Business Link

Linking business in the Eastern Cape for a decade

“Because our client is always our top priority, every decision we make is based on offering our advertisers and readers outstanding value. We ask ourselves if what we plan to do will help our client make a sale? Because, if it does, it is more likely to get us a sale too,” says Anita Palmer, [...]

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SMME support in hard times

by Michelle Hardy-Berrington
Statistics show that the Eastern Cape has been hard hit by the global meltdown because of the region’s dependence on the motor industry, combined with reduced government spending. But, the same statistics show that things are looking up. Business Link found there is plenty of help for those small businesses which have survived, [...]

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PERCCI encourages working together!

The World Cup may not be the main topic of discussion anymore, but the legacy is there for us to build on. Nelson Mandela Bay has been put on the international map – something business can celebrate.
In addition to opening the world’s eyes to what we have to offer to tourists and investors, our own [...]

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Minimise risk and investment by growing through complementary business

by by Michelle Hardy-Berrington
In many cases, the cheapest and easiest way to market any company and immediately expand its client base is by forming complementary business relationships. Complementary business relationships are two or more companies that cater to a similar market, but offer different services and products. Like a flower shop working with a wedding [...]

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2010 – time to run with the ball

by Michelle Hardy
Small business will lead the way
South Africa can look forward to a head-start when the world economy begins to recover next year. That’s according to a survey of 11 000 corporates across 15 countries by Regus.
Respondents abroad agreed that a strong economic recovery was not expected to begin until the fourth quarter of [...]

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