Archive for July, 2008
Entrepreneurs Networking Cocktail Evening, Meet FNB’s CEO
The Italian-SA Chamber of Trade and Industries and GIS (Giovani Italo-Sudafricani) is hosting a networking event for entrepreneurs in which you can meet other entrepreneurs dedicated to support each others businesses. The Event will also feature a talk from the CEO of FNB, Michael Jordon on “How young entrepreneurs can secure financing in today’s market”. [...]
Quick Hits, Interviews
A few interviews that you may find useful.
Mandy De Waal
Vinny Lingham, Founder of Synthasite
Dave Durate, on the best business books
Jason Elk, Ceo of Zoopy
Nicholas Haralambous
Charl Noman, COO of Blueworld
Bundublog, free wordpress hosting for Africans
Bundublog is a free blog host that has been built on the open source software wordpress. Each user gets a blog with the URL username.bundublog.com. Right now the site does not seem to offer customized domains but this is a great option if you dont want the hassle and cost of signingup with a wordpress [...]
Upcomming Events, South Africa, Johannesburg and Cape Town
Geek Dinner, Cape Town, 31st July - 60 Places (Currently Full, though add your name to the list) - Register
27 Dinner, Johannesburg, 28 July - Register
Flying Solo
Flying Solo SA is a one-day ‘unconference’ where solo entrepreneurs and freelancers can meet and participate in a facilitated forum. Share experiences and tips, ask questions, get answers and [...]
Tip of the day: Self Motivation
You must take the initiative to start a business and keep moving every day. Self-motivation helps you make your product, upgrade your technical skills and develop improved promotional techniques, even when business is slow. Self-motivation gives you the tenacity and confidence to call on a new client after you’ve already heard “No” four times [...]
