10 Wednesday Jun 2009
Posted in Advice
Great post I read this morning by: Rajesh Setty. Rajesh explains in a simple and effective way the 3 phases of Entrepreneurship.
From the beginning, to the journey and then to the NEW BEGINNING, and not the Destination.
Well done brother 
08 Monday Jun 2009
Posted in Top Blog Posts
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Well there were so many great & informative blog posts these couple of days. I just thought let’s summarize and make things easy for us all.
Hope this helps Ladies & Gentlemen… Let me know if you found any other interesting posts? :)
04 Thursday Jun 2009
Posted in Service
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So we all have experienced Poor Customer Service no matter what. But why suddenly we feel it more since Twitter or Facebook? Are we more sensitive now more than ever since we are sharing our feelings, personal interests, passion, work & love life with our “Twamily?” Do we expect big corporates or businesses to respond to us via Twitter or any other social network?
I have experienced poor service indeed. Firstly Standard Bank. I wanted to close by business bank account since January this year. Sent an email – they asked me to come in to the branch with the rest of the business members. So we did. Then the consultant asked that we just send a letter of closure via email. The next Monday I did. No response. Then I sent a “secure message” via online banking. No response. Well after 5 months they eventually closed the bank account after charging me monthly fees which I refuse to pay.
Budget Insurance. Well, firstly their online policy management service never works, then you want to notify them about it via email. No email on their website. Ok, then you complete an online form via their website. “Error” – so that week I changed to Dial Direct. Great Service, and R100 cheaper!
Well my friends above certainly not happy with their service. Some of them even dedicated some time & effort blogging about it, like me
So, should all businesses be on Twitter? Are we too sensitive now in this Social Networking Era? or are SA companies just sucking in their service?
02 Tuesday Jun 2009
Posted in Enternships, Salam Business Club
Since launching in May this year, Enternships.com, 260 companies have signed on and posted enternships. The opportunities spread over 20 industry sectors and are global (UK, US, INDIA, RUSSIA, CHINA, and now SOUTH AFRICA)
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Salam Business Club: Country Community Managers
Salam Business Club is the first worldwide internet-based business network for the Arab, Asian and Muslim world, with members from over 180 countries.Its vision is not only making full use of the potential of the over 1,7 billion Muslims worldwide, but also the creation of a useful added value for its members by strategic cooperation with organizations from around the whole world. Its focus on cultural and religious bonds is an attribute tailored to the needs of the members, which is not offered by any other business network.
Salambc is looking for Community Managers. 2 posts available. 1 in South Africa and 1 vacancy for India.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Creatively and proactively assist SALAMBC users online
* Moderate discussions online
* Serve as the initial point of contact in identifying and analyze issues, patterns and trends
* Transfer the information to the appropriate Line Manager so that he/she can respond accordingly [Bugs,New Ideas, FAQs etc]
* Passionately author Country Specific blog posts, articles, videos etc
* Establish metrics & report on them on a weekly basis including recommendations
* Database management [contacts, relationships, partnerships etc]
* Proactively escalate issues, observations, opportunities, and insights to your Line Manager
* Communicate issues, opportunities and insights to the company at large.
* Stay up to date on new social media tools, best practices and how other organizations and companies are using them, so that the company can continue to be an early adopter of these technologies.
* Assist in providing SALAMBC newsletter content , increase newsletter subscriptions
* Participate in professional networking by following the prominent bloggers and online writers & attending events.
* Establish and build partnerships with academics, organizations & institutions who share SALAMBC Values & Ethos
* Organise & Conduct Offline SALAMBC Events. E.g. from 1-hour talks, networking sessions to small workshops with schools, campuses, corporate and even conferences.
* Monitor & Track Country Budgets if applicable
* Facilitation on SALAMBC Electronic Surveys, collation and reporting
* Ad-Hoc Marketing & Advertising activities on behalf of SALAMBC
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Must be fluent in English and 1 other language
* Grade 12/Matric Certificate
* Completed Marketing/Advertising/Commerce Degree or final year
* PC Literate (MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) & Internet Savvy – limited technical skills (e.g. blog writing on WordPress or Blogger)
* Attention to detail and extremely fast learner
* Strong written & communication skills
* Good oral presentation skills
* Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed
* Passion, knowledge and ability to expand it with regards to internet, social web/media, websites, blogs, technology etc
* Preference in working in a fast-paced, startup environment
* Patience & Self Motivation is imperative
* Conflict Management & Goal Orientated
* Community Buzz Building – being creative, [thinking outside the box]
Benefits:
* Professional Development & Experience in the fastest growing industry in the world – Internet/Social Web
* Preferential Employment Opportunity (PEO)
* Prior agreed Mentorship Program (MP) with SALAMBC Directors on Entrepreneurship / Investment and Finance – access to documents & business plans, strategies etc.
* Career Path Guidance/Advice
* Free attendance to specific events, online forums, talks & conferences.
* Special Reference/CV Testimonial by SALAMBC Management
* Internship Certificate will be issued to each CM
* Professional Networking Contacts
* Personal Growth, Confidence Building, Skills Development & Job Marketability
* Flexible Working Hours & Work-from-Home Environment
