Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 26th, 2010
Often small businesses assume their market is unchanging and static. They are so tightly focused on trading in their market that they miss the trends in the market around them: they can count their sales, they can describe their customers, they know their competitors but they are blind to the big picture. Write these four [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 26th, 2010
Due to the huge interest that we’ve had with our weekly what’s happening section, have we decided to give this its own page on our website! To make things easy for our readers, you’ll see that it is in a calendar format with the current month showing. You are welcome to browse to the other months [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 19th, 2010
There are many small business marketing strategies that when implemented will get you lots more new business. However, as you are considering various sales prospecting techniques, it is important to also remember what not to do. Here is the most the common mistake small businesses make with their marketing. If you avoid this, your [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 19th, 2010
Rhebokskloof Shank & Shiraz Offer Date: 21 July 2010 at 19h00 Where: Rhebokskloof Details: Receive a complimentary bottle of Pearlstone Shiraz for every two patrons dining together. Booking essential. R95 p.p. Bea Van Der Vyver En Haar Jazzy Show: Handsak Van Beton Datum: 23 Julie 2010 om 18h30 Waar: Kleinevalleij Details: Dit gaan n aand [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 12th, 2010
Watching the changes in our own community, as stores close and foreclosure signs keep popping up on the streets, has made even the most carefree consumers more conscious of their spending habits. Recent research suggests that this new frugal mindset is likely to stick around, even after economic pressures ease. Marketing your products in this [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 12th, 2010
As a business consulting firm, we help business owners in the Boland area improve their company’s performance and optimize their return on personal investment. Smart Business Consulting works as an impartial “third party” business consultant to provide you with specialist services to expand your business potential. We offer the following services. Custom Business Plan development and compilation A current [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 9th, 2010
Test Your Taste Buds at Durbanville Hills Date: 15 July 2010 at 18h30 Where: Durbanville Hills Cellar Details: Guided by cellarmaster Martin Moore, the “miss vs. bliss” evening seeks to create a unique sensory dining experience by exploring the fun and sense of discovery in selecting and savouring the best matches in food and wine. [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 6th, 2010
Tough economic times are forcing many companies to cut back marketing and advertising budgets. While cost cutting may be necessary to remain solvent, forcing your marketing department to go on a crash diet can cause companies to lose the momentum and brand awareness they’ve built up through long-term campaigns. Just because times are lean doesn’t [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 5th, 2010
Spier 2010 Around the World – Dinner Party Date: 6 July 2010 from 19h30 Where: Spier Details: Cape Town Semi Finals, Buffet Dinner starts at 19h30. Wine happy hour between 20h00 –21h00. Cost: R199 Per Adult and R99 Per Child (6-12 Years) Wine and Pizza Pairing Date: 8 July 2010 Where: Under Oaks Restaurant Details: [...]
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