SME Mag_Issue 2.pdf - MTN Business

newsBulletinboa rdAllon Raiz, CEOof RaizcorpTJDR/51515/RThere are so many ways to enhanceyour business – we’ve rounded upsome super-useful tips and tools forSME ownersThe rise ofmomtrepreneursWho says only men can make it in the world of business?These days, many women are serious contenders in themarketplace. According to an article on smetoolkit.org,Eat Smart Organics (Pty) is a great example of a localwomen-owned, women-run enterprise. As the firstcertified organic-food factory in South Africa to prepareand package heat-and-eat nutritionally balancedorganic meals for the hospitality industry, retail sector,convenience stores and corporate markets, it’s aninspiring success story.To find out more about this revolutionary company,visit www.eatsmartorganics.co.za.A must for SMEs on the boxAn exciting new show is underway on Summit TV, DStv Channel 412.Sponsored by MTN and the South African Institute of CharteredAccountants, The Big Small Business Show aims to give viewerspractical and down-to-earth advice on small business, whetherthey already have a successful business, or whether they’d like tostart or grow one.Entrepreneur and business TV anchor Mandlakazi Mpahlwa-Sigcau hosts the show, and well-known small-business guruAllon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp is on hand to interview studio guestsextensively about how to improve and grow their currentbusinesses.Tips and advice from established entrepreneurs are featured, aswell as information on how to start “popular” businesses, such asguest houses, food franchises, or for those with a keen nose, maybeeven a wine farm.Current trends, such as the latest gadgets that help businessowners work more efficiently and consumer spending habits arealso highlighted. And for simple no-nonsense know-how, expertguests offer advice on make-or-break aspects of running a smallbusiness, such as how to hire staff, marketing their small businessand increasing sales.This empowering show, which started on 23 January at 21h12,has repeats on Tuesdays at 9h12, Wednesdays at 17h00 and Fridaysat 18h12.Compiled by Riekie Human, Image: Gettyimages.comEverything you need for your big break.Get an MTN Business Start-up Pack for only R469 per month for 24 months.Whether you’re starting up or already running a business, an MTN Business Start-up Pack gives you the ideal, all-in-one communicationpackage. From a laptop, with Internet, to a smartphone, you can now stay connected and get more value with our range of freebenefits, which include MTN BizAssist (inclusive of free access to a business portal), R500 worth of Google AdWords, NSBC membership,and MTN Fax2Email.For more information go to www.mtnbusiness.co.za/sme or contact your nearest MTN outlet.4All standard terms and conditions of MTN Business and MTN Service Provider apply. This offer is available to SMEs. Offers are valid while stocks last. The colour of devices may vary from those illustrated. All prices include VAT and aresubject to a new 24-months contract. For further information, go to www.mtnbusiness.co.za/sme or contact your nearest MTN outlet or dial 809 from your MTN phone/handset or 083 1 809 from any other network operatorin order to speak to a consultant. E&EO.