Between a Rock and the Credit Bureau
1 September 2010
If you are reading this article chances are you are one of South Africa’s 18 million credit active consumers. You might have a mortgage to finance your property rental investment, a credit card, car finance or a store card or two. Ultimately you are loaded on at least one credit bureau. Consumer spending is vital [...] Continue Reading »
Pet Peeve?
1 September 2010
SABMILLER discovered consumers in Eastern Europe were prepared to buy beer for home consumption in large, two litre plastic bottles – or polyethylene terephthalate (Pets). However, in public bars they were far more brand conscious, reverting to draught or bottles. But wine drinkers are a different lot. Will they adapt to Pets? Even in the [...] Continue Reading »
Sparkling Screens and Clean Keys
1 September 2010
With the winter chill finally coming to an end, it’s that time of year again to spring clean our homes and offices in preparation for the brighter season ahead. This year, while you’re at it, why not spring clean your laptop too? Not only will it banish dirt and germs, but a good clean will [...] Continue Reading »
More Tech
1 September 2010
Take Note The Packard Bell EasyNote M Series notebook is now available at Incredible Connection. It is designed for mobility and includes Packard Bell’s Social Networks functionality, giving easy access to social networking combined with multitasking capabilities with a single key. A mix of glossy and matt finishes with a wave pattern on the front [...] Continue Reading »
Bad Reception?
1 August 2010
Too many businesses today assume that they can market themselves successfully without a proper frontline image. Millions are spent on branding and advertising, but nobody knows the name of the living embodiment of the brand: the receptionist. The receptionist is literally the figure at the forefront of the company. Curious or discontent customers don’t pose [...] Continue Reading »
Sold!
1 August 2010
It is a buyers’ market, and it is taking longer and becoming more difficult to sell a property – even more so to achieve the asking price. Buyers are being particularly picky because the market is flooded for choice. Therefore, it is important for sellers to make their properties as appealing as possible. Jenny Rushin, [...] Continue Reading »
