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Choice and opportunity cost 10 A consideration of the true cost of what you have to give up to get something.

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Eileen O’Connor is the proud winner of the Rexel STACK, SHUT, PLAY end-user SMS competition held nationally. She wins an Apple Ipad. Eileen bought her Rexel Auto+ shredder from Bhams Stationers in Rustenberg.

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OFFICE NATIONAL ADDS TO MEMBERSHIPFrom the 1st June 2013, Copywrite Office National and Sandton Office National will be merging. The Sandton Office National team, headed by Rob and Lorraine will move over to the Bryanston premises. Contact Stephen Roux on 011 463 2247 for any related queries. Office National also welcomes newest member Tomlinson Office National based in Oberholzer, Carletonville.

The 2013 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival takes place 28 June to 7 July and with over 100 scheduled events, it is a big draw card to this picturesque town. Contact Theresa Lozier on [email protected] or 079 483 3275 to get involved.

Hosted by Consumer Goods Council of SA, Saitex (Southern African International Trade Exhibition), Africa’s leading business opportunities expo is holding a business breakfast titled ‘Taking your business into Africa’ on 1 July 2013, at 9am at the Gallagher Convention centre, Midrand. To book, contact Catherine from CVLC on 011 7897327 or email [email protected].

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EDUMALL HAS MOvED. Their new address is AMR Office Park, Building 2Concorde Road East, Bedfordview and PO Box 3145, Bedfordview, 2008. All other details remain the same. For further information, please visit http://www.edumall.co.za/shop/contact-us.html

Analyst research group Quocirca has named Xerox as the worldwide market leader in managed print services for the fourth consecutive year. The report cites Xerox’s lead due to continued expansion and investment in its MPS platform and the unrivaled geographical depth, breadth and consistency of its offering in an increasingly competitive marketplace. For more, visit www.xerox.co.za

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Generational differences were brought home to me recently in an experience shared with my 20-year-old son.

We had been experiencing a couple of weeks of on-again, off-again internet issues. I finally settled on the issue being related to the DSL modem and not the service provider, the Telkom line, internal telephone cables, or the connectors. The modem is a good brand name and we’d had it for about 4 or 5 years.

My expectation of a device is that it should last me a while, despite my being aware that built-in obsolesce is a real factor in today’s world (a disgraceful way of treating your customers). For me, something should last as long as a Kelvinator fridge - forever (or as close as possible).

The two notable aspects of our intermittent access to the interwebs was that firstly it was close to a crisis for my kids. No gaming, no Googling, no wasting time on Facebook and no hooking their phones up to our WiFi so

that they could save their airtime for more important things.

The second was that my son’s immediate reaction to the loss of a surfing lifeline was “the modem’s old - buy a new one”. At that stage we had not identified that it was the problem. But, today’s millennials live and breathe in a throwaway world. Believe me, we did not bring up our children to think this way. But we are not with them 24 hours a day. While we do spend a lot of time with them, it cannot compete with BBM, their friends, music, magazines and websites - in other words, the popular culture of the youth of today.

The cover of Time magazine recently highlighted the workplace challenges you are currently facing and will face on an exponential basis over the next 20 years. The “Me Me Me Generation” will be a challenge for many of us to work with. Research shows them to be largely focused on themselves, potentially to the detriment of the business they work for. In fact they no longer want to work for you but with you. They do not want to climb the ladder but want to skip rungs. They want to do things quicker and without your oversight.

This could be a challenge for all business unless we take an interest in how we can best harness this new “life and work ethic” to best benefit our business. Are you ready for the generation that can’t understand why you would judge what they do in their personal life (via social media platforms such as Facebook) as indicative of what they may do on the job?

If you’re feeling trepidation at the thought of dealing with these twenty-somethings then you’ll be relieved to know that common wisdom says that all you need to do is to provide them with a “culture that places equal importance on empathy and accountability”.

To make it practical Steve Cody says that following general rules will give them a space to flourish:

1. Over communicate - all the time.2. Go heavy on the rewards, and the

punishments.3. Set the quality bar high.4. Keep accountability consistent

and crystal clear.5. Be willing to meet halfway.

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Print your product or service highlights on a postcard and mail it to prospects in your targeted market. People read postcards when the message is brief and can drive traffic to your web site. Use buddy marketing to promote your business. This gives you the chance to reach a whole new pool of potential customers.Stick It! Use stickers, stamps and handwritten notes on all of your direct mail efforts. When you put a sticker or handwritten message on the outside of an envelope, it has the impact of a miniature billboard. Make it short and concise so it can be read in less than 10 seconds.Send a second offer to your customers immediately after they’ve purchased. Send a handwritten note to your customer thanking them for their business and informing them that upon their return with “this note” they may take advantage of a private offer, such as 20% off their next purchase. Remember to include an expiration date.Hold seminars or an open house. Hosting an event allows you to gain face time with key customers and prospects as well as get your company name circulating. With the right programming, you’ll be rewarded with a nice turnout and media coverage.

Be inspired to stand out from the crowd with these simple and cost-effective marketing ideas.

WHAT YOUR CUSTOMERS WANT IS…1. Solutions to their problems2. Trust3. Things to be easy4. To feel important5. Freebies.

Bartering spreads the word. Trade your product for advertising space or for another company’s product or service. For example, see Win This! products on page 47.Make it viral. With a smart phone, everyone is a photographer. Add Instagram and an ordinary photo becomes a piece of art. Sites such as Pinterest allow you to share by pinning images with a couple of clicks. Online boutiques such as Boticca and The Fancy.com are taking these concepts into social commerce with the ability to buy products with one-click purchasing directly from an iPhone or iPad. Focus on helping instead of selling so customers can make an informed decision.Be persistent. Traditionally customers only buy after the seventh or eighth contact - when you have gained their trust. Keep building the relationship.Know your target market. ‘Anyone who is breathing’ is not a target market. Targeting those who need and want your service or product is the secret to creating quality enquiries and getting prospects to open their wallet.Listen to your customers. Ask how you could improve your products or services.Give a free demonstration. Then follow up.Distribute free samples. People like to try before they buy.Make it easy for people to do business with you. Do anything you can to make doing business with your company a pleasure.Generate referrals. Don’t wait for referrals; proactively ask for referrals from existing customers.Listen to your employees. Nobody knows their jobs better than your own staff. They see the problems and issues on a daily basis. Chances are they know the best ways to solve them too. m

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Brad was shopping for his first hi fi stereo and had spent an hour debating between a R6 600 Pioneer and a R5 000 Sony. Fearing Brad’s indecision might cost him a sale, the salesman interjected saying “Think of it this way - would you rather have the Pioneer, or the Sony and R1 600 worth of CDs?”

Brad’s face lit up. The decision was clear, the Sony - and by a large margin. Fifteen new CDs were too great a sacrifice for the slightly more attractive Pioneer. Although Brad was quite capable of doing the math, he hadn’t considered that until the salesman pointed it out.

One constant in all our lives is that we must make choices. You make choices from the time you get out of bed in the morning until you go to sleep at night. All decisions involve opportunity costs, no matter the size of the decision.

Opportunity cost is your next best alternative - your second choice - and something you value. A brilliant ad by De Beers depicted two large diamond earrings with the tagline “Redo the kitchen next year.” Implying the cost of the diamonds was merely a slight delay in a renovation.

Why is opportunity cost important? Opportunity cost is what you give up when you make a decision. When you ask yourself what you are giving up when you make a certain choice, it forces you to think more critically about all of the other options that you are not choosing. It also forces you to think about the follow-up question connected to your decision - is it worth it? You may find that when you think clearly about all of your options and identify the opportunity costs of your choices, perhaps your choice is not worth what you will choose to give up.

HOW MUCH IS YOUR TIME WORTH?Your time is valuable, but how much is it really worth? When

your flight is delayed by two hours, you might say ‘what a waste of time’ but do you ever say ‘that’s R1 000 of my time down the drain’? It’s whatever your salary works out to per hour.

The opportunity-cost equation simply tells you what the cost of your time is, not how you should spend it or how you want to spend it. If you would prefer to read a book than work another hour, that says that you value the time relaxing more than your salary rate. All this calculation gives you is a benchmark against which to consider what you are doing with your time. The crucial application is in thinking about how you want to spend your time.

Consider stationery shopping. You can order through your stationer and have the supplies delivered in a day or two. Or you can go to a wholesaler and spend two hours out the office. There’s no delivery fee for the former, but maybe there are higher priced items and a markup. Which is the better way to shop? This opportunity-cost idea makes the decision easy: Is the markup or higher prices smaller than the value of two hours of your time? If yes, delivery. If no, head to the car.

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One of the most basic principles of economics - opportunity cost - according to the Economist’s definition, is ‘the true cost of what you have to give up to get it!’

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Google has unveiled plans to roll out free wireless networks across Africa and Asia using high-altitude blimps and balloons. If the project is successful, 1 billion previously unconnected people will have internet access. internet access has a direct positive correlation to the growth of a nation’s GDP, with Africa and Asia both suffering from gaping holes in reliable internet coverage. Currently Google lobbyists are targeting regulators across developing countries to allow them to use airwaves currently reserved for television broadcasts – which operate at lower frequencies and can therefore penetrate buildings and travel longer distances than current WiFi technology. Small-scale trials are underway in Cape Town, South Africa, where a base station is broadcasting signals to wireless access boxes in high schools over several kilometres. Software detects which areas of the spectrum aren’t being used for TV broadcast and can be used for the network at any given time. [Source : wired]

GOOGLE TO BRING FREE WIRELESS TO AFRICA!

Now available from Vodacom, the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4 sees a special deal of R429 per month on a Smart S plan that includes 75 Anytime minutes, 75 MB Mobile Internet and 150 Anytime Text. Only Vodacom customers get this smartphone with additional benefits which include: double the data on Mobile Internet for the first 2 months of the contract, free Voicemail 2 SMS for 3 months valued at R35 per month and free in-store set up from the Vodacom crew. For further information contact customer care on 111 free from a Vodacom phone or 082 111 from any other phone or e-mail [email protected]

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Resource-strapped entrepreneurs wanting to work in the up-and-coming and somewhat quirky business district of Woodstock, Cape Town, take note of The Inspiration Playground, the ideal work space for solopreneurs who still require the benefits of a structured and well-equipped office. Equipped with ergonomically designed furniture, a 4MB high speed ADSL line and a network fax, printer, copier and scanner, its shared spaces include cupboard and storage space, an informal meeting area and a bathroom with bath and shower, ideal for those who want to freshen up after cycling to work or before meeting a client. A month-to-month lease of R2000 per month includes a desk and chair, storage, internet and tea/coffee; printing, scanning, copying and faxing works on a code basis with each member billed monthly. To request a viewing contact Timea at [email protected] or 084 207 0202.

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A mere 75 years ago, Chester Carlson invented a dry printing process called e lectrophotography commonly called a xerox, which was to

become the foundation technology for laser printers to come. Adapting xerox copier technology by adding a laser beam to it, saw the first laser printer released in 1977.

Nowadays, printers come in all shapes and sizes and the advances in technology have been relentless, driven by high demand in the market for a variety of different printers to meet requirements in speed, size, print quality, specifications and mobility.

PRINT TECHNOLOGYPrinters can be divided into two main

groups, impact printer and ‘non-impact printer’. Impact printers produce text and images when tiny wire pins on the print head strike the ink ribbon by physically contacting the paper. Non-impact printers produce text and graphics on paper without actually striking the paper.

The most popular printers today are inkjet printers, laser printers, dot-matrix printers and thermal printers designed for specific functions. Photo printers and portable printers usually use inkjet print method whereas multifunction printers may use inkjet or laser print method. Among these, only dot-matrix printers are impact printers.

Inkjet printers and laser printers are the most popular printer types for home and business use, while Dot matrix printers are still being used to print multi-part forms and carbon copies for some businesses. The use of thermal printers is limited to ATM, cash registers and point-of-sales terminals but some label printers and portable printers also use thermal printing.

Inkjet Printers print text and images by spraying tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper using either thermal inkjet or piezoelectric inkjet technology. Thermal inkjet printers use a heating element to heat liquid ink to form vapour bubbles, which forces the ink droplets onto the paper through the nozzle. In piezoelectric inkjet technology, a piezoelectric crystal in each nozzle changes shape and size based on the electric current received, to force the ink onto the paper.

Laser printers are non-impact printers which can print text and images in high

From personal photo books to roadside billboards, via smart phone connectivity or office networked multifunction printers (MFPs), anyone can call themselves a printer with the technology at hand today.

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speed and high quality resolution, ranging from 600 to 1200 dpi. Unlike inkjet printers, laser printer use toner (black or coloured powder) instead of liquid inks. A laser printer consists of these major components: drum cartridge, rotating mirror, toner cartridge and roller. The drum cartridge rotates as the paper is fed through. The mirror deflects laser beam across the surface of the drum, creating a charge that causes the toner to stick to the drum. As the drum rotates and presses on the paper, toner is transferred from the drum to paper, creating images. Rollers then use heat and pressure to fuse toner to paper. Coloured laser printers add coloured toner in three additional passes.

Dot-matrix printers produce text and graphics when tiny wire pins on the print head strike the ink ribbon. The print head runs back and forth on the paper like a

typewriter. When the ink ribbon presses on the paper, it creates dots that form text and images. Higher number of pins means that the printer prints more dots per character, resulting in higher print quality. Today, dot matrix printers are only used in some point-of-sales terminals, or businesses where printing of carbon copy multi-part forms or data logging is needed.

Thermal printers use two types of printing technologies: direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. Direct thermal method pushes electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive (thermal) paper. The coating on the thermal paper turns black in the areas where it is heated, producing characters or images. Direct thermal printers have no ink, toner or ribbon, are durable, easy to use and cost less to print than most other printers, however, the thermal paper is sensitive to heat, light, water, and abrasion and the text and images may fade over time. Thermal printers are often used in cash registers, ATM and point-of-sales terminals and is still considered as the best technology for bar code printing as it produces accurate, high quality images with exact bar widths. Some portable printers and most label printers still use the thermal printing method.

Photo printers are colour printers that produce photo lab quality pictures on photo paper. These printers have a very high number of nozzles and can print very fine droplets for improved image quality.

Some photo printers also have media card readers and can print directly from the media card of digital cameras without a computer required.

Portable printers are small, lightweight inkjet or thermal printers that allow computer users to print from laptop

computers when traveling. They are easy to carry, convenient to use but generally more expensive than normal inkjet printers due to the compact design.

Multifunction printers (MFPs), also known as all-in-one printers, include several functionalities such as printer, scanner, copier and fax and can use either inkjet or laser print method. Some multifunction printers also have media card readers, allowing printing of pictures directly from digital cameras without using a computer. Multifunction printers are becoming a common choice for budget-minded businesses that want to consolidate assets, reduce costs and improve workflow.

SECURITYXerox, the world’s leading enterprise

for business process and document management advises that while cost is still the key driver for business owners considering MPS, security is quickly becoming a close second as security threats become more sophisticated and regulatory compliance requirements more stringent, driving business owners to look for simpler ways to protect their data by incorporating security expertise and products into managed print contracts. Every enterprise looking to invest in new multifunction devices should be demanding that along

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with the rest of the shopping list of security features, integrated operating system defences are included because ever more sophisticated and complex threats to networked devices are going to become more common. IT administrators don’t always consider printers and MFD’s

as a security threat – however taking the time to protect them is an

integral part of today’s security imperatives. S i m u l t a n e o u s l y , Xerox promises to significantly reduce your office costs by

optimising the amount and nature of printing

within an organisation. Most companies don’t have the time, systems or expertise to manage the vast number of printers and copiers dotted around various offices. Their managed print services assist clients to gain visibility over where a company’s true printing costs

lie, and then show you how to reduce costs. Whether you are looking to save power, spend less time on document production or reduce your environmental footprint, managed print services play a key tool when making your choice.

PRINTER INNOvATIONPANTUM is the new, dynamic printing

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targets small and home offices, small to medium businesses and large enterprises. Their reliable, affordable, user-friendly and eco-friendly printing solutions see long life cycles and the best total cost of ownership (TCO).

Under close partnership with Legend Capital, sister company of Lenovo and backed by the solid R&D and technical strength of its manufacturer, PANTUM promises to give rise to a new era in printing. This is eloquently communicated via

its name, an amalgamation of two Chinese characters, Pan, a verb meaning to move fast and overcome obstacles and Tum, a noun which means a bright future.

EvALUATING YOUR NEEDS

How much printing will you be doing? Printer duty cycles are specified in pages per minute (ppm). Your anticipated print volume also helps determine how much memory your printer should have. A typical amount for a business printer can be anywhere from 64MB to 256MB. What kind of printing will you be doing and what key functions will you need? Do you need to print on the go, print basic photos and text, need professional colour or high volume, high impact? Do you need to print from the cloud or from wireless devices? If you want to print wirelessly from Wi-fi devices such as iPhones and tablets then make sure your printer supports technologies such as Google Cloud Print or Apple AirPrint. How much office space do you have? With multiple paper trays and document feeders some printers weigh in excess of 100kgs and have a large footprint. What about energy useage? Inkjet printers use relatively little power in comparison to laser printers, however laser printers are cheaper to run on a cost-per-page basis and generally produce better results. Does it provide for double-sided (duplex) printing? This can be set as standard on many devices and is useful in reducing costs and paper consumption by as much as 40%.

The printing size options that your printer supports should be sufficient to adequately address your business needs, whether it ranges from label printing to A3 poster-size printing, make sure your choice of printer can comply. Does your chosen printer combines all its colour inks into a single cartridge or use individual cartridges? A single, combined colour cartridge is simpler to replace but, when one colour runs out you will have to change the whole cartridge; whether the other inks are finished or not. Finally, pay close attention to the cost of replacement inks and ensure you only use m a n u f a c t u r e r approved cartridge replacements. m

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With overall PC sales lower than last year and Microsoft’s new operating system yet to have an impact, many IPad lovers are looking at other Apple products for their business.

But, says Gene Marks in his article on Forbes.com, unless you’ve got a business that heavily relies on graphics you should stick with Microsoft products. Why? Here are a few of his reasons.

Small, medium and large networks are Windows networks, with Apple’s networking products hardly registering a blip in the business community. Unless you’re completely cloud based, you’re still going to have a server and maybe even an email server, and printers and routers and hubs and access points, all of which are tied in with Microsoft software. MacBooks and iMacs will play nicely on Microsoft networks nowadays but Windows machines do a better job with less resources and support.

Apple has countless apps for its devices. But there is a difference between an app that lets you check your calendar or navigate your way through a tradeshow and an application that runs your business. While there are plenty of great

cloud-based business applications on the market for growing companies, like Salesforce.

com and Netsuite, not many cloud-based apps have taken hold.

Business server applications (with web and mobile

access) are still provided by the big guys such as Sage, Oracle, SAP, Epicor and Microsoft. Most businesses are still using Microsoft Office applications because they are built primarily with Microsoft tools and run on Microsoft SQL databases. They

are designed for internal Microsoft networks and

supported by people with Microsoft certifications.

Microsoft makes business software for enterprises and,

more importantly, Microsoft makes database software. Particularly SQL.

Most of these business applications run on these databases.

Then there’s support. Microsoft is a channel-driven company, with hundreds of thousands of programmers, developers and other experts at partner firms around the

Mac or PC ?Ten years ago your choice was Windows or

Windows. Today, Apple has made a huge dent in Microsoft’s market and the debate still rages.

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Mac or PC ?world. If you’re a small business running Apple products and using cloud-based applications this is not a big need. But start hiring a few people and move up the software food chain and you suddenly start seeing the need for IT support. These are the guys that will not only fix stuff that breaks but also help you with integration, reporting, mobile access and security. Apple likes to maintain tight control over its technology and limits its involvement with its partners, opting instead to drive customers through its retail stores. Microsoft has always had the opposite approach, relying on their channel network to provide a level of foot-on-the-ground services that its business customers need – and most business owners and managers run their companies on what’s practical, they invest in technologies that will provide them the best return and productivity.

The most obvious difference between a Mac and a PC is the number of configurations available for each brand. Apple offers just five computer lines: the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, the Mac Mini, the iMac and the Mac Pro. This limited selection is part of the company’s “less is more” approach to marketing.

PCs, on the other hand, come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Eleven distinct brands of Windows-based computers include Acer, Asus, Compaq, Dell, eMachines, Gateway, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba, each offering numerous configurations of desktop and laptop models. Many consumers see this large selection as a benefit because they’re more likely to find a computer that meets their exact needs. m

QUICK SHOOT-OUT:• Windows has software that is more widely available• Macs are more expensive• Macs are better for hardcore PC gamers• You get better customer support with Mac – as long

as you are close to an Apple store.• Macs tend to be safer against malware and viruses• PCs have a larger variety of hardware to choose

from• Macs can run Windows with its built-in program

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From love to art, cussing to laughter, stationery has grown with us on the journey of life.

spectacular stationery InnovationsCussing Cards: sarcastic and ‘sweet perversion’ stationery lets you express inappropriate comments and encourages people to connect in a more personal way.

Decorating with Stationery: Easy to use, easy to find, Post-It Notes are not just office supplies; they’ve become pop cultural icons and an art trend.

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Laser cut greeting cards: shaped, pop-up and layered sees creative minds circling the box.

Fancy clips: paper clips can be functional; yet cute and fun at the same time.

Pencils as art: when unused pencils become art themselves, as in the Faber-Castell Pencials Campaign.

Customised cardboard sofas: not only can you sit in them, now you can sit on them too!

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The FuTure oF WorkA white paper commissioned by Esselte Corporation to mark its 100-year anniversary examines the current and future world of work and identifies the challenges facing companies and individuals as they face up to the digital age.

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When Esselte was founded, industry was only just coming to terms with office work as we recognise it. There were no calculators, big companies employed large teams of typists, Tippex had yet to be invented, so any errors required starting again from the beginning, carbon copy or the printing press was the only way to create duplicates of documents and the telephone was available only to comparatively few.

Today most of us could not run our working or even personal lives without the internet, 24x7 instant global communication, our laptops, PCs, iPads, tablets, mobile phones and their applications, never mind social media. And if you are 25 or under, you have no understanding of a life without the internet and our ‘always on’ 24/7 way of operating.

Recognising the huge impact these changes have already made to the working environment, Esselte commissioned Futures House Europe, a scenario planning company specialising in envisaging the challenges facing organisations, to look at the world of work and its implications going forward for both people and companies.

What follows is a summary of the themes highlighting some of the key challenges facing organisations as we go forward into the 22nd century.

1. THE SOCIAL vALUE AND COST OF WORKMost of us now spend more time working than sleeping. No-one goes to their

grave wishing they’d spent more time in the office but... today the proportion of people that work at weekends has increased to 35% and few get overtime reward or payment for this additional input. As ‘always on’ technology makes everyone available 24/7, the boundaries between work and personal life are becoming increasingly blurred.

This ‘presenteeism’ results from company cultures or from fear of not being seen to be important and needed. Both types result in countless additional hours far beyond contracted hours, often in an unsupervised and uncontrolled way. Younger workers adapt better as their lives are increasingly defined by being ‘always on’ as a result of their media usage. It is more of a challenge for older workers and managers. No one yet knows the long term effects of being ‘always on’ but recent research among 17 000 organisations worldwide by ComPysch Corp showed that 63% of their sample had high levels of stress at work combined with extreme fatigue and feeling out of control.

2. SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHY - AGING WORKFORCESBy 2050 over 65’s will be the equivalent of around 50% of the working

population in most European countries. In 2010 they represented only around 25%. Increasingly people won’t be able to afford to retire early or won’t want to retire because of increased health. Countries will have to let (or make) people work longer, incentivise birth rates, relax immigration policies and/or increase productivity to meet demand for workers. By 2020, companies will have to be multi-generational - ranging from Baby boomers to Millennials; and multi-cultural. They will need to adapt to people wanting to stay employed/extend their careers indefinitely.

3. SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHY Since 1970 the proportion of women in work in the developed world has risen

to 64% from 48%. A recent Economist study estimates that this has benefitted global GDP growth more than the rise of China or new technologies. Countries have benefitted from ‘hidden growth’ often without realising it. Further eliminating the gap between male and female employment would boost GDP by 9% in US, 13% in Eurozone and 16% in Japan (Goldman Sachs)

But significant disparities in opportunities and rewards remain even in countries that apparently espouse equality. For example female graduates outnumber men but are still underrepresented on boards. The facts are clear that many companies’ finances would improve with a greater representation of senior women – in a


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study of Fortune 500 companies, those with three or more women directors outperform those with none by a 46% margin in return on investment.

4. GENERATION Y AND MILLENNIALS Companies need to recognise the different needs and ambitions of

Millennials and mesh them with other generations in the workforce to prevent generational clashes/differences. Especially as many believe older senior management do not relate to younger workers. They have more experience of technology than any other generation but their values and approach to work is different from their predecessors.

Pew Research called their study describing Gen Y’s in America: ‘Confident, Connected. Open to Change’ but ‘Demanding Change’ might be more accurate as a Chartered Management Institute survey of Millennials showed they are very self-directed: 68% want to initiate their own learning and to decide how to blend home and work life so they can work where and when they want. They are also more critical, more selective – and less grateful. They expect loyalty – they are not predisposed to ‘give it’ like boomers. They often own more sophisticated technology than their employer gives them - and see connectivity in and out of work as norm. They are impatient with what they see as out of date autocratic/paternalistic attitudes that they perceive pervade in many businesses. 5. THE FUTURE OF TALENT

Global birth rates have peaked and as people have fewer children later in life – the conveyor belt of future generations cannot be relied on. The Employment Policy Foundation believes the retiring baby boomers will leave a shortfall of 35 million workers by 2020 even with the extended working lives we all face. The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Talent Risk Study’ suggests the USA will need to add more than 25 million workers to its talent base by 2030 to sustain economic growth and Western Europe will need more than 45 million. The key factor is not the number of people available but the available talent and there are talent scarcities worldwide. Employees will increasingly see themselves as a ‘brand’ whose marketing they have sole control over and the portfolio career as envisaged by Charles Handy will be the norm. For those with the right skills the balance of power will shift to the seller, not the buyer. Companies will be competing in the global marketplace for the right people. Increasingly the top companies will be hunting out the talent early – at universities where they will develop a strong campus presence - like football scouts looking for prodigies.

Careers will be multi-company, multi sector and non-linear with employees taking career breaks when it suits them. A gap on a CV will no longer be a source of suspicion but a sign that the individual has found something fulfilling to do outside of work. Individuals will see themselves as having a multi-destination career and value training and personal development as more important than pay alone.

As more routine and transactional roles become automated people will be liberated to think more creatively. We will see the emergence of ‘expert thinkers’ skilled in solving unexpected problems and carrying out complex communication interactions with people. Intuitive thinking and emotional intelligence will be more important than knowledge as this will be easily accessible. Employers will use highly sophisticated personality based software to spot the right sort of talent. Their values and having personality that matches the company will be as important as experience.

Traditional job seeking will be replaced by online marketplaces of which LinkedIn with its 200 million members will be seen as a prototype. Similarly, Facebook jobs will fuse social networking and professional development together. Although not relevant to all it has a potential pool of nearly 1 billion users.

6. IMPACT OF AUTOMATION Automation is increasingly taking a central role in all aspects of the

workplace, impacting on administrative and transactional work. As the New Commission on the Skills of the American workforce recently concluded: “If work is routine, no matter how complex it is, chances are it can be automated.” Between 2000 and 2009, three million transactional jobs vanished but 5 million interaction jobs (nursing, law, services) were created.

7. MOBILE WORKINGFor mobile workers the office is where they are - whether at home,

in the car, at an airport, in a coffee shop or even on holiday. As a result of new technologies, by 2015 almost 40% of total workforce (about 1.3 billion of working population) will be mobile. Ironically the more mobile people become the more ‘mobile’ devices they carry. On average 3.5 in 2012 up from 2.7 in 2011 owing to growth of tablets. However, going forward The Cloud will not just be a storage system for mobile workers but a virtual hub accessed by the company’s’ mobile semi-structured workforce – perhaps on a single device.

There are savings for companies such as time lost through travel, unnecessary commuting and office costs. Mobile workers also


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enable them to be more responsive to customer needs inside and outside office hours.

8. OFFICES The traditional office is dying and will only remain relevant where

security concerns (i.e.GCHQ) are key or where face to face customer service or personal interaction on the premises remains important. As more people become mobile workers, offices will be multifunctional places to meet and interact – reflecting new ways of working. They will combine fixed workstations, quiet areas, informal social areas and more formal meeting environments. All office space will have to work hard to merit its existence. Rather than fixed bases in the future large cities will have spaces to provide ‘pop up’ offices where companies can temporarily locate project teams. Technologies will be embedded in the office space. They will be responsive to the moods of employees and adjust lighting, temperatures and ambient noise accordingly. Although everyone will have mobile devices, the office structure will work in plug and play mode so all resources any employee might want are available anywhere in the building. Instead of having to find a fixed meeting or work space literally anything will be capable of being on a screen. Desktop monitors etc will disappear in favour of ‘intelligent glass’. Telepresence will be the norm and employees working remotely will be able to send hologrammatic versions of themselves to take part in meetings.

9. THE FUTURE STRUCTURE OF WORK The way organisations are structured is changing. We will see more

large interlinked total service companies and more small independent specialists while companies in middle will struggle as they will have neither scale, resource or agility to compete effectively. Instead of layered management and rigid departmental siloes, there will be greater cross-functional co-operation using the mixture of talents inside and outside company to solve problems and capitalise on opportunities quickly.

“Employees of future will be judged more by quality of output rather than hours worked”. Productivity will be prized above simply ‘being there’.” And Companies will manage by results not objectives and productivity above ‘presenteeism’.Martin Kula, Vice President – Marketing, E Esselte says; “

10. HOW WILL COMPANIES ORGANISE THEMSELvES IN THE FUTURE?

Workflow co-ordination will be key. In a creative and knowledge based work environment, access to information and the right skills will

be critical. Speed and accuracy will bring competitive advantages. Currently people are not efficient. Mckinsey estimates that the average interaction worker spends 28% of their working week managing email and nearly 20% looking for internal information or tracking down colleagues to help with specific tasks. Email is indiscriminate and unwieldy but there is no replacement on the horizon. Twitter prevents detailed communications and Facebook offers business little in the way of a secure alternative or reliable archiving.

Organising people in the office of the future will be far more challenging than it is today. Resource coordinators will be needed to put together best teams for particular projects from different departments and outside organisations and blend them together. Workflow co-ordination will become a key function and it won’t be just people that need organising but their equipment too.

Retrieval of information is likely to become harder not easier so the availability of enough digital data storage capacity is vital. Digital filing with information in all its different digital formats will need to be compressed but still searchable. The ideal data storage systems of the future will be both logical and intuitive, a bit like a gearbox we can shift from manual to automatic.

11. HOW WILL WE SAFEGUARD OUR INFORMATION IN THE FUTURE?

Just as peoples’ work and personal lives have become blurred – so will their professional and personal information – making security a vital concern for all companies. Three key factors are driving this: ‘BYOD’ – or bring your own device is becoming embedded in many companies. Mobile devices are taking over from computers as a means to access the web but without the same safeguards. The Cloud will grow in popularity but with reservations and security means we will need to spread our resources and use several Clouds so as not to put all eggs in one basket.

12. DOES PAPER HAvE A FUTURE IN BUSINESS?There is no evidence of more than a gradual decline in the

near future. The paperless office is still a long way off – both paper and digital will co-exist for some time yet. The challenge will be to manage the gigabytes of data and the average 10 000 sheets of paper that each individual office worker produces every year across the USA, UK and Australia.

13. INNOvATION PROCESSES NOWThe speed of technology is accelerating and the business

world of today will bear no relation to the one of 2020. The future lies with holistic and collaborative business innovation. In the future forward thinking must be in the companies DNA. More companies will use Open Source to develop products and services using customers and suppliers as participants. Enlightened organisations will share their thinking with channel partners to exploit mutual strengths and innovation will be collaborative with customers.

The focus in the past has been on products. Business model innovation will become more important and a way for companies to gain competitive advantage. They cannot be as easily copied as products but can be tailored to companies’ values and outlook as another extension of its brand behaviour.

Martin Kula, Vice President – Marketing, Esselte concludes; “Innovation is not something companies can dip in and out of. It must be hard-wired into the organisation as a systematic capability. It must be championed by senior management and seen as an essential investment and not something that can be trimmed when the going gets tough.” m


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3D Panels are simple, economical and flexible enough to conform to unusual wall surfaces; providing a hard, paintable and dent-proof surface.

Etched or sand-blasted glass provides a clean, clear canvas for branding and product marketing inside or outside the building.

Polylite panels lit up with coloured LEDS will add bling to any creative environment.

Paint technique, colours combinations and tonal variations, along with wall stencils and decals can enhance atmospheres and create moods.

Wallpapers offer a range of natural and environmentally friendly options from natural capiz shell tiles to bamboo, silk or even the sturdy fibres of the aquatic water hyacinth plant.

Ask your preferred stationery supplier for a range of options available for your needs. m


the sticker trade!If you are a parent

with children in primary school, you will be aware of the high

trade in stickers swops currently raging on the playing fields. Ranging from animal ‘jellies’ to foiled

princess stickers, girls especially are zoning in on this ‘not-new’ hobby. You may even recall your own collectable

‘passions’ back in the day that saw us collecting writing paper, envelopes, notepads, rubber bangles and car cards. Not much has changed. In fact you are probably still doing it if you happen to have decorated your home with interior design decals or sliding door protectors. Harmless and fun, collecting stickers is certainly a better way for your child to spend their pocket

money, than down at the candy store. m

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RICOH SUPPORTS UNITED NATIONS WORLD ENvIRONMENT DAY

June is Ricoh Global Eco Action Month and on June 5 employees from all of its global offices will turn off the lights on all billboards, Ricoh logo signboards and night lighting facilities with the exception of Ricoh’s eco lighting billboards.

June 5 is United Nations World Environment Day and only the 100% ecopowered billboards in New York’s Times Square, London and Sydney will remain on. “Ricoh Global Eco Action began in 2006,” says Dierdre Fernandes, marketing, events, CSR, PR and sponsorship co-ordinator at Ricoh SA. “Its goal is to enhance awareness among group company employees worldwide and promote environmentally friendly thinking and actions.

This year our theme is: Think & Act. Think & act on your own. We encourage employees to focus on energy conservation at work and at home, host and participate in environmental events, and take other actions that reflect their concerns for the environment.” Ricoh’s eco-powered electronic billboards initiative represents one of the measures being undertaken to expand the circle of global environmental conservation and is based on the idea that even if the billboards don’t light up and fulfill their functions as signage due to weather, the message the billboards convey will raise many people’s environmental awareness and lead to the realisation of a sustainable society.

GREEN BUSINESS, GREEN BANK AWARD

The first annual Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards ceremony, hosted by southern Africa’s ‘green’ bank, saw a number of organisations and one individual recognised for the invaluable contributions they have made towards the promotion of sustainable practices as

key requirements of business longevity, continued social and economic relevance, and long-term success.

The businesses that took top honours were Woolworths (Pty) Ltd (Trade and Services Category), GrowthPoint Properties Limited (Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Category) and Mondi in the Resources & Non-renewable energy category. Kumba Iron Ore and Xstrata Coal South Africa were runners-up in the Resources & Non-renewable energy category. There was no winner in the Diversified Industrials category.

The coveted Sustainability Leadership Award was presented to Marius Swanepoel, CEO of Imperial Logistics, who was recognised for his commitment to and significant achievements in driving effective emissions reductions both within his own organisation and across its entire supplier and value chains.

The Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards seek to reward and incentivise leadership and innovation in companies that:

• Create demonstrable value for the company, the economy, the society and the environment;

• Embed sustainability into the core business model;

• Employ systemic, long-term and multi-stakeholder thinking, process and problem solving; and

• Consider the sustainability challenges faced by society as opportunities for value creation.

The annual awards are open to all African organisations with a minimum annual turnover of R200 million and at least 500 employees.

For further information email [email protected] or call 011 5067350.

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SOUND STYLE FROM ORIGAUDIO

Two months after its launch, techno-pioneer brand, OrigAudio (the “Origami of Audio”) featured amongst Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions, appealing to true creators of style. Touted as ‘ground-breaking audio gadgets engineered for eco-friendly, portable functionality like you’ve never experience it before’ these 1 watt solar powered speakers are made from recyclable material, have no need of batteries or extension cords and are universally compatible with any device that has a headphone jack (MP3 players, laptops, cell phones, CD players, etc.). Says Jason Lucash, co-founder of OrigAudio: “We could make normal speakers all day if we really wanted to. But why be like everyone else when you can be different? Being different is AWESOME!”. Exclusive to

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Why choose LED lighting for your office environment? LED lighting offers lower energy usage and longer lamp lifetimes when compared to incandescent lighting. In the case of the MR16 downlights, the common 50W halogen globes are particularly inefficient and the energy saving in changing from a 50W halogen globe to an LED MR16 globe is normally over 80%! Comparative lifetimes will also increase from 5-20 times depending on the LED product chosen so replacing failed globes will be a thing of the past. Other advantages are a reduced load on air-conditioning (halogen globes operate around 200°C) as well as lower replacement costs and friendlier waste for recycling. The most important aspects for consumers to consider when purchasing an LED globe are compatibility with their existing drivers, the lumen output, colour temperature of the light and expected lifetime of the product. Compatibility with dimmers may also be a consideration in office applications. MR16 globes require a power supply (driver) between mains and the lamp so choosing a product that is compatible will mean you can make the switch to

LED without changing the driver. Many products on the market do not produce sufficient intensity when compared to conventional halogen globes. Halogen MR16 globes produce 500-700 lumens.

Natural white may be used in offices, especially in areas such as kitchens or bathrooms. Be aware that cool white will produce greater light output so make sure that you don’t sacrifice colour for intensity.

While LEDs have greater upfront costs, they pay for themselves in energy savings and by reducing maintenance. By choosing a quality product with a longer lifetime, you can normally achieve a better return on your investment with fewer instances of failures.

Generally speaking, the “more” is about touching lives, making a difference, and being genuine - all in alignment with a particular mission or vision.

So, my first question to you is, “does your business have a ‘mission’ and/or ‘vision’? If not, get on with it!

Customers are eager to buy from companies who have a more socially responsible view of their work, companies who reach out in genuine service. I recently was contracted to assist with a new store opening, and we were given loads of ‘free stuff’ from suppliers to give away at the opening. I am not talking about the usual promotional goods. I’m talking about braais, power tools, lawnmowers, and tins of paint. Products with a real value. What we decided to do was to ‘sell’ these products to the customers at ridiculous prices, for example, we offered a R500 drill for R100 – which we put into a charity tin there and then! To create the excitement, I did this from the top of a ladder next to a very long queue of customers; this kept them entertained while waiting to pay. It was amazing to hear the applause after each ‘sale’. They really enjoyed the fact that the store was giving money to charity!

Here are some ideas to take your business to the next level. 1. KNOW YOUR PURPOSE

Why are you in business? What have you come to do? The socially responsible company knows. 2. KNOW WHO YOUR CUSTOMER IS, AND KNOW HIM BETTER THAN YOU KNOW YOURSELF

You have internal (people within the organisation you need to serve so that your external customers are served well) and external customers (the end users of your product or service). I am always amazed when I see staff from one of South Africa’s largest supermarket chains shopping at their opposition. In my opinion, it tells me that management is not looking after their ‘Internal’ customers!

All of these people need to be defined, and there needs to be a clear understanding about who is being served, how they are to be served, and why you are serving them.

You cannot serve everyone well, especially in busy times. That’s why it’s critical for you to know who you’re serving.

Every single customer has a need. They come to you to have it served. That’s why it’s vitally important for socially responsible companies to know the customer, so that they’ll know how to address his/her needs - today, and in the future.

Ingredients to level-up your

businessSocially responsible companies know that they exist to do more

than make money. What that “more” is depends on each

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3. CREATE AN INTERNAL COMMUNITY WITH ONE vOICE

Every team member in your business must be empowered to take care of your customers. Every action of every person needs to be measured against customer needs, with the goal to exceed expectations. Do all your staff know what exactly is expected of them? 4. CREATE A COMMUNITY OF CUSTOMERS WHO ARE PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS.

There are no lone customers. Together, they have a voice. And they’ll share it with you, telling you what they need, don’t want, love or hate, if you ask them. As I always say – talk to your customers – constantly!

Customers partner with businesses they value. There’s

a bond created when both sides want to

help each other. There can be a free exchange

of information, a desire to share ideas, they can

look forward together to a common vision, and support each other in accomplishing more. By partnering with your customers, you break down barriers to

communication.

5. CHOOSE SERvICE OvER SELF-INTEREST

We all work very hard to have more money and more things. In today’s economic environment, we have to work harder to afford them, and have much less time to enjoy them. We run roughshod over others on our way to the top. Our families see less and less of us. Yet it would seem that “looking out for number

one,” whether that “one” is an individual or company, is the way of the world.

But the way to get past that is to commit to something bigger. Something outside yourself. To find a cause to believe in and to support.

That takes the emphasis off of the “I,” and puts it more on the “you,” or the “we”. And it’s there that true service begins to emerge.In business, this could mean a shift

from the focus on profit, to the focus on touching the lives of your customer. The first can’t happen, long term, without the second. 6. SERvE YOUR OWN PEOPLE

To have people engaged in serving your customers, you need to take great care of them, and let them know they matter to the success of the business.

Better benefits, compensation time,

and flexi-time are all great, but they may be meaningless to your staff. Socially responsible companies find out what employees need to feel really appreciated and an integral part of the team. They give them a voice in defining the culture for themselves; implement what’s suggested to the best of their abilities; and watch what happens when engaged employees interact with internal and external customers, from a place of having a deeper commitment to a larger community. 7. WALK YOUR TALK

Socially responsible companies only say and do things that are true, and they say and do them consistently. 8. MAKE EvERY MOMENT COUNT

The Amish know that everything is sacred. That there’s no difference, nothing more or less important, than anything else. So they pay as much attention to sewing on a button as they do to teaching a child to read.

Socially responsible companies know that every moment counts, and every moment is an opportunity to serve. So go out there and create magic moments with every interaction, with every customer! m

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Look for a long coat that is versatile enough for both day and evening wear when facing the outdoor elements.

A chunky bracelet or necklace adds detail often lost in winter’s darker toned wear. A manicure adds a polished look.

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Winter Chic

A scarf always adds flair whether worn high at the neck or draped around the shoulders, and will keep a draft away.

A structured bag is this season’s must. Look for matching Ipad or laptop bag or let it double as both.

Whether a flat buckle boot or with a heel, invest in a comfortable boot for added warmth this winter. If you prefer wearing a shoe to the office, buy red for a pop of colour or add a lacy stocking.


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Home Grown Music promotes and distributes quality, independent, original South African artists. Emphasis is placed on sourcing the gaps of talent sorely overlooked by the major record labels. Their catalogue spans a wide array of artists in a variety of genres that include afro-pop, indie, kwaito, Afrikaans, dance, jazz and instrumental. For more information visit www.homegrownmusic.co.za or email: [email protected]

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In The Shade of the Wild FigGenres: guitar,

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Two finger-style acoustic guitar players, Guy Buttery and Nibs van der Spuy deliver a stunning performance that combines blissful melodies with a controlled sense of virtuosity. Both do a spectacular job of displaying trust in each other’s abilities and make use of them in an exuberant way.

Wendy Oldfield Supernova

Genres: acoustic rock, reggae, singer-songwriter

Her versatility has always been a cornerstone of Oldfield’s appeal. This production is simple and supportive of the excellent musicianship, and, with the recording done in Howard Butcher’s Peace Of Eden Studio in Knysna, it is fast gaining a reputation as the premier spot to lay down tracks if you want an authentic acoustic vibe. Supernova has a sound as strong as its song writing.

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Genres: kwaito, dance

At 25 years of age, DJ Mzakes is a beacon of inspiration to township youth. Despite having a form of muscular dystrophy, Mzakes composes and produces dance music at a perplexing rate. This album is a fusion of aspirant young hip hop artists, is full of punch and can be heard regularly blaring from minibus speakers.

Rudolph De Wet Plat Aarde

Genres: folk, Afrikaans, singer-songwriter

Plat Aarde is Rudolph’s sophomore album. It takes the listener on a journey through an expanse of both traditional Afrikaans songs and new material. Featuring the works of well-known artists such as Coenie de Villiers, Gian Groen and Koos Kombuis, songs are then adapted to tell tales of Rudolph’s own personal experiences.

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Genres: compilation

Out the Box is a ‘mix-disc’ of strong songs from exciting South African artists that Home Grown Music feels are worth of paying attention to. Out The Box unpacks the stand out talent we have in our midst, in a variety of genres, and gestures at you to further unwrap, explore and immerse yourself in what is happening here musically.

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Drug Muled – Sixteen Years in a Thai PrisonThe Vanessa Goosen Story by Joanne Joseph Jacana MediaOn the verge of a big break in modelling, Miss SA finalist, 21-year-old Vanessa Goosen, is caught up in every traveller’s nightmare. Duped into carrying books with 1.7 kilograms of heroin hidden in them, Goosen is arrested, and tried on drug- trafficking charges. Deaf to her pleas of innocence, the Thai courts sentence Goosen to death. On appeal her

sentence is commuted to life, to be served in Bangkok’s notorious Lard Yao prison. Pregnant, terrified and desperately alone, Goosen begins a harrowing 16-year journey behind bars. Forced to part with her beloved daughter three years later, Goosen’s story traces the joy and hurt of motherhood behind bars, the depression that comes with long-term incarceration and separation, and her return to a hugely changed South Africa in 2010. Also available in Afrikaans.

Tretchikoff: The People’s Painter Edited by curator of the National Gallery Retrospective, UCT Academic Andrew Lamprecht. Jonathan Ball Publishers

Vladimir Tretchikoff was, during his lifetime, one of the most recognised and successful artists in the world. Prints of his Chinese Girl allegedly outsold the Mona Lisa and his exhibitions attracted record audiences worldwide, yet despite his popular appeal he was never accepted by the arts establishment, who tended to see his work as the epitome of ‘kitsch’. Nevertheless his influence on contemporary art and design has been immense. This beautifully-illustrated book reproduces his best-known work and is accompanied by a series of essays that explore his life, work and legacy.

21 Yaks and a SpeedoHow to Achieve your Impossible by Lewis Pugh Jonathan Ball Publishers

Following on from Lewis’s best-selling autobiography Achieving the Impossible, 21 Yaks and a Speedo is a collection of beautifully told short stories in which Lewis shares his ability to dream big dreams, build crack teams, and get the job done. You’ll be inspired by his devotion to excellence, his loyalty to his crew, and his belief in never giving up.

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You could probably fill a class room in every school across the country with the amount of lost property that a c c u m u l a t e s over the school

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Today labels, name tags and markers come in all forms, shapes and sizes, and from vinyl to permanent inks, allowing you to label a variety of items, be it juice bottles, lunch boxes, plates, toys, eating utensils, sporting goods, books, bags, shoes and stationery.

Here’s how to go about it: Step one: Explain your label requirements to your friendly stationer or retail store staffer so they can show you a selection of available products. Step two: On purchasing any school stationery supplies or uniforms, immediately use the relevant marking tools to tag your items. Step three: Enjoy the relief of having items returned to you if they happen to get mislaid. m

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Tell us about your childhood and some memories of growing up?I had a wonderful childhood filled with lots of love and family. My favourite memories always include my two older cousins, Julie and Louisa, and my two siblings, and all the fun and mischief we got up to. We were the Brady bunch!I am now at the stage of raising my own two young boys while enjoying a wonderful career overseeing Eyewitness News across all our four stations – it’s a full time job.What is your life’s motto or personal brand?Things have a way of working themselves out!Use three words to describe yourselfDriven, passionate, caring.What is your business philosophy?Always lead by example and have a strong work ethic.If you could change one thing in your industry, what would it be?To change the notion that if you are past a certain age, then you need to stop being a field reporter and take on more of a managerial or editorial role. South Africa is in need of older and more senior journalists whom we don’t lose to the worlds of PR or political spin-doctoring.

What makes you happy?Chocolate and shopping.What is the one thing you can’t do without?Kissing and squeezing my children.What would be the most valuable question you could ask yourself?What legacy am I leaving for my children and for the news industry?What is the most important ability a leader should have?To inspire people, while simultaneously giving them the space to grow and develop under your leadership.Where will the most significant growth occur in your industry in the next few years?The evolution of social media and the role it plays in news will be fascinating to watch and critique. For Eyewitness News, I am hoping that our growth will be in the online and digital space. We are already doing exciting and innovative work in this area. How do you spend your Sundays?Normally at big, loud, family lunches at my parents’ house. What is your favourite website?Does twitter count? I’m addicted.What was the last new thing you bought?New shoes and a gorgeous clutch bag for my book launch. Where do you like to go on holiday?Anywhere! I love travelling and both the sea and the bush appeal.What car do you drive and why?I drive a 5 series BMW...have you seen the boot space in that car? It’s perfect for bicycles, shopping, newspapers and soccer gear.

Favourite social beverage?Fat Bastard Chardonnay.What is your favourite perfume?Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana.Tell us something about yourself, we didn’t know.I love jumping on a trampoline and can spend hours on a swing!How are you ‘proudly South African’?In everything I do and say. I feel deeply about South Africa and believe this is the best country in the world.

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When travelling on business internationally, relying on public Wi-Fi access can be problematic and comes with potential security concerns too. Utilising a PocketWifi device is a far safer way for executives to get online when travelling.

Craig Lowe, execMobile MD (http://www.execmobile.co.za), says that the company’s PocketWifi solution is much more secure because the data connection to the device is trusted (password protected) and the SIM card is known to the network.

“Wi-Fi hotspots can be a serious security threat because it’s very easy to spoof a Wi-Fi hotspot’s name, which tricks people into joining the wrong hotspot. The controller of the spoofed hotspot can then access any user name and passwords entered by people into their devices while connected to the hotspot.

“And even if you’re on the right hotspot, you still have to make sure your security levels on your device are up to scratch as you could be port scanned by people on the network looking for vulnerabilities in other machines on the network. Both security threats are something most companies would look to avoid,” he says.

The other disadvantage of executives using a public Wi-Fi when travelling is that Wi-Fi access is not pervasive, meaning you may have to end up working in a public place - not be the best idea when working on the company budget!

execMobile’s PocketWifi device circumvents these problems

because it creates a secure hotspot, protected by a password, to which the business traveler can connect up to five devices to.

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Lowe says BlackBerry users of the BIS and BES services may find the services are not available with a foreign SIM. However, by connecting the BlackBerry wirelessly to the PocketWifi, all BlackBerry services will continue to work, which is important given that 80 percent of South African corporates run BlackBerry services.

The device makes things a lot simpler. Simply turn it on and all your devices will automatically connect, Given that 38 percent of corporate travelers switch off their smartphones for fear of large data bills, the PocketWifi solution provides a viable data solution - simply set your phone not to roam on data and leave your phone on to receive calls when needed.

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AADDING MACHINE, POINT OF SAlE AND MACHINE ROllSBSC Stationery - Treeline

PaperGeni Rotunda

ADHESIVES, GlUES AND SPRAYSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Correction Fluid,

Glue sticks & Super Glue

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, BIC, Bostik,

Ponal, Pritt, Pentel, Faber Castell, Staedtler

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave

Freedom Stationery - Marlin

ADHESIVE NOTES3M SA PTY Ltd - Post-it ®

BSC Stationery - Stick ‘n Notes

ART, CRAFT, GRAPHIC AND DRAWING MATERIAlSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Pentel, Pilot, Henkel,

Bostik, Staedtler, Faber Castell

CTP Stationery - A4 coloured poster boards

Faber Castell - Comprehensive range


Max Frank - Uni, Artline

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd. - Oil pastels and

watercolour paint

BBAGS AND CASESBantex - Moulded pencil cases

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Penflex, Gotcha,

Staedtler, Bantex

Flip File - Business cases.

Freedom Stationery - Space Case and Marlin

Global Bag And Sportswear Manufactures - Custom schoolbags ,tracksuits

Kolok - Kenton

Topmark - School Bags, Laptop Bags, Pencil

Cases, Sports Bags, Luggage

BATTERIESBSC Stationery - Eveready

Nikki Distributors - Duracell Batteries

Nikki Distributors - Energizer Batteries

BIN RANGEBantex - Waste paper bins

Krost Office Products

BINDING ACCESSORIESAZ Trading - Plastic Comb, Wire, Thermal &

Covers

Beswick Office Products - Fellowes

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Rexel, Bantex

CTP Donau - Donau files and slide binders, A4

poster board

Martin Yale Africa - Comb, Wire

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

Machines

Rexel Office Products - Rexel and GBC

W vos & Co - Renz covers & combs, ringwire

BINDING MACHINESAZ Trading - DSB, Neorel


Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

Machines

Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges

W vos & Company - Renz.

BOARDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Velleda

School Whiteboards

BSC Stationery - Bestboards, Pentel, Pilot,

Artline, Penflex

CTP Stationery - Flip Chart Pads

Hortors Stationery - Legal Notices i.e. Basic

Conditions & OSH Act and Leave and Absence

Chart


Max Frank - Artline Flipchart Markers, Artline,

Maxi whiteboard markers


Parrot Products - Full range of boards and

accessories. Custom boards printed to your

specification.

Rexel Office Products - NOBO whiteboards,

pinboards, easels and accessories

BOOK COVERSBantex - Book Covers

CTP Stationery - Poly Prop Donau heavy duty

covers

Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper

Freedom StationeryGordon’s Productions - contact paper

woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic

cover back to school clear and coloured self

adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch).

Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut

polythene covers.

Grafton Paper ProductsPalm Stationery Manufacturers - brown paper

rolls, poly rolls, gift-wrap

RBE - Papersmart

BOOKS AND PADSBantex - Hard and soft cover noted range

BSC Stationery - Treeline

CTP Stationery - Impala and premier books

and pads

Freedom Stationery - Manufacturers

Hortors Stationery - Legal registers

Impala vuwa Stationery ManufacturersPalm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery - Powerstar

RBE - NCR Business Books

BOXES AND CARTONSBeswick Office Products - Bankers Box to

Boxes and Cartons

CTP Stationery - Archiving Systems

Rexel Office ProductsSpecialised Filing Systems - Archive and

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Tidy Files - Acid free archiving products

CCAlCUlATORSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Kaiser, Sharp

Freedom StationeryKolok - HP

Nikki Distributors - Truly calculators


Power Stationery - Powerstar

Rexel Office Products - IBICO

CAlENDARSCTP Stationery - Diaries assorted sizes

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CAllIGRAPHYMax Frank - Artline

CANTEENKolok - Tea, Coffee, milk etc,

Sunbeam(appliances), Cleansui (water filters

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CARBON PAPER AND FIlMSRBE - NCR Business Books

CD’S, DVD’S AND DISKETTESKolok - Verbatim, Kenon

ClIP BOARDSBantex - PVC and moulded plastic

CTP Stationery - DONAU brand

Parrot Products - Masonite and whiteboard

ClIPS, FASTENERS AND PINSBantex - Paper clips


Grip BindersEssentials, Stephens, Penguin

Tidy Files - Filing solution

COlOURING BOOKSEmpire Toy & Stationery - Empire books



COMPUTER ACCESSORIESBeswick Office Products - Fellowes

Kolok - Verbatim, Kenon

Krost Office ProductsPyrotec - Tower Inkjet-laser labels, business

cards and photo paper

COMPUTER ClEANINGBeswick Office Products - Fellowes

Pyrotec - Tower computer cleaning range

Kolok - ComputerCare

COMPUTER CONSUMABlESCTP Stationery - Full range of DONAU files

KMP - for computer consumables

Kolok Unlimited - Penguin (Ribbons, Toners,

Inkjets,) ,Till and fax rolls

Redfern Print Services - Redfern inkjet/laser/

copier labels and a full range of stationery

labels

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Kolok Unlimited - Blazer UPS systems, Geha

(Interactive white boards)

CORPORATE STATIONERY & GIFTING

Star Stationers and Printers

CRAYONS AND CHAlKS

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Henkel, Faber

Castell, Staedtler

Faber Castell - Wave crayons and pastels


Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Chalks and Crayons

Power Stationery-Powerstar

DDESK SETS AND ACCESSORIES

BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Desk Set Solo

Delux

Bantex - Comprehensive range - moulded

plastic

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex


Krost Office Products

Ledger Systems - Falcon Products

Rexel Office Products - Rexel Eco Range

DIARIES, PlANNERS AND ORGANISERS

CTP Stationery - CTP Brand

Hortors Stationery - Legal diaries

Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners, refills

and T-card kits

South African Diaries - For all your diary needs

DICTATION - TRANSCRIPTION

Olympus Audio S.A - Digital Voice Recorders,

Transcription Kits and Accessories.

Powerhouse Dictation for Philips - Dictation,

transcription, meeting recording, mini-tapes,

foot pedals, accessories

DRAUGHTING AND DRAWING OFFICE SUPPlIES

CTP Stationery - A4 Poster Boards

EEMBOSSERS AND ENGRAVINGRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Ideal & Trodat

Embossers (pocket, desk and electronic), Trotec

ENVElOPES AND MAIlINGBSC Stationery - Leo Envelopes, Jiffy

CTP Stationery - Commercial envelopes

Global envelopesGrafton/StarKZN ENvELOPESMerpak Envelopes - Simplistic, full range of

printed and plain envelopes

PaperGeniRBE - Papersmart

ERASERS & ERASING / CORRECTION FlUIDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Tippex tape, bottle

and Pen

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Artline, Faber

Castell, Pentel, Pilot, Staedtler, Pritt


Max Frank - Uni

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Tape/Erasers

Pentel S.A (PTY) LTD - Hi-Polymer and Ain

eraser, correction tape and pens


FFAX ROll MANUFACTURERSRotunda

FIlES AND FIlINGAfrican Filing Systems - Top retrieval filing and

arching products

Bantex & viking - All filing and storage

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex Mobifile

CTP Stationery - Full range of quality DONAU brand

Flip File - Executive display files, expanding

files, Document folders, dividers

Freedom Stationery - Edo / Unifile

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Lever arch,

Ringbinder files, Manilla flat folders

Grafton/StarKolok - Geha (Binding machines)

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - leaver arch,

ring binder files, manilla flat folders.

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CombBind C12 WireBind W20 ThermaBind T400ClickBind 15CombBind C20 CombBind C340

www.rexelsa.co.za

Effortless binding

with perfect results

MultiBind 230Comb & WireCombBind C150 Pro

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd. - Display book Vivid,

document file, clip file and presentation file

Rexel Office Products - Prima and Rexel ranges

Specialised Filing Systems - Top Retrieval,

Archive and Off-Site Tidy Files - Filing solutions

FOlDERSBantexBSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex

CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand


Palm Stationery Manufacturers - View files,

polypropylene & board folders

Tidy Files - Specialised

FORMS - lEGAl AND MISCEllANEOUSHortors Stationery - complete range of custom,

company, miscellaneous, magisterial, etc.

FURNITURE - OFFICE & SCHOlASTICKrost Office Products - accessories

New Era Office cc - Specialising in all office

furniture desks, chairs, credenzas, boardroom

tables, etc

Reboni Furniture Group - Manufacturing and

distribution of educational and office furniture

Specialised Filing Systems - Cabinets, Shelving

and Hi-Density

GGUIllOTINES AND TRIMMERSAZ Trading - DSB, Kobra

Beswick Office Products - Fellowes, Vivid

Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale

Rexel Office Products - SmartCut and

ClassicCut

W vos & Co - Ideal

IINDEX TABBING AND DIVIDERS3M SA - Post-it flags, Flag pen and highlighter

Bantex - P.P and Manilla board

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, Flip File

CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand board and P.P

Flip File - Index Tabs, Flip tabs


Palm Stationery Manufacturers Grip BindersRexel Office Products - Rexel, Mylar and Prima board

INKSKMP - for computer consumables.

Max Frank - Shachihata, Artline

Rexel Office Products - Numbering machine ink

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Trodat, Noris

fastdry, security, numbering, franking. Laundry.

JJANITORIAlKolok - Goldenmarc (Cleaning products),

Brooms, Mops and equipment.

LlABElSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Tower, Midmadex


Nor PaperPyrotec - Tower stationery, inkjet-laser labels

Redfern Print Services - Redfern Inkjet/laser/

copier labels and a full range of stationery

labels

Specialised Filing Systems - Filing

Tidy Files - Filing solutions

lABEllING MACHINESKemtek Imaging Systems - Distributor of

Brother P-Touch Labelling System

lAMINATING MACHINESAZ Trading - DSB, Speedlam, Lamiace


Kolok - GEHA and Galaxy

Martin Yale Africa - Fujipla

Parrot Products - Parrot A4 and A3 Laminators

Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges

W vos & Co - PEAK & Renz.

lAMINATING POUCHES AND MATERIAlSAZ Trading - A0 to ID card size Beswick Office Products - Fellowes

Kolok - GEHA, Penguin laminating pouches and rolls

Martin Yale AfricaParrot ProductsRexel Office Products - GBC

lEGAl STATIONERYHortors Stationery - All legal registers, forms,

diaries etc

lETTER TRAYSBantex & vikingKrost Office Products

MMAIlING TUBES CTP Stationery

MARKERSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Permanent

Markers, Highlighters, whiteboard

BSC Stationery Sales - Treeline, Collosso,

Penflex, Artline, Maxi, Pentel, Pilot, Bic

Faber Castell - Permanent and non permanent


Interstat Agencies - Edding

Max Frank - Artline , Maxi, Uni

Parrot Products - White board, permanent and

OHP markers. Wide range of highlighters

Penflex - White board, flipchart, permanent

markers, highlighters

Pentel (Pty) Ltd. - Maxiflo, white board marker

and paint marker


MATHEMATICAl GEOMETRY SETS & ACCESSORIESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery-Powerstar

MINUTE AND GUARD BOOKSHortors Stationery - Company registers, minute

books and other legal registers

Ledger Systems - Falcon products

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Fusion 1000L Fusion 1100L Fusion 3000L Fusion 3100L Fusion 5000L Fusion 5100L

www.rexelsa.co.za

Simply faster to the finish...Introducing the new line of Fusion

TM Laminators

NNUMBERING MACHINESRexel Office ProductsRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Reiner Dater/

Numberer (manual/electronic), Trodat

OOFFICE ERGONOMICSBeswick Office Products - Fellowes Back/Wrist/

Foot support; Notebook riser stand

Rexel Office Products - Kensington

copyholders, risers, footrests, Rexel range of

electric staplers and punches which reduces

chances of RSI (repititive strain injury)

OFFICE FURNITUREIxAxA Office Furniture - Office furniture (Desks

and Chairs) from reception to CEO’S office

OVERHEAD PROJECTION AND ACCESSORIES3M SA (Pty) Ltd. - Overhead film,

transparency, multimedia

Kolok - Penguin Transparencies

Max Frank - Artline

Parrot Products - Data Projectors, OHPs,

screens and rear projection film

Penflex - Penflex Overhead projector pens

Rexel Office Products - NOBO

PPAPER AND BOARDAntalis South Africa - Office paper and

packaging solutions

Bantex - Cube refills

BSC Stationery - Apex Paper - Typek,Rotatrim

CTP Stationery - DONAU A4 poster boards

Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper

Freedom StationeryGrafton/StarKolok Unlimited - Geha (paper media),

EPSON, HP, CANON,

Nor Paper

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Cubes and board

Power Stationery-PowerstarRBE - Papersmart

Rexel Office Products - Prima Paper & Board

TRIBE - TRIBE Inkjet Paper and Film

PAPER FOlDING MACHINESMartin Yale Africa - Martin Yale

W. vos & Co - Ideal

PENCIlSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Evolution

Graphite, BIC Matic Clutch ,Velocity Clutch,

Atlantis Clutch, BU4 Clutch

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell,

Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel

Freedom Stationery - Marlin / Edo

Max Frank - Uni

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Hotshot, Mechanical

Pencil, Techniclick Pencil.


Rexel Office Products - Rexel HB & Derwent

Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Tradition, Wopex,

Technical, Clutch Pencils and lead

PENCIl lEADSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Criterium 0.5mm

leads

Faber Castell - Extensive range, beginner to

artist


Max Frank - Uni

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Ain lead, standard lead -

various grades

PENCIl SHARPENERSFreedom StationeryPalm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery - Powerstar

PENSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Clic, Crystal,

Orange and Prismo

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell,

Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel, Lexi,

Penflex

Faber CastellFreedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo

Max Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni

Palm Stationery Manufacturers

Penflex - Penflex ballpoints and rollerballs

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Superb Ballpoint,

Energel Pen


Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Ball point, Fineliner,

Gel and Pigment liner pens

PEN CARBON BOOKSBSC Stationery - Treeline, RBE



RBE - NCR Business Books

PERSONAl STATIONERYBantex - Telephone Management, Conference

and Filing

CTP Stationery - Home office and personal

filing system, diaries

Grafton/Star

PlANNING BOARDS AND ACCESSORIESParrot Products - Range of year planners, term

planners, maps and in/out boards. custom

printed boards designed to specification.

Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners

POINT OF SAlE PRINTER ROllSPaperGeniRotunda

PRINTINGOlivetti Imports - Distributors of Multifunctional

Printers / Copiers

Star Stationers and PrintersKolok - Epson, Lexmark (Hardware), Hp

Printers, Oki (Hardware)

PRINTER CONSUMABlESImpression Management - Prinart, Logic,

Q-Ink, Sanchi, Oliser and ATIKMP - For

computer consumables.

Kolok - EPSON (inkjet, large format etc),

LEXMARK, HP, Brother (Toners and Inks), Oki

(Toners, inks and Ribbons), Tally Genicom

(Ribbons), Seikosha (Ribbons), Panasonic

(Toners and Ribbons), Kyocera (Toners),

Printronix (Ribbons), IBM (Ribbons), Ricoh

(Toners), Fujitsu (Ribbons)

Nor PaperPaperGeniRoyce Imaging Industries - Remanufacturers

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Fusion 1000L Fusion 1100L Fusion 3000L Fusion 3100L Fusion 5000L Fusion 5100L

www.rexelsa.co.za

Simply faster to the finish...Introducing the new line of Fusion

TM Laminators

and suppliers of inkjet and laser cartridges

Technical Systems Engineering - Suppliers of

quality compatible cartridges and bulk inks for

Epson, Canon, Lexmark, HP and Samsung

PUNCHES AND PERFORATORSBantex - Plastic and Metal

Beswick Office Products - Kangaro

BSC Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel


Krost Office ProductsParrot Products - Parrot range of punches

Power Stationery-PowerstarRexel Office Products - Rexel

RRUBBER STAMPSMax Frank - Schachihata X Stampers

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co. - Trodat

RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENTRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - AZ Liquid

polymer, TROTEC laser engraver, flash system

RUlERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery-PowerstarPenflex - PENFLEX rulers

SSCHOlASTIC SUPPlIESBantex and Faber CastellBSC Stationery Sales - Treeline

CTP StationeryEmpire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly

Flip File - Flip File display books A5, A4, A2,

A3

Freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo

Gordon’s Productions - contact paper

woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic

cover back to school clear and coloured self

adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch).

Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut

polythene covers.

Grafton Paper ProductsImpala vuwa Stationery ManufacturersMax Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni

Palm Stationery ManufacturersParrot Products - chalk boards/slates


Pyrotec - Tower Adhesive Book Cover 45cm

x 2m

SCISSORS AND CUTTERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery-Powerstar Rexel Office Products

SCRAPBOOKINGRexel Office Products - Trimmers and

guillotines

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Making

memories, Clearsnap, Marvy, Ranger, Bazzill,

Carl

SHREDDERS AND ACCESSORIESAZ Trading - DSB, Kobra, Roto, Repairs to all

makes


Kolok - GEHA entry level and high-end

shredders

Martin Yale Africa - Intimus, Martin Yale,

PaperMonster

Nikki Distributors - Nikki shredders

Parrot Products - Parrot range of value

shredders

Rexel Office Products - Rexel range

W vos & Co - Ideal.

SlATESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Parrot Products - Whiteboard and chalk board

SPECIAlISED STATIONERY AND BOOKBINDINGLedger Systems - Law reports and periodicals

SPIKE FIlESGrip Binders

STAMPS, STAMP PADS AND INKSRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Trodat, pre-

inked stamps, stamp and fingerprint pads

STAPlING MACHINES AND STAPlESBantexBeswick Office Products - Kangaro

BSC Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel


Krost Office ProductsInterstat Agencies - Genmes

Parrot Products - Parrot range of staplers

Rexel Office Products - Rexel range

STATIONERY SUNDRIES - SCHOlASTICBSC Stationery - Treeline, Pritt, Henkel,

Staedtler, Pentel, Pilot, BIC, Bantex, Faber

Castell, Artline, Penflex

CTP Stationery - DONAU Scissors and cutting

knives

Freedom Stationery - Marlin, Edo and Unifile



STENCIlSFreedom Stationery

STORAGE SYSTEMSCTP Stationery - Archiving Systems -

Suspension Files

Kolok - VERBATIM (hard drives, USB sticks

etc), HP

Specialised Filing Systems - Filing

Tidy Files - Filing solutions

TTAPES3M SA (Pty) Ltd. - Brand Scotch® MagicTM

BSC Stationery - Sellotape, Brother

Freedom StationeryPalm Stationery Manufacturers

TElECOMMUNICATIONSNIKKI Distributors - Siemens office phones

TElEX ROllS AND TElETEX PAPERRotunda

THERMAl ROllSRotunda

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Autoplus 60 XDONESHUTSTACK Autoplus 80 X Autoplus 100 X Autoplus 175 X Autoplus 250 X Autoplus 500 X Autoplus 750 X

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TONERS AND CARTRIDGESKMP - Computer consumables

Kolok - PENGUIN (Inkjets and Laser toners),

EPSON, LEXMARK, HP.

PaperGeni

TOP RETRIEVAl FIlINGOptiplan a div of Waltons - Paper based top

retrieval filing systems

Specialised Filing Systems - Total Solution and

more

Tidy Files - Complete onsite and offsite filing

solutions

TOYS, HOBBIES AND GAMESFreedom StationeryPyrotec - Toby Tower Stickers and Activities

TRANSFER lETTERING AND SIGNSParrot Products - Vinyl lettering

TRANSPARENCIESKolok - Penguin transparencies for inkjet and

laser

OEM, Penguin and HP Transparencies

Rexel Office Products - NOBO range

vVISITORS BOOKS/REGISTERSLedger Systems - Falcon

Products - visitors books, hotel

guest register, restaurant

reservation registers


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• Buyers Guide is an affordable way of highlighting your

brands while also introducing up and coming new stockists to the

trade.

• The Buyers Guide is a valuable sourcing tool to market your business and the brands

that you carry.

• Contact Wendy to book space on [email protected] or

Tel: 011 880 1147

DID YoU KnoW?


Autoplus 60 XDONESHUTSTACK Autoplus 80 X Autoplus 100 X Autoplus 175 X Autoplus 250 X Autoplus 500 X Autoplus 750 X

www.rexelsa.co.za

3M( 011 844 9202 PvtBag X926, Rivonia, 2128

7 011 806 2388 Customer Serv: 0800 118 311

African Filing Systems( 011 896 5279 www.africanfiling.co.za

7 086 540 6892 [email protected]

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd( 011 688 6000 Box 6893, Johannesburg, 2000


Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town( 021 959 9600 Box 19231, Tygerberg, 7505

7 021 959 9640

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Durban( 031 714 4000 Box 284, Umhlanga, 4320

7 031 700 9253

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pretoria( 012 379 0060 Box 4013, Pretoria, 0001

7 012 379 0052

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Bloemfontein( 051 447 8681 Box 1795, Bloemfontein, 9300

7 051 447 6765

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth( 041 486 2020 Box 9088, Estadeal, 6012

7 041 486 2219

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pietermaritzburg( 033 386 2078 Box 1425, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

7 033 386 2078

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Botswana( 00267 391 2139 Box 1705, Gaborone

7 00267 397 5459

AZ Trading( 086 111 4407 www.aztradingcc.co.za


Bantex( 011 473 9800 Box 43201, Industria, 2042


Beswick Office Products( 011 433 2686 Box 82319, Southdale, 2135


BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd( 011 474 0181 PO BOX 43144, Industria, 2042

7 011 474 6068 16 Maraisburg Road, Industria, 2042

BSC Stationery Sales( 011 420 3250 Box 278, Brakpan, 1540


CTP Stationery( 011 226 5600 Box 43501, Industria, 2042


Empire Toy & Stationery( 011 614 2243 Box 261524, Excom, 2023


Faber Castell( 011 473 9800 Box 43201, Industria, 2042


Flip File( 021 638 3105 Box 2190, Clareinch, 7740


Freedom Stationery - Johannesburg( 011 314 0953/4 Box 6459, Halfway House, 1685


Freedom Stationery - Cape Town( 021 557 9152/3 36-38 Silverstone Rd Killarney Gardens


Freedom Stationery KZN (Head Office)( 032 459 2820 Box 478, Mandini, 4490


Freedom Stationery - East London( 043 731 2422 Box 14111 West Bank 5218


Global Bag And Sportswear Manufactures( 031 305 6507 P.O Box 18586, Dalbridge, 4014

7 031 301 6553 www.globalbags.co.za

Global Envelopes( 031 465 5544 [email protected]

7 031 465 5634 www.envelopes.co.za

Gordon’s Productions( 031 705 8713 Suite 69, PvtBag X4, Kloof, 3640


Grafton/Star Paper Products( 011 262 0777 Box 550, Bergvlei, 2012


Grip Binders( 011 421 1300 [email protected]

Hortors Stationery( 011 620 4800 Box 1020, Johannesburg, 2000


Impala vuwa Stationery Manufacturers( 036 634 1535 Box 389, Ladysmith, 3370


Impression Management( DBN 031 777 1222 www.impression.co.za

( JHB 011 708 7743 [email protected]

( CPT 021 592 0847

Interstat Agencies - Durban( 031 569 6550 Box 201707, Durban North, 4016


Interstat Agencies - Cape Town( 021 551 9555 Box 36696, Chempet, 7442


Interstat Agencies - Port Elizabeth( 041 453 2558 Box 27693, Greenacres, 6057


IxAxA Office Furniture( 011 392 3628 14 Isando Road Isando

[email protected]

Kemtek Imaging Systems( 011 624 8000 Box 86173, City Deep, 2049


Kemtek Imaging Systems - Cape( 021 521 9600 Box 181, Cape Town, 8000


Kemtek Imaging Systems - KZN( 031 700 9363 Box 15685, Westmead, 3608


Kemtek Imaging Systems - PE( 041 582 5222 Box 15685, Westmead, 3608


Kemtek Imaging Systems - PTA( 012 804 1410 PO Box 816, Silverton, 0127


KMP( 021 709 0190 Box 183, Steenberg, 7947


Kolok Unlimited - Head Office( 011 248 0300 Box 4151, Johannesburg, 2000


Kolok Unlimited - Cape Town( 021 597 2700 Box 6385, Roggebaai, 8012


Kolok Unlimited - Durban( 031 570 4900 Box 4206, Riverhorse Valley East, 4017


Kolok Unlimited Polokwane( 015 298 8795 Box 862, Ladanna, 0704


Kolok Unlimited - Port Elizabeth( 041 406 9900 Box 3163, North End, 6056


Kolok Unlimited - Namibia( 00264 (61)370500 Box 40797, Ausspannplatz, Namibia

7 00264 (61)370525 [email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Nelspruit( 013 758 2233 Box 4338, White River, 1240


Kolok Unlimited - Bloemfontein( 051 433 1876 PvtBag X01, Brandhof, Bloemfontein


Kolok Unlimited - Botswana( 00267 393 2669 PvtBag B0226, Bontleng, Gaborone


Krost Office Products( 011 626 2067 Box 75401, Gardenview, 2047


KZN ENvELOPES( 031 465 3992 P O Box 41259, Rossburgh, 4072


Ledger Systems( 011 433 1808 Box 82586, Southdale, 2135


Martin Yale( 011 838 7281 [email protected]

7 011 838 7322 www.martinyale.co.za

Max Frank( 011 921 1811 Box 200, Isando, 1600


Maynards - Olympus Audio S.A / Olivetti Distributors( 0860 00 1922 [email protected]

www.maynards.co.za

Merpak Envelopes( 011 719 7700 [email protected]

7 011 885 3174 www.merpak.co.za

New Era Office cc( 011 334 2013 Box 10383, Lenasia, 1821


Nikki - Cape Town( 0860 006731 [email protected]

7 0800 204868 www.nikki.co.za

Nikki - Durban( 0860 006731 [email protected]


Nikki - Johannesburg( 0860 006731 [email protected]


Nikki - Pretoria( 0860 006731 [email protected]


Nor Paper( 011 011 3900


Optiplan a division of Waltons( 011 620 4000 Pencil Park, Croxley Close, Herriotdale


Palm Stationery( 031 507 7051 [email protected]

7 031 507 7053 www.palmstat.co.za

PaperGeni( 011 011 3900 [email protected]

7 011 011 4099 www.papergeni.co.za

Parrot Products( 011 607 7600 [email protected]

7 011 615 2502 www.parrotproducts.biz

Penflex( 021 521 2400 Box 36964, Chempet, 7442

7 021 521 2402/3 [email protected]

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd( 011 474 1427/8 Box 202, Crown Mines, 2025

7 011 474 5563 www.pentel.co.za

Powerhouse Dictation( 011 887 1056 [email protected]

7 086 555 3833 www.speech.co.za

Power Stationery( 032 533 4003 Box 1305, Verulam, 4340


Pyrotec( 021 787 9600 PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948


RBE Stationery Manufacturers (Pty) Limited( 011 793 7321 [email protected]

7 011 793 7348 www.rbe.co.za

Reboni Furniture Group( 086 173 2664 www.reboni.co.za


Redfern Print Services - Cape Town( 021 552 9680 Box 403, Milnerton, 7435


Redfern Print Services - Durban( 031 205 9598 [email protected]

7 031 205 7092 www.redfern.co.za

Redfern Print Services - Johannesburg( 011 837 4119 Box 1445, Crown Mines, 2025


Rexel Office Products( 011 226 3300 www.rexelsa.co.za


Rotunda( 021 552 5135 Box 189, Maitland, 7404


Royce Imaging Industries( 011 792 9530 www.royceimaging.co.za


Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Head Office( 011 262 1400 Box 931, Wendywood, 2144


Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Cape Town( 021 448 7008 Box 931, Wendywood, 2144


Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Durban( 083 377 4109 Box 931, Wendywood, 2144


South African Diaries( 021 442 2340 Box 4862, Cape Town, 8000


Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd( 011 579 1600 www.staedtler.co.za


Specialised Filing Systems( 011 477 0640 www.specfiling.co.za

7 011 477 3528

Star Stationers and Printers( 031 569 1061 [email protected]

7 031 569 1094 www.starstat.co.za

Technical Systems Engineering( 011 708 2304 Box 1532, Northriding, 2162


Tidy Files( 011 943 4210 www.tidyfiles.co.za

Topmark( 011 837 8045 [email protected]

7 011 837 7442

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Cape Town( 021 787 9600 PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948

7 021 787 9791

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Johannesburg( 011 611 1820 59 Lepus Rd, Crown Mines, 2025


Tower (Division of Pyrotec) Durban( 031 701 0192 Box 594, Pinetown, 3600


Tribe( 011 314 4746 (Jhb) Box 6280, Halfway House, 1685

7 021 386 4261 (Cpt) [email protected]

versafile( 011 226 5600 Box 43501, Industria, 2042


W. vos & Company( 011 493 7139 www.wvos.co.za


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PANTUM is the new, dynamic, printing solutions provider taking the world by storm.PANTUM is dedicated to becoming a one stop printingsolutions provider for our customers, with cutting-edge and precisely engineered products that you can depend on.

PANTUM is a complete range of mono single functionlaser printers, MFP’s plus high speed printers for highquality printing with a unique target on SOHO, SMBand large Enterprises.Reliable, Affordable, User-Friendly and Eco-friendlyprinting solutions of high productivity, our productsboast long life cycles and the best total usage costs.

Innovation is the key to success in any field. therefore we closely follow market trends and consumer needsin various markets.Our vision to innovate is supported by our strong R&D and solid technical strength, working towards offering optimum quality printing solutions.We promise to give RISE to a new era in printing

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Located in Zhuhui, a major economic development zone of China with an international seapoint and airportIn close proximity to Shenzhen and Hong Kong, providing convenient worldwide accessStrong sales network aross America, Asia-Pacific,Europe Middle East and Africa

BUILT TO LAST AND WORK EFFICIENTLYReliable design lasts for up to 100,000 pages.Strong construction with few paper jams.Long life high yield consumable options.

METAL INSTEAD OF PLASTIC FRAMESolid steel roller bar instead of plastic bar andhard rubber rollers.Longer engine life.

COST EFFECTIVE, AFFORDABLE High quality, long life performance.High yield cartridge with very low operating costs.Lowest Total cost of Ownership in it’s class.

ECO-FRIENDLYLow carbon footprint.Less waste toner residue.Low ozone emissions.

PANTUM is the new, dynamic, printing solution taking the world by storm.A one stop printing solutions provider with cutting-edge and precisely engineered products that you can depend on.Closely following market trends and consumer needsin various markets - innovation is the key to our success.Our vision to innovate is supported by our strong R&D and solid technical strength, working towards offering optimum quality printing solutions.

Located in Zhuhui, a major economic development zone of China.Strong sales network aross America, Asia-Pacific,Europe, Middle East and Africa.

IS PANTUMLOCATED

PANTUM is a complete range of Mono Single FunctionLaser Printers, MFP’s and high speed printers for highquality printing. Suitable markets are SOHO, SMB and large Enterprises.Reliable and affordable, our products boast long lifecycles and the best total usage costs.

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