Paarl Wellington Coffee News

A friend of mine told me this story last week and I was so impressed that I have to share it. One of his favorite lunch spots is a not-too-big restaurant. They have a customer loyalty program and in a nutshell, the more you eat there, the more incentives they give you to keep coming [...]

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André Swiegers – Bakhandmaan Datum: 28 April 2010 Waar: Ou Meulteater om 20h00 Details: Bakhandmaan is ‘n noukeurig saamgestelde produk wat tydsaam voltooi is. André het al die songs op die album geskryf, verwerk en vervaardig – en onder meer  in 5 ateljees gewerk aan die besondere produksie. Kaartjies @ R80. Wine on Main – [...]

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Right now there are potential customers for your business trying to decide whether or not to choose you. Unfortunately, most of them cannot see much difference between you and your competition. You’ve all got good quality products or services. You all seem to have competent, helpful people. It all pretty much just looks the same.  [...]

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Food and Wine Pairing Evening Date: 21 April 2010 from 18h30 till late Where: Diemersdal Estate Details: Johan van Schalkwyk from “Twist” will be presenting a starter, main and dessert, paired beautifully with selective wines from the Diemersdal range which are suited best with these dishes.  Cost: R220 per person. Bookings are essential. Contact Inge [...]

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Very few entrepreneurs, maybe 1%, really truly want to stay a small business. If you don’t want any employees, don’t want any hassles and don’t want anybody to manage, you are a self-employed person. But if you believe that your products are really superb and are better than your competitors, you want to grow your business [...]

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Glory to Grapes and Good Times at Eikendal Weintaufe 2010 Date: 11 April 2010 from 10h00 Where: Eikendal Estate Details: Families and friends can look forward to a merry blend of laid-back entertainment, local country food, wine tastings, vineyard tractor rides, a live music performance, and loads of fun for the kids, allowing Mom and [...]

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The answer to this is one word – “commitment”. What happens when you are not patient enough and change your marketing plan? Or cancel your plan the first time it falters? By not being committed to your marketing plan you will cancel any success you might have had. Put your marketing plan in action and [...]

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“Oes-Af Potjiekos” Competition Date: 10 April 2010 10h00 till late Where: Du Toitskloof Winery Details: Proceedings will start at 10h00. There will be fantastic prizes to be won and entertainment for young and old throughout the day. Entry Fees are R400.00 per team of 4 or more. Supporters are welcome to spend the day with [...]

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