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This section of the blog is a collection of short articles and video clips on designed to help you get a little smarter in the field of Business.

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Business | Is BEE different for small businesses?
Blog - Business
Thursday, 21 April 2011 15:45

By Gareth Cotten

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business course.

It’s a conversation that many business owners have had lately: “Should I or shouldn’t I get BEE compliant?” While there are advantages to being BEE rated (being able to supply national or local government departments, for example, or becoming a preferential supplier to other BEE-compliant companies), it can also be an administrative and operational burden to have to meet the requirements, over and above everything else you need to do as a business owner.

 

Business | The Consumer Protection Act and you
Blog - Business
Thursday, 21 April 2011 15:43

By Gareth Cotten

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Start and Manage a Small Business course.

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is undoubtedly a game-changing piece of legislation and promises to completely shake up the way business is done in South Africa. Signed into law in April 2009, but only being brought into effect on 31 March 2011 (to give businesses time to comply with the changes), the Act will have an effect on almost every enterprise in the country.

 
Business Writing | How to write a CV cover letter
Blog - Business
Thursday, 21 April 2011 15:39

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By Anna Malczyk

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town Business (Law@Work) Writing and Legal Documents course.

Many people dread job applications that require a cover letter – it seems like a lot of work for no reward, after all. If you have this attitude, it’s time you flipped it around – a cover letter is an extremely useful document that, when created properly, can give your potential employer an excellent insight into your skills, and can even prepare you for your job interview.

 

Business Writing | New media writing tips for businesses
Blog - Business

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town Business (Law@Work) Writing and Legal Documents course.

The goal of business writing is to inform, engage and entertain a business audience in the quickest and best way possible. People who read content online usually need to sift through thousands of words a day, so the best way to get your content read is to make it very clear and user friendly. Whether you are writing an email, a blog post, a Facebook message or copy for your website, there are some simple and practical principles you should follow. Here are four vital tips for writing for your online audience.

 
Business Writing | Impress your boss – write the perfect business proposal
Blog - Business
Thursday, 21 April 2011 15:31

By Anna Malczyk

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town Business (Law@Work) Writing and Legal Documents course.

Business proposals are all about persuasion – you need to convince someone that working with your company is a good idea and will benefit them. A business proposal is document that presents a solution to a need or problem, and aims to convince the reader that the business’ answer is the best one. Whether you’re a one-person show or large company, writing good proposals is a vital part of daily business life. Here are some tips of creating the perfect business proposal.

 
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