Gauteng Business 2020/21 edition
The 2020/21 edition of Gauteng Business is the 12th issue of this highly successful publication that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng Province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on infrastructure investment programmes and plans for the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a means to boost economic growth. Another feature on construction and property underlines the importance of spatial planning in the region’s future. Ambitious plans for the City of Johannesburg are outlined, both in the journal's editorial pages and by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA).
The 2020/21 edition of Gauteng Business is the 12th issue of this highly successful publication that has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Gauteng Province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on infrastructure investment programmes and plans for the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a means to boost economic growth. Another feature on construction and property underlines the importance of spatial planning in the region’s future. Ambitious plans for the City of Johannesburg are outlined, both in the journal's editorial pages and by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA).
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see money differently<br />
RELATIONSHIPS AND<br />
UNDERSTANDING CLIENT<br />
NEEDS ARE KEY, SAYS EXPERT<br />
Pedro Rhode, Nedbank’s Provincial General Manager for <strong>Gauteng</strong><br />
East, explains how brand values built on the bank’s expertise can<br />
benefit Nedbank clients, especially in what is now ‘the new normal’.<br />
Our client-centred strategy and digital<br />
innovation enabled us to continue<br />
serving clients in the comfort of their<br />
homes through the Covid-19 lockdown. It<br />
brought convenience to clients and helped<br />
them to comply with lockdown regulations,'<br />
he says.<br />
Rhode says that for small- and mediumsized<br />
business clients, Nedbank continues to<br />
deliver end-to-end solutions through a<br />
dedicated business manager. ‘Our biggerpicture<br />
business approach ensures that<br />
we are able to take a holistic view of each<br />
business by understanding the vision,<br />
cashflow cycle, and transactional and<br />
capital expenditure needs. This way, we<br />
become trusted advisors to the business<br />
owners who strive to grow their business.’<br />
Small businesses often lack formalisation, as<br />
shown by many not qualifying for Covid-19<br />
assistance due to out-of-date records and<br />
not meeting regulatory requirements.<br />
Rhode says that Nedbank’s experts are<br />
available to provide all the support small<br />
businesses need, beyond affordable<br />
banking solutions. ‘We offer value-added<br />
services to get and keep your business<br />
going, such as our free-to-join networking<br />
‘<br />
helps clients with debt<br />
consolidation to ease their<br />
financial difficulties …<br />
’<br />
portal, SimplyBiz.co.za, The Essential Guide<br />
for Small-business Owners, business<br />
registration services and free smallbusiness<br />
seminars.’<br />
Rhode adds that the current economic<br />
climate has highlighted low financial literacy<br />
levels among South Africans who find<br />
themselves highly indebted. 'Nedbank Retail<br />
Banking helps clients with debt consolidation<br />
to ease their financial difficulties, and<br />
financial literacy programmes and tailormade<br />
solutions to empower them to save<br />
and make better financial decisions for the<br />
future.'<br />
‘<br />
Nedbank Retail Banking<br />
To take your financial wellness to the next<br />
level or for more information about Nedbank’s<br />
specialised service offering, email<br />
Pedro Rhode at pedror@nedbank.co.za or<br />
visit www.nedbank.co.za/business.
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