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2011 SMME Conference

The Roodepoort Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with British American Tobacco South Africa once again held its Annual SMME Conference on 12 October 2011 at Makiti Conference Venue.
This year’s topic was “How to be a sustainable Business in the current Economy”.

Speakers at the 2011 SMME Conference were as follows:

British American Tobacco South Africa: “Challenges in the Market Place” - click here for presentation
SACCI: Tips for Small Business Growth & Development - click here for presentation
Adolph Kaestner: The Choice is Yours
ZA Group Pty Ltd: Do more than just Survive
Cofesa Westcof: Basic Labour Law - click here for presentation
Kingdom Williams: Entrepreneurial Dynamics
CAT Admin Services: Import & Export Obstacles experienced by Business
LabourNet: Importance of Human Resource Management in core Business no matter how small
FNB: Financial & Non Financial offerings to SMME’s - click here for presentation
Standard Bank: How to be a successful SMME in today’s economic climate from a banking perspective - click here for presentation
Chantell Ilbury: “Mind of a Fox”
Business Partners Limited: SMME Toolkit - click here for presentation
SARS: Three Key tax types, Who must register and when, What is expected after registration
Department of Labour: Public Employment Services

ROCCI presented each SMME delegate who participated and completed the training in the ROCCI/BAT South Africa 2010/2011 training programme with a certificate. The attendees gained valuable information and enjoyed the networking opportunity. The successful Conference was followed by a Gala Dinner also held at Makiti. Guests were welcomed and entertained by the well known Darren “Wackhead” Simpson. The Keynote speaker for the evening was Michael Jackson and his topic was Socialocity – Re-engineering business through Social Media.

Corporate Companies are invited to get involved with the training, mentoring & supporting of SMME’s in our area. This will ensure the sustainability of SMME’s in South Africa. Contact ROCCI at Tel 086 111 3304 or email rocci@rocci.org.

2011 Conference Morning Photos