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	STATISTICAL RELEASE Food and beverages industry, 2007


	RESTAURANT KITCHENS PLANNING Equipping and Cleaning Restaurant Kitchens (Sourced from about.com)


	WRITING THE MENU Kitchen Size and the Restaurant Menu


	MENU A RESTAURANT MENU IS MORE THAN JUST A LIST OF FOOD WITH PRICES


	SWC EXPERIENCE Police WC experience to benefit SA in future


	THINKING BEYOND THE OBVIOUS The Consumer Protection Act Symposium


	INTERNATIONAL NEWS Calorie Data to Be Posted at Most Chains (Sourced from THE NEW YORK TIMES.com)


	INTERNATIONAL NEWS Nutrition Analysis Tools Will Help National Restaurant Association Members Enhance Menus(National Restaurant Association)


	INTERNATIONAL NEWS RESTAURANTS GRADING BEGINS IN NEW YORK


	Tantalizing Desert for 2010 The Restaurant Association of South Africa's Tantalizing Desert for 2010



	ABI Wage Dispute FAWU calls for sympathy strike


	SAB Price Increase Excise increase announcement


	SAITEX, AFRICA ’S BIG SEVEN & AFRISHOP EXHIBITIONS DATE CHANGE TO 25 – 27 JULY 2010


	Economic landscape How deep is the bottom?


	TBCSA Media Release TBCSA Media Release: HICA 2009 CONFIRMS AN IMPRESSIVE SPEAKER LINE UP


	Taste Of Joburg Taste Of Joburg 2009


	Tobacco Control Tobacco products control


	A Smoke-Free Workplace A Smoke free work place


	Concorde Conncorde background info


	Wage Bill Minimum Wage Bill 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010


	Meltwater 27 Articles from meltwater


	The Minimum Wage Rate The Minimum Wage Rate Effective 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010


	Meltwater 45 Articles from Meltwater News


	The Food and Beverage African Conference The Food and Beverage African Conference


	Tipping Restaurant service fees - compulsory tips?


	Restaurants prepare for 2010 Restaurants cook up special menus to lure diners


	Crooks dine out on card swiping Credit card skimming costs the South African economy hundreds of millions each year


	SAATCA Criteria for Certification Food Safety (Management System)


	Soweto Food Festival Soweto Food Festival: eKasi, koeksister, cordon bleu – you decide


	Eversheds Eversheds appoints Lavery Modise


	RASA Annual Golf Day RASA Annual FUN WET N WILD Golf Day


	Africa’s Big Seven Supplying Africa with Trade Solutions Chinese Food and Beverage Companies to Showcase Their Offerings Chinese Food and Beverage Traders Aim to Capture African Markets


	Tourism IndusSry Stakeholder Engagemwnt Invitation to a High Level Ministerial Tourism IndusSry Stakeholder Engagemwnt


	Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Conference


	SME
	SME Toolkit


	Minimum Wage Minimum wage rate 1st July 2009 to 30th June 2010


	Tobacco Control Light my fire


	Kitchen Equiptment Ultimate kitchen equipment shop


	Hygine Washrooms promote hygine


	Tax Tax charges


	Fraud South Africa Fraud


	Retailers SARPIF mag march 2009


	Competition Amendment Bill Merchant Advisory Group Competition amendment


	Economy Merchant Advisory Group


	World Economy MasterCard Merchant Advisory Group


	Retail Global Retailers


	Economy Global Economy


	Meat Management Meat Management Africas Big 7


	Food Conference food & Beverage African Conference


	Law law bytes


	Entrepreneurs Tailor made for Entrepreneurs


	Econimic Review Econimic Review for the man in the street . What can you expect?


	Rates Change Proposed Changes to the Rates Policy


	Tourism TOURISM LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE REPORT


	Trade Show Pan Africa Retail Trade Show Presents the Latest Retail Automations


	Retail Refrigeration Africa’s Big Seven 19 to 21 July 2009


	Meat Management Excellence in Meat Management Conference


	NOROVIRUS NOROVIRUS Seminar 3 June 2009


	Black Economic Empowerment Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Verification Certificate - SAB


	Butler Magazine Issue 9 Sticking a cork in it Chef of the year 2009 Dinning with Obama A sexy sweet on show Global pizza challenge


	SAB Price Increase - 12 February 2009

	Business Partners: Latest News

	Dioxins No Link Between Microwave Cooking and Cancer, Expert Says Microwave Madness: The Dish on Dioxins Facts on Dioxins

	IS IT TIME TO CHANGE MENU FOCUS

	Business Partners: It's my business - Malled

	Standard Bank - Economic landscape: How deep is the bottom?


	Smoking Laws TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL Bhisho calls for total smoking ban Smoking law deadline looms Workers make a fresh-air start with 2001 laws Row brewing between ANC and South Peninsula Municipality over smoking laws New year ushers in end to smoking freedom 30 May 2007 - Minutes of the Tobacco Products Control A/B [B24B-2006] Department of health briefing

	Tot Favourite Restaurant Guru or Celebrity - August 2007 - September 2007 - October 2007 - November 2007

	Butler Magazine Issue 6 Supporting your local seasonal supplier Roberto's Dagga dishes A cuppa from home bru! Changing the Face of Hygiene Perfecting the mile high meal

	RASA Breakfast April 2008 Click here to view some pictures from our April Breakfast

	ROBBERS STRIKE AT TWO MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS 4 April 2008, 10:48 www.702.co.za/news Two McDonald's restaurants have been robbed in Gauteng last night. In the first incident, one person has been shot and wounded at the outlet in Fourways, north of Johannesburg. It is understood a group of men stormed the restaurant and demanded money and cellphones from customers and staff. One of the suspects then shot a customer. A man who was there says it was a horrible experience. Police are also investigating an armed robbery after the McDonald's restaurant in the East Rand Mall in Boksburg was also robbed. It is understood three men held customers and staff up before fleeing with cash. No one was injured in that incident. 4 April 2008, 10:48 www.702.co.za/news

	Shopping Centre Security Initiative - Business Plan - Key Points for operations meeting - Cash Management at Shopping Centres Policy Guidelines - Background to the vetting of Private Security at shopping centres. - The volutuary fingerprinting of private security officers

	Liquor Charter - Interim Constitution of the Liquor Charter Steering Committee - BEE Liquor Charter Minutes of the meeting – 08 February 2008 - BEE Liquor Charter Steering Committee Members - HRD Working Group Meeting Minutes Liquor Charter - 14 February 2008 CAPE TOWN - Minutes of the Enterprise Development and socio-economic development working group - 15 February 2008 JOHANNESBURG - Minutes of the Liquor Charter Steercom Meeting - 6th November 2007 Stellenbosch - Minutes of the Steercom Meeting - 18 February 2008 Stellenbosch - Minutes of the Steercom Meeting - 30 November 2007 Johannesburg - Initial Proposed Principles for the BEE Liquor Sector Code

	Notice to all Restaurateurs Invitation to submit a proposal for the provision of a restaurant service in the Knowledge Commons building, CSIR, Pretoria Proposals are hereby invited from suitably qualified contractors for the provision of a restaurant service in the Knowledge Commons building on the CSIR Main Site, Pretoria. The contract will be awarded to the applicant who provides the best overall value according to the criteria specified in the ‘Request for Proposal’ document available from the CSIR website (www.csir.co.za under ‘Contact us’). A compulsory briefing session will be held as follows: Date: 11 April 2008 Time: 10h00 - 11h00 Venue: CSIRIS Tea Room, Building 22 Place: CSIR Main Site in Pretoria Physical Address: CSIR Meiring Naudé Road Brummeria Pretoria Proposals must be submitted in writing no later than 12h00 on Friday, 25 April 2008, at the following address: Gate 03, Main Reception (in the tender box) CSIR Meiring Naudé Road Brummeria Pretoria Proposals deposited after the closing date will NOT be considered. The CSIR is committed to broad-based black economic empowerment. Preference will be given to contractors who meet CSIR requirements. Download the Request for proposal No 25/05/2008 here.

	National Tourism Safety and Awareness Workshop Following the National Tourism Safety and Awareness Workshop held on 03 April 2008 at Leriba Lodge, kindly find below the presentations made on the day. * DEAT Presentation - Progress on Implementation of the NTSAS * SATSA Presentation - Tourism Safety * BAC Presentation - Violent Organised Crime Please kindly forward comments to wendy@restaurant.org.za

	RASA Breakfast Meeting – Breakfast Workshop Debate Forum - Date: 24th of April 2008 - Time: 7 30 am for 8 am - Venue: Spur Emperors Palace - Fee: R100 per person - Topic: Ask The Questions Yourself!! - Sponsored by RB MAGAZINE and CERES RASA has invited the Bargaining Council, Eskom, The Press, RASA Attorneys and Advocate, Key Property Developers and Shopping Centre Owners as well as Generator Suppliers, to come and discuss the following: Electricity Solutions – pre 2010 High Rentals and Lease Performance Clause New Consumer Bill New Minimum Wage Bill by the Bargaining Council

	Eskom Preparations for 2010 The 2010 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by South Africa is a big event which will boost our restaurant industry, hence the need to know what Eskom is doing to prepare for this anticipated event.

	Customer Protection Bill 2007 The Bill is there to promote a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services and for that purpose to establish national norms and standards relating to consumer protection, provide for improved standards of consumer information, to prohibit certain unfair marketing and business practices, to promote responsible consumer, to promote a consistent enforcement framework relating to the protection of consumer transactions and agreements, to establish the National Consumer Commission, to repeal the Consumer Affairs ( Unfair Business Practices) Act, 1988(Act No.71 0f 1988), the Trade Practices Act, 1976 (Act No. 76 0f 1976), the Sales and Service Matters Act, 1964(Act No. 25 0f 1964), the Business Names Act, 1960 (Act No. 27 of 1960), the Business Act, 1991 (Act No. 71 of 1991), the Price Control Act, 1964 (Act No. 25 0f 1964), and Sections 2 to 13, and sections 16 to 17 of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) ; and to make consequential amendments to various other Acts, and to provide for related incidental matters.

	Wage Sectorial Document The Wage Sectorial Document has not been published as yet by the Bargaining Council; we are still awaiting it, once it’s out we will let you know.

	RASA Dining It is important for you as a RASA member to frequently update your details on RASA Dining. RASA Dining is South Africans’ first and only leading restaurant web and printed directory and offers RASA diners more than 1400 to choose from. It is your ultimate gourmet guide to finding your favourite restaurant and to experience new cuisines around the city locating anything from fast food outlets to silver services, wine bars and much much more….

	My Table Is a private company created in partnership with the Restaurant Association of South Africa, offering a central point of entry to the listed RASA Dining web site and printed directory of more than 1400 participating restaurants.

	Events Scheduled by Sales Partners for this year, for RASA Members : 28 March 2008 – Introduction into Methodology that has seen an increase in profit for 1000’s business around the world. 30 May – How to build a championship team ( practical implementation) 25 July 2008 – Winning the battle between your left and your right ear (how the top of game get there). 26 September 2008 – Cash Flow made fun!! Learn to drive cash flow without practising on your bank manager. 28 November 2008 – Marketing to the right people, monitoring the response and keeping costs down. Contact: Natasha Kirchmann (Director of Marketing) Sales Partners Southern Africa Tel: 011 807 9495 Fax: 011 807 9496

	RASA RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Book now for your business card listing into the first RASA RESTAURANT DIRECTORY COST – R 850 (EX VAT) BOOKING DEADLINE – 25 April 2008 CONTACT RB Magazine Tel: 011 478 1134 Email: directory@rbmag.co.za Web: www.rbmag.co.za OR Avril Elias Restaurant Association of South Africa Tel (011) 465 6613 \ 705 2054 Fax 0866 978526 directory@restaurant.org.za www.restaurant.org.za

	Safe Food for Food Services Workshop - 2 day workshop - Alongside HOSTEX Cape Town - ICC Cape Town - 0n 29 and 30 May 2008 Includes simple food safety implementation manual Essential for all Professional in Food Service and Catering in South Africa Get to grips with HACCP and Food Safety in Preparation for 2010 Quick and Easy to Implement South African Food Service HACCP System based on International Food Safety Standards Presenter: Professor Chris Griffith (UK) – and international authority on HACCP and Food Safety in Food Service RASA members will qualify for a reduced rate of R3 555.00 (excl VAT) International Food Safety Seminar 1 day seminar Alongside Food and Beverage Service Exhibition Gallagher Estate Leading international speakers 2 September 2008 Further details to follow shortly Contact: Susan Paterson Tel: 011 608 3517 Cell: 082 927 3695 E-mail: spaterson@telkomsa.net or spaterson@iburst.co.za

Tourism Industry Contribution on Government's National energy Saving Programme

Greetings to all of you from the RASA and the TBCSA. We trust that the New Year has gone off on a great start and that business is picking up nicely across our beautiful country despite some of the challenges we have been experiencing.

I trust that you have been following the national debate on the Eskom power outages and the various media statements made by TBCSA, SATSA and Fedhasa (just to mention a few) on this problem. Subsequent to the outcry from our sector, the national Department of Public Enterprises' Director General convened an urgent meeting with a few of our industry leaders. The objective of the meeting was for the DPE to brief our sector about the state of power supply in the country and their plans to remedy/address the shortfall. The DPE also used the meeting to gain an understanding of the effect of the power outages in our sector and to find ways in which we as a sector can play a role in addressing the problem.

In the end, we agreed that the Tourism industry through the TBCSA should do the following:-

1. Establish a Tourism Energy Saving Task Team consisting of DPE, DEAT and TBCSA to drive the sector's involvement government and Eskom's programme

2. The TBCSA in collaboration with all industry stakeholders to conduct an Energy Saving Audit within the tourism industry, i.e. our own energy saving initiatives to date since we have been in the forefront of such noble initiatives as part of our commitment to the global Responsible Tourism campaign.

3. The TBCSA in collaboration with all industry stakeholders to Solicit and collate the tourism private sector's input on the recently launched Energy Efficient Initiative which is due for implementation on 1st April 2008. Amongst others, the plan requires the tourism industry to reduce electricity consumption by between 20% and 25%.

What Assistance Do We Require From You?

In this regard, we would like to solicit your support and collaboration in achieving the above mentioned initiatives. Please can you embark on a campaign amongst your members to help us collate all the information as per the above mentioned tasks. We have THREE WEEKS to submit a formal document to the DPE and DEAT in respect of the above and we thus request your collaboration.

Click to view the following documents:

a. Government's National Energy Efficiency Programme

b. Energy Efficiency Opportunities in the Lodging Industry – examples of how we can achieve this

Please liaise with our Membership Manager, on this important campaign, email wendy@restaurant.org.za
Please don't hesitate to call us or contact if you require further information.

Minimum wage impacts restaurants - Friday 16 November 2007

The introduction of minimum wages for the hospitality sector in July had made the cost of labour unaffordable, forcing companies to fire staff, the Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa) said yesterday. Wendy Alberts, the chief executive of Rasa, said the statistics of people who had lost their jobs were in a document that the association had prepared and handed over to labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana in August. Alberts refused to disclose the numbers, saying the association preferred to discuss them with the government first. However, she said Rasa's efforts to contact Mdladlana had been frustrated, as he had not responded to the group. "We have also had customers complaining about our services because instead of having 10 waiters on the floor, we now have two," said Alberts. Ben Filmmater, the chief executive at Mugg & Bean, said that since the company started complying with the act, labour costs had increased 20 percent.

Filmmater said Mugg & Bean had to reduce the number of working hours for staff, to avoid job losses. "This process has also created imbalances at the workplace," he said. "Because the guy on the floor is now making a lot more than the guy in the kitchen, because he is now getting a minimum wage and tips, yet the kitchen guy is the one that actually has a skill." Filmmater agreed that customer service had been compromised due to the act. Alberts said Rasa, which has 1 700 members, was now consulting with lawyers to take the case to the constitutional court. This move followed failed attempts to discuss the matter with the minister. She said the association would give Mdladlana until early next year before exploring the legal route. Mdladlana said in May that hospitality workers would have to be paid a minimum wage of R1 650, while employers with 10 employees or fewer must pay staff R1 480 a month. The hourly rate for casual workers would be R7.59.

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Dear Philippe,

It was a pleasure meeting you and thank you so much for the talk and your presence that graced our graduation ceremony so well.

I have looked at your CV Summary and I have no doubt in my mind that saturday was just the beginning of a long journey ahead.

I would like to pass my gratitude to Wendy for availing an able man in you Philippe, even when we thought it was going to be impossible because of time.

We are really grateful at your support and the Restaurant Association is indeed headed to the right direction under your leadership.

Please forward us your traveling costs to be reimbursed for the Saturday trip.

Once again, thank you so much and keep well

Kind Regards,

Gabriel Motsosi

Groves and Vineyards Festival

Friday 20th July 2007 - Sunday 22 July

Hand washing for life Newsletter - Issue Two

RESTAURANTS

Montecasino Piazza
Celebrating the handover of their restaurants in the spectacular new Montecasino Piazza, the R350 million outdoor extensions to Montecasino, are the representatives of the six new restaurants that opened their doors to the public on 13 April 2007. The six al fresco-style restaurants, all designed to take maximum advantage of their position on the Piazza, are Mugg & Bean, John Dory’s, The Met, @Monte Wine Bar, Mondovino and Ciao Baby Cucina.

Pictured here are Nicholas Murcott (Mondovino at SunSquare Hotel), Matthew Townsend (The Met), Dieter Schnelle (The Met), Nadine Smit (@Monte Wine Bar), Bryn Raven (@Monte Wine Bar), Roy Lailvaux (John Dory’s), Theo Holiasmenos (Ciao Baby Cucina), John Killas (Mugg & Bean), Washington Mthembu (Mugg & Bean) and André de Vries (Mugg & Bean)

THE SUNDAY TIMES FOOD SHOW

The Sunday Times Food Show (in association with Pick’n Pay) is to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 5 to 8 July 2007 and promises to be the ultimate South African Food experience. A winning combination of all things culinary, food lovers and serious gourmets will have a chance to watch celebrity Chefs Reza Mahammad and Ainsley Harriott in action as well as source inspirational food ideas, sample an abundance of wine and food and participate in the live action in the food theatre and workshops.

As part of this exciting four day celebration, the Sunday Times, in conjunction with Dining-OUT, have chosen 21 restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Sandton Convention Centre to participate in promoting this ultimate Food Show. These restaurants will have a limited number of free tickets to give away to lucky diners. Dine at one of the following restaurants during the period 22 June to 4 July and you could win free tickets to this premier event:-

Allora – 24 Central
Caffe Della Salute – Mandela Square
Cape Town Fish Market – Sandton City
Ferns Restaurant - Intercontinental Hotel
Koi Restaurant – 24 Central
Lekgotla – Mandela Square
Montego Bay – Mandela Square
O Mercado – 24 Central
O’Galito – Village Walk
Piatto Mediterranean Kitchen – Mandela Square
Piccolo Mondo – Michelangelo Hotel
Pigalle – Michelangelo Towers
Sudada – Fredman Drive
The Bull Run – Maude Street
The Butcher Shop & Grill – Mandela Square
The Raj – Michelangelo Towers
Tivoli Italian Restaurant – Village Walk
Tradewinds – Hilton Hotel
Vilamoura – Sandton Sun Hotel
Wangthai – Mandela Square
Yo Sushi – Village Walk

The culinary cherry on the top of this amazing four-day event is the advent of the Sunday Times Food Awards 2007. For more information on the Food Show and the Awards please visit the website www.sundaytimes.co.za/foodshow

Take center stage at Infochef 2007

Infochef – the annual conference of the South African Chefs Association – is only months away! This year, after careful consideration of the feedback received from delegates in attendance last year, we have sourced and will be hosting motivational, inspirational and experienced guest speakers to lend their expertise, if only for a day, to the hundreds of delegates who flock to Infochef.

Infochef is all about honing one's knowledge and skills as a chef and manager, networking with members of the industry and advancing the profession. From students, apprentices and commis chefs to senior chefs and now for the second year, F&B Managers, this annual three-day industry-related educational conference has fast become the industry conference event of the year!

The aim of this year’s conference, to be held from 21 to 23 August, is to provide the local and international hospitality and foodservice communities with an opportunity to learn about industry education, development and management in South Africa. We will explore the findings and commentary of keynote speakers, industry leaders, educators and industry practitioners alike.

Call 011 482 7250 for further information or email your questions to suzanne@saca.co.za Keep an eye on the website for all the conference details as they become available.

10% Service Fee Article

WESTERN CAPE TOURISM BAROMETER - Volume 1. Issue 4. January 2008.

TBCSA BUDGET SPEECH 2008

Eskom preparations for the 2010 world cup

National Liquor Authority

Smokers will find it harder to have their fix, easier to quit

Restaurants cuts jobs as wage bill rises

Industry Study - The South African Liquor Industry - Final Report, June 2005

Online Buyers Guide

National Restaurant Association Executive Study Groups: A Leadership Resource

Restaurant Industry Forecast—2008

Butler Magazine - Juggling Just Fine

Butler Magazine - Undercover Mole - Salt & Pepper (and Coco)

Butler Magazine - No Buns in the Oven

Butler Magazine - Changing the face of Hygiene

Butler Magazine - Manage Moola with your Mobile

Product Release – McCain Creamed Spinach- 15 October 2007

SAB - shortages - 5 October 07

Rugby World Cup Memories

RASA Newsletter - October 2007

Is Mediocrity the new Excellence?

Tourism Grading Council Food and Beverage Minimum Requirements

Rent puts more heat on restaurant sector

Pillaged, pirated and plucked

Robbers roast eatery patrons

Inspectors trained to enforce laws

StatsSA requests assistance with questionnaire

There's something fishy about menu's SQ

Superkelners om rowers te fnuik

RASA Board Of Directors

SAB - shortages - 14 September 07

Butler Magazine - Vera Vita

Butler Magazine - Dining in the Lap of Luxury

Butler Magazine - Another Brick in the Wall

Butler Magazine - Does the Orient Deliver?

Butler Magazine - The Dining Desktop

Liquor Attorney - Corkage Query

Joburg.co.za launches a brand new CitiGaming Casino Guide section

The national credit act no. 34 of 2005: How does it affect loans to staff?

Dining Out - September 2007

SAB - shortages

SAB - 330ml can conversion

RASA Newsletter - August 2007

SAB deposit increase

Guide to well controlled Oils

Everything you need to know about Oil

RASA Newsletter - June 2007

MEETING OF THE STEP CHANGE Violent Organized Crime Work Group

Saint Madlala

Saint Madlala, liquor wholesaler, and president and volunteer CEO of the
Southern African Liquors Traders Association (SALTA), is passionate about the
association’s paramount focus: Being the voice of liquor traders by addressing
their plights. June Maurhart, Thea Fox and Thabo Moeketsi interviewed this
industrious man with a remarkably composed guise.

RIP-OFF REPORTS RUBBISHED

The restaurant industry is by and large much too sensible to argue with the media, but a survey has shown that most of the reports, allegations and commentary about restaurant prices were rubbish.

Key findings: Food and beverages, March 2007

The total income generated by the food and beverages industry in the first quarter of 2007 amounted to R6 236,0 million. This was an increase of 14,1% (R772,4 million) compared with the first quarter of 2006. The increase was due to a 15,3% (R706,1 million) increase in income from food sales, an 8,9% (R62,7 million) increase in income from bar sales and a 2,2% (R3,6 million) increase in other income.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Volume 2 - Issue 3

MILK SUPPLY SHORTAGE

Briefing on the milk supply shortage.

Hospitality wages come into effect on July 1

A roll-out of the long awaited sectoral determination aimed at regulating conditions of employment and minimum wages in the hospitality industry was finally launched in George and Cape Town this week.

THE INSIDE STORY ON WORLD CUP TAX BREAKS

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will set South Africa’s economy alight in the next three years. Tax analysts and economists predict the event should bring in more than R20-billion and create as many as 159 000 new jobs.

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Teach you how to create each dish, step-by-step
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By the time we leave your home, your table will be laid, food prepared, all ready for a luncheon or dinner party!

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Holiday Fun you and your kids

Holiday Fun for you and your kids from Au Pairs and House Sitters for Africa

Can Harley Save Your Marketing

Imagine yourself in a helicopter over Milwaukee, USA, on the sunny morning of June 13, 1998.

You look down casually on the crisscrossing tangle of roads along Interstate 94, and then do a double take. You can’t believe your eyes.

It seems like there are hundreds of moving objects on the highway below. Maybe even thousands. You watch in horror as a veritable sea of black advances like warrior ants into downtown Milwaukee.

When the Customer Becomes the Product!

Consumption is an experience, every business a stage, and work is theatre.

In the age of the experience economy, customers themselves become the product. They demand “experiences” that can transform their behaviour, their health, even their lives

Lessons from Bill Gates

Bill Gates recently dished out at a high school speech. The 11 things they did not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good; politically correct teachings created a full generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.