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A FREE PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE IN MINUTES!

South African business, Woza Online!

Woza OnlineThat was the call that reverberated around South Africa last week as Google, the DTI and Vodacom announced a new initiative that offers all small business a free website. Woza Online is a simple- to use tool that helps you create a professional looking website in under an hour.
Check it out at www.wozaonline.co.za

 
 


SME Survey 2012: Competitive businesses are online

Source: SME Survey 2012

Thursday, 12 January 2012: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that embrace technology are more competitive than those that do not. Recent findings suggest that with the current economic situation, fewer SMEs consider their businesses to be competitive. Despite this, those small to medium organisations which have an online presence still believe that their businesses remain top performers.

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SME Survey 2012: Small businesses recognise the value of a website

Source: SME Survey 2012

Tuesday, 10 January 2012: As more and more consumers start their search for products and services on the Internet, and with more companies moving online and reaping the benefit of their web presence, savvy South African SMEs are taking the importance of an online presence to heart.

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On Inexperience as an Asset

By Richard Branson, source Entrepreneur.com

"How does your approach differ from that of other businesses? How will you reach out to target markets? Why should people choose your products and services over your competitors'? Present prospective partners with a fresh take on a tired industry, and you will grab their attention."

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