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Two downside surprises

Sep 09 2010 00:00

CONSUMER AND PRODUCER inflation both surprised on the downside in July, leading immediately to heightened speculation of an interest rate cut on 9 September. Consumer inflation, especially, at 3,7% is well below the 4,5% mid-point of the SA Reserve Bank’s 3% to 6% inflation target and came in better than expected by both the market and the Bank. However, inflation is expected to move up again soon.

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March continues

Sep 09 2010 00:00

IN CURRENT harsh economic times, large businesses should seriously consider the franchise format as an alternative means of expansion, says Thulani Cele, chairman of the Franchise Association of SA (Fasa). Cele says South Africa’s franchise industry not only contributes to the expansion of the country’s small business sector but is also extremely suitable for the use of social and tandem concepts for infrastructure solutions. Greater involvement by Government could therefore give new momentum to SA’s franchise industry.

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5 Energy efficiency tips

Sep 09 2010 00:00

1 PRACTISE “smart scheduling” of lighting and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment based on hours of building use.

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Sorted... First time!

Sep 09 2010 00:00

TWO MONTHS AGO I booked an airline ticket with 1time to Cape Town over the Internet. The flight was over the long weekend at the end of September. I received a confirmation email and promptly filed it away in one of the many folders that vie for attention in my in-box. The confirmation never saw the light of day again: whether it was deleted or simply “lost” I’ll never know.

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Cold to consumers

Sep 09 2010 00:00

FOR MOST SOUTH AFRICAN consumers and small businesses, Telkom remains the only serious option for always-on reliable broadband connections. Cellular providers such as Vodacom and MTN offer good connectivity options but those are too expensive for all-day, everyday use. And while other providers have risen in the effectively deregulated market, none of them have placed a serious focus on consumers and small businesses.

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3D hits the home

Sep 09 2010 00:00

IT WAS ABOUT 10 minutes into the James Cameron blockbuster Avatar that I recanted my opinion that 3D was a cheap gimmick and roughly 30 minutes after installing the LG LX9500 television that I made a similar about-turn in my opinion about having 3D in my sitting room. This isn’t mere novelty – it’s spectacular. And while 3D has its niggles, I’m convinced few people will regret having it once it becomes standard on all TVs.

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