The Port Elizabeth Businesswomens Association recently recognised outstanding local businesswomen with awards in the corporate, professional, social entrepreneur, emerging entrepreneur and entrepreneur categories. These were awarded on 5 June 2012. Glen Meyburgh from local Video Production House, Imagio filmed the nominees before the awards ceremony. The snippet below is one of those screened during the awards ceremony. The winner in the Entrpreneur Category was Madele Ferreira who is the … [Read more...] about Madele Ferreira – BWA Entrepreneur Category Winner Interview
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Lynn Erasmus – BWA Emerging Entrepreneur Category Winner Interview
The Port Elizabeth Businesswomens Association recently recognised outstanding local businesswomen with awards in the corporate, professional, social entrepreneur, emerging entrepreneur and entrepreneur categories. These were awarded on 5 June 2012. Glen Meyburgh from local Video Production House, Imagio filmed the nominees before the awards ceremony. The snippet below is one of those screened during the awards ceremony. The winner in the Emerging Entrepreneur Category was Lynn … [Read more...] about Lynn Erasmus – BWA Emerging Entrepreneur Category Winner Interview
Dr Marietjie van der Merwe – BWA Social Entrepreneur Category Winner Interview
The Port Elizabeth Businesswomens Association recently recognised outstanding local businesswomen with awards in the corporate, professional, social entrepreneur, emerging entrepreneur and entrepreneur categories. These were awarded on 5 June 2012. Glen Meyburgh from local Video Production House, Imagio filmed the nominees before the awards ceremony. The snippet below is one of those screened during the awards ceremony. The winner in the Social Entrepreneur Category was Dr Marietjie van … [Read more...] about Dr Marietjie van der Merwe – BWA Social Entrepreneur Category Winner Interview
Sam Venter – BWA Corporate Category Winner Interview
The Port Elizabeth Businesswomens Association recently recognised outstanding local businesswomen with awards in the corporate, professional, social entrepreneur, emerging entrepreneur and entrepreneur categories. These were awarded on 5 June 2012. Glen Meyburgh from local Video Production House, Imagio filmed the nominees before the awards ceremony. The snippet below is one of those screened during the awards ceremony. The winner in the Corporate Category was Samantha Venter. Sam is the … [Read more...] about Sam Venter – BWA Corporate Category Winner Interview
Since When are Calls to 1023 NOT Free?
I recently switched to receiving my Telkom bill via e-mail. Tight arse that I am I never asked for a printed itemised bill as I was not willing to pay the additional charges - although that may have changed in the meantime. I 'think' that I have a logical internet search savvy brain but, it appears that looking for a simple list of services and related charges on the Telkom web site is reserved for people far more intelligent than I. Back to the shock of seeing that calls to Telkom Directory … [Read more...] about Since When are Calls to 1023 NOT Free?
Canadian Invasion – ‘We come in Peace bearing Gifts’
A group of 30 students from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University in Quebec, Canada are on a mission to raise $20 000.00 for the Ubuntu Fund here in Port Elizabeth. Founded in 1906, the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University has been hailed as a top international business school by the Financial Times, BusinessWeek, Le Figaro and America Economia. One of the students, Dave Fortin, writes: "When we arrive in South Africa, we are not only there to see the … [Read more...] about Canadian Invasion – ‘We come in Peace bearing Gifts’
Business advised to plan ahead for 2012 public holidays
Faan Coetzee, a director in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has advised South African businesses to think ahead regarding public holidays and the impact they will have on business this year. He says that this year, the 16th of December 2012 is the only public holiday that falls on a Sunday. In terms of the Public Holidays Act, Monday 17 December 2012 becomes an additional public holiday. The extra day off, in addition to the existing public holiday, impacts on working … [Read more...] about Business advised to plan ahead for 2012 public holidays
Nelson Mandela Metropole Business Confidence Indicator – YTD October 2011
The NMB BCI continued reflecting slow improvement through October supported predominantly by the unexpectedly robust performance of the new vehicle markets over the August to October period, being of particular importance to the local economy, ongoing slow growth in the real value of retail sales in the Eastern Cape, and growth in the trend cycles of the real value of both imports and exports during the period. Supported by steady growth in real disposable income of households the demand side … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Metropole Business Confidence Indicator – YTD October 2011
Why Don’t You Answer Your Phone After 11:00 pm?
Dear MyPE I've tried to get hold of no less than four companies tonight. Your website only frustrated me! I would not recomend it! Thanks for the headache! Justin Scott Ferreira 11:16 pm Editors Notes: I am sorry to hear of your frustration Justin - maybe they were not answering their phones because 11:00 pm is outside of normal office hours. Of course my recommendation is to rather contact the MyPE Recommended businesses as they not only pay to be listed but their contact … [Read more...] about Why Don’t You Answer Your Phone After 11:00 pm?
Nelson Mandela Metropole Business Confidence Indicator – YTD September 2011
After reflecting slow decline during the past couple of months the trend in the NMBBCI recovered slightly in September being supported during the month by unexpectedly strong demand for both new cars in the metro and the total new car market in the country. Improved performance in retail sales in the Eastern Cape and some slight improvement in the underlying trend in the real values of both imports and exports also assisted the index. Despite significant volatility on financial markets the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Metropole Business Confidence Indicator – YTD September 2011
Nelson Mandela Metropole Business Confidence Indicator – YTD August 2011
As expected the trend in the NMB BCI continued declining slowly through August coming under pressure from a range of weaker indicators while receiving some minimal support from the new car market in the Metro, the total national new vehicle market, and real retail sales in the Eastern Cape. While the dramatic volatility on global equity and currency markets in September, coming as a result of a sharp deterioration in both the performance and outlook for the economies of the US and EU, … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Metropole Business Confidence Indicator – YTD August 2011
Sharp Deterioration in Trade Conditions
Trade conditions deteriorated sharply in July, says the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Current trade conditions, as reflected by the Trade Activity Index (TAI), dipped further into negative territory, registering a seasonally adjusted 38 in July after recording 47 in June. In February, it reached a seasonally adjusted 55. The index wavered between positive and negative territory in the months that followed. "The magnitude of the further deterioration in July … [Read more...] about Sharp Deterioration in Trade Conditions
June Trade Conditions Dip Into Negative Territory
Trade conditions in June dipped into negative territory, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Tuesday. Releasing its monthly report, SACCI said current conditions reflected by the Trade Activity Index (TAI), measuring a seasonally adjusted 47 in June after a 50 reading in May 2011, dipped into negative territory. After achieving a seasonally adjusted level of 55 in February 2011, the TAI vacillated between positive and negative territory in the months to … [Read more...] about June Trade Conditions Dip Into Negative Territory
Labour Issues a Continuing Business Concern
Labour matters are of concern to business, a survey by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) says. SACCI president Chose Choeu said a survey of SACCI members has shown increasingly negative perceptions of the impact of labour behaviour and demands on the business environment. "Members cited the skills shortage and the potential for job creation as most concerning. There also appears to be a lingering concern regarding the proposed amendments to labour legislation and … [Read more...] about Labour Issues a Continuing Business Concern
Changes to the MyPE Directory
Whilst on the internet and looking for a business to satisfy your need you require pretty simple information: Name of the business, a short description, contact details - all within easy reach. One other requirement for the searcher is the confidence that they are choosing to contact a business that is popular and trustworthy. With that in mind we have changed the ranking factors for businesses listed in the MyPE Business Directory in the various categories. From now on those business … [Read more...] about Changes to the MyPE Directory
