a blind-tasting spirits competition. Belvedere also won one trophy and four Gold Medals in different categories... read more>>
Commercial Property
Restaurants opt for Rivonia Junction
Dominos has chosen Rivonia Junction for the location of its first store in Johannesburg... read more>>
Engage & win with LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS

This unique seminar (13 August in CAPE TOWN), will offer FRESH insight about the Entry-Level market / BoP and REAL solutions on how to engage & win with this growing market! Also hear from REAL Informal Traders!


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Exhibitions & Events
My Business Expo comes to Port Elizabeth
The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) is gearing up to host its 7th My Business Expo in Port Elizabeth for thousands of delegates from all over the Eastern Cape and beyond... read more>>
British expert to address 2015 Nederburg Auction
The wine world is going through a revolution that is passing almost unnoticed, said Robert Joseph, British wine expert, highly acclaimed writer and keynote speaker at the 41st annual Nederburg Auction on Saturday, 12 September 2015... read more>>
FMCG
Win a trip to Switzerland with Chocolat Frey
If you're a Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, Chocolat Frey is giving one family of four the chance to win a trip to the city of Lucerne, in the heart of Switzerland... read more>>
Franchising
Moyo makes a comeback
Urban African dining restaurant chain, Moyo, has made a robust comeback under the direction of Fournews, and is experiencing positive revenue growth from their five restaurants... read more>>
Regulatory
Voluntary registration: when to raise your hand

Varusha Moodaley

A person is obliged to register as a value-added tax (VAT) vendor where such person makes taxable supplies (comprising standard and zero-rated supplies) in excess of R1 million in a consecutive period of 12 months. read more>>
Retail Marketing
How to reach and engage with poor consumers, also referred to as the Bottom of the Pyramid

Issued by Knowledge Resources

Increasingly companies are trying to tap into the Low-Income market, but finding it extremely challenging. Discover some of the secrets, tactics and innovation required to succeed at the BoP!... read more>>
Sales
AVI FY HEPS seen 9% to 10% higher at between 418c and 422c
AVI's headline earnings per share (HEPS) are expected to increase by between 9% and 10% to between 418c and 422c in the year ended June 30 2015 from the previous year's 383.6c, the consumer products company said in a voluntary trading update on Tuesday... read more>>
Training
Col'Cacchio pizzeria launches e-learning for staff
Col'Cacchio pizzeria has launched its e-learning staff training platform, which is used as a training tool and provides staff with the resources necessary to develop their restaurant and hospitality skills... read more>>
International
EU opens probe into Rexam beverage can takeover
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The EU's competition regulator opened an in-depth probe on Monday into the proposed takeover of Rexam, the British maker of beverage cans, by US peer Ball Corporation in an offer worth £4.3 billion ($6.6 billion; €5.8 billion)... read more>>
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New events to diarise
The South African Book Fair 2015
A Better World Network (Pty) Ltd - 31 Jul 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Winelands Bridal Fair 2015
Donato Events - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Stellenbosch

5th Telecom CEM, CRM and Loyalty Summit
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

5th Annual Customer Experience
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards
ABN Productions - 26 Aug 2015, Lagos | 17 Sep 2015, Nairobi | 1 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Rustenburg Car, Fashion and Bike Expo
Urban Entertainment Movement - 28 Aug 2015 to 29 Aug 2015, Rustenburg

Smart Procurement World 2015
Commerce Edge South Africa Pty Ltd - 8 Sep 2015 to 10 Sep 2015, Johanneburg | 1 Mar 2016 to 3 Mar 2016, Cape Town

7th Annual Public Sector Supply Chain Summit
Commerce Edge South Africa Pty LTD - 8 Sep 2015 to 9 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

3rd Annual Absa Enterprise Supplier Development
Commerce Edge South Africa Pty LTD - 9 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Bridal Fair at The Oyster Box Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 15 Nov 2015, Umhlanga

Upcoming events
National Antiques and Decorative Arts Faire 2015
NAADA - 24 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Sandton, Johannesburg

Gauteng Motor Fest
Thebe Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd - 24 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Brakpan

The East Rand Wedding Show
East Rand Wedding Show - 25 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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