This in from Ivan Andersen:
Hi Rory and Trevor
As you both know there has been a person, (architects's name withheld), who has put significant time and effort into helping Unity College with their new school. He has spent countless hours designing, consulting and assisting in what ever way he could. ALL at NO cost to the school. Conservative estimates put his input at over R1,000,000.00 worth of savings to the school.
His business has been severely impacted but the credit crunch and slow-down in the economy, to the extent where he has been forced to put his own house on the market, and as you know this is not a good time to be selling.
His residential design, assessment and modifications business has basically dried up.
It breaks me up to see a man with such a big, good heart, finding himself in a position like this.
Please put the word out and lets see if any of our connections can help. His good deeds surely cannot go unrewarded like this!
Contact Ivan for details and reference: +27 861 873 873 fax: +27 11 388 1833 mobile: +27 83 627 8191 Skype ID:imandersen
Thank you
regards
Integrated Business System
TSF Service & Solutions Firm (Pty) Ltd
Ivan AndersenMD
ivan@tsf.co.za
13 Grafiet St,
Jukskei Park,
Gauteng,
South Africa
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
From Soweto To Fort Klapperkop PRETORIA
Ivan and I are doing some very interesting travelling around unique sites in South Africa. On Friday, we attended a business training session with JV partner Hugo Snyman's Third Circle at Fort Klapperkop - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria_Forts#Fort_Klapperkop - Pretoria facilitated by van Der Spuy Brink.
Boy, we have some interesting sites for visitors in our country... what with Ubuntu Kraal, the Top of Africa - Marung Restaurant at the top of the Carlton... and now Fort Klapperkop (amongst other forts in the area). Well worth a visit.
Boy, we have some interesting sites for visitors in our country... what with Ubuntu Kraal, the Top of Africa - Marung Restaurant at the top of the Carlton... and now Fort Klapperkop (amongst other forts in the area). Well worth a visit.
Great photos by Ivan Andersen.
Regards
Trevor
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Become A SOWETO Ambassador
We're busy brainstorming a concept to allow committed individuals in every major city, town, municipality around the world to be recognised as Offical International Ambassadors and/or members of the designated Ambassador's team.
INNOVATIVE: First idea is to have each Offical International Ambassador commit to finding innovative ways to raise a minimum contribution of 1000 currency units (preferably in major currencies i.e. Dollar, Pound, Euro, Yen et al) per month to fund social entrepreneurial project development through our Soweto Chamber of Commerce & Industries JV projects website.
RARITY: Second idea is to keep the status of a major city Official International Ambassador - say New York, London, Paris, Mumbai, Tokyo, Sydney, et al - imbued with all the characteristics of a rare honour... in recognition of the Ambassador's serious comitment - by only appointing ONE Official International Ambassador per city.
INNOVATIVE: First idea is to have each Offical International Ambassador commit to finding innovative ways to raise a minimum contribution of 1000 currency units (preferably in major currencies i.e. Dollar, Pound, Euro, Yen et al) per month to fund social entrepreneurial project development through our Soweto Chamber of Commerce & Industries JV projects website.
RARITY: Second idea is to keep the status of a major city Official International Ambassador - say New York, London, Paris, Mumbai, Tokyo, Sydney, et al - imbued with all the characteristics of a rare honour... in recognition of the Ambassador's serious comitment - by only appointing ONE Official International Ambassador per city.
EXPANSION: Clearly the idea can expand through the Ambassador to his/her appointment of an Ambassador's Team of 10 or more to break up the task of collecting the minimum commitment of 1000 currency units per month per city into 10 simple units of 100 currency units per month per each Team member.
VIRAL: Official International Ambassadors and their Ambassador's Team members can promote their status and mission for this Soweto social entrepreneurial upliftment project on their own websites - has co-promotion, cross-branding, social-networking potential amongst others. They will also have a presence on the SOWETO Chamber of Commerce & Industries website designating their official status.
If YOU would like to become the Official International Ambassador or Ambassador's Team member for this SOWETO Chamber of Commerce & Industries JV project for YOUR CITY and make a firm commitment to making something magnificent happen for Soweto entrepreneurs through this project, or if you just have some great ideas for us regarding this project, let us know on this link and we'll get back to you ASAP: YES Please, I Want To Become An Ambassador in (insert your city)
Regards
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Big Plans For SOWETO
Nancy Nxumalo, President of the Soweto Chamber of Commerce & Industries - one of our premier Soweto project JV partners is quoted in two extracts from the article There are big plans for Soweto - by Emily Visser - Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - source: City of Johannesburg website (http://www.joburg.org.za/)
Soweto Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president, Nancy Nxumalo, says the plan is long overdue. "We are looking forward to this. There are a lot of small, medium and micro enterprises not in a state of achieving their best."
"What is lacking is infrastructure and capacity. We need to build entrepreneurs," Nxumalo agrees.
That's where we're focusing our time - working with prototype development project teams (see image below of fantastic youngsters from NGO Teboho Trust in Orlando West in training at UBUNTU Kraal) - stimulating entrepreneurial devlopment and business ownership at grassroots community level by establishing Community 100 Empowered mini-retail stores in the hands of local community households.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Author Nick Williams - International Ambassador for SOWETO
Found a book on Sidwell Nxumalo's desk at UBUNTU Kraal titled: 'How To Be Inspired' by Nick Williams.
In it was a 2-page article (see below) about our budding JV partner Sidwell Nxumalo and the UBUNTU Kraal in Soweto.
Immediately sent a note off to Nick in the UK, introducing myself and making this suggestion: 'Thought: How would you like to be an international/U.K. 'ambassador' for our Soweto promotion ideas leading up to 2010... we aim to come up with some innovative ideas to stimulate small business revenue-generation in Soweto... interested..?'
Responded Nick (shortened extract): 'Hi Trevor, Thanks for contacting me - yes, it seems like synchronicity. I loved my brief visit to Soweto and meeting Sidwell... keep me in touch - here is the story from the book and a photo of me with Sidwell as the Ubuntu Kraal.'
Look for inspiration in unexpected places
by Nick Williams
“People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within.” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Inspired people know that inspiration is often found in places where we would least expect to find it. A couple of days after arriving in Johannesburg, my colleague, Richard has explained to me that on Monday we were going to visit Sidwell Nxumalo, Sid, a friend of his who lived in Soweto, and Richard said I’d find Sid inspiring.
My only images of Soweto were of violence, burnings and shootings, so I remained to be convinced, but trusted Richard, as he’d been there before. Officially just over a million people live in Soweto, but unofficial estimates put it at more like four million and growing daily. It’s busy and crowded, but better than I thought it would be, although I was still concerned for my own safety. As we approached Senokonyeana Street in Orlando West, Soweto, there was spirit – we passed the world’s largest murals painted on the side of Orlando Power stations. But I heard of the words I least wanted to hear from Richard’s mouth, which were “Nick, I think we’re lost”. A quick call to Sid’s mobile and we were on track again, and as we approached and entered the Ubuntu Kraal that Sid created, and it was as if we had entered an oasis. Even in the darkest days of apartheid, Sid had wanted to create something beautiful for the community.
So here’s the secret: Inspired people know when they have the eyes to see it, they can find inspiration anywhere
Sid explained to me, “The word ubuntu is a Zulu word and translates roughly as humanity towards others. But it means much more than this. The spiritual foundation of African societies, ubuntu involves a belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all of humanity, a unifying worldview best captured by the Zulu maxim umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu - 'a person is a person through other persons'.” I wondered if apartheid had been motivated by the very opposite, to dehumanise and disconnect.
Sid had managed to become the first black master builder in South Africa, and using his contacts and resources, managed to buy an ash dump from the government. Over a period of 20 years he had literally transformed this ash dump into the sanctuary in which I was now standing. It was a green, lush and beautiful oasis. There was a conference centre, community centre, a place for weddings, a swimming pool, kitchens, beautiful flowers, birds. I was astonished. He loved his community so much he wanted to create something beautiful for it. I then discovered that Sid has helped dozens of other people in Soweto start their own small businesses. Later as he drove us around it became obvious that he was a known and loved leader of his community, but had chosen not to go into politics as he believed he could achieve more without those incumbencies. He showed us the only street in the world where two Nobel peace prize winners had lived – Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, and drove us past their houses.
We drove back to the centre and thanked Sid for his time and care, and we all hugged each other, another thought struck me. Richard had been in the army, so during apartheid Richard was responsible for implementing it. Fifteen years ago these two men in front of me hugging each other as brothers were enemies across a divide of colour and today they were friends in building a new country together. I was touched moved and inspired, in Soweto! I learned that over 20% of the people that visit South Africa now visit Soweto, around 250,000 people a year and it sets trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language.
So here’s the secret: where people are, inspiration can be too. Beyond our fears and judgements, inspiration is often happening right now.
Wow... inspirational..!
And... right on our doorstep.
Our role must be to become proud ambassadors for stories like this emanating from Soweto and many, many grassroots communities across South Africa. Let's DO it!
Regards
Trevor
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In it was a 2-page article (see below) about our budding JV partner Sidwell Nxumalo and the UBUNTU Kraal in Soweto.
Immediately sent a note off to Nick in the UK, introducing myself and making this suggestion: 'Thought: How would you like to be an international/U.K. 'ambassador' for our Soweto promotion ideas leading up to 2010... we aim to come up with some innovative ideas to stimulate small business revenue-generation in Soweto... interested..?'
Responded Nick (shortened extract): 'Hi Trevor, Thanks for contacting me - yes, it seems like synchronicity. I loved my brief visit to Soweto and meeting Sidwell... keep me in touch - here is the story from the book and a photo of me with Sidwell as the Ubuntu Kraal.'
Look for inspiration in unexpected places
by Nick Williams
“People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within.” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Inspired people know that inspiration is often found in places where we would least expect to find it. A couple of days after arriving in Johannesburg, my colleague, Richard has explained to me that on Monday we were going to visit Sidwell Nxumalo, Sid, a friend of his who lived in Soweto, and Richard said I’d find Sid inspiring.
My only images of Soweto were of violence, burnings and shootings, so I remained to be convinced, but trusted Richard, as he’d been there before. Officially just over a million people live in Soweto, but unofficial estimates put it at more like four million and growing daily. It’s busy and crowded, but better than I thought it would be, although I was still concerned for my own safety. As we approached Senokonyeana Street in Orlando West, Soweto, there was spirit – we passed the world’s largest murals painted on the side of Orlando Power stations. But I heard of the words I least wanted to hear from Richard’s mouth, which were “Nick, I think we’re lost”. A quick call to Sid’s mobile and we were on track again, and as we approached and entered the Ubuntu Kraal that Sid created, and it was as if we had entered an oasis. Even in the darkest days of apartheid, Sid had wanted to create something beautiful for the community.
So here’s the secret: Inspired people know when they have the eyes to see it, they can find inspiration anywhere
Sid explained to me, “The word ubuntu is a Zulu word and translates roughly as humanity towards others. But it means much more than this. The spiritual foundation of African societies, ubuntu involves a belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all of humanity, a unifying worldview best captured by the Zulu maxim umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu - 'a person is a person through other persons'.” I wondered if apartheid had been motivated by the very opposite, to dehumanise and disconnect.
Sid had managed to become the first black master builder in South Africa, and using his contacts and resources, managed to buy an ash dump from the government. Over a period of 20 years he had literally transformed this ash dump into the sanctuary in which I was now standing. It was a green, lush and beautiful oasis. There was a conference centre, community centre, a place for weddings, a swimming pool, kitchens, beautiful flowers, birds. I was astonished. He loved his community so much he wanted to create something beautiful for it. I then discovered that Sid has helped dozens of other people in Soweto start their own small businesses. Later as he drove us around it became obvious that he was a known and loved leader of his community, but had chosen not to go into politics as he believed he could achieve more without those incumbencies. He showed us the only street in the world where two Nobel peace prize winners had lived – Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, and drove us past their houses.
We drove back to the centre and thanked Sid for his time and care, and we all hugged each other, another thought struck me. Richard had been in the army, so during apartheid Richard was responsible for implementing it. Fifteen years ago these two men in front of me hugging each other as brothers were enemies across a divide of colour and today they were friends in building a new country together. I was touched moved and inspired, in Soweto! I learned that over 20% of the people that visit South Africa now visit Soweto, around 250,000 people a year and it sets trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language.
So here’s the secret: where people are, inspiration can be too. Beyond our fears and judgements, inspiration is often happening right now.
Wow... inspirational..!
And... right on our doorstep.
Our role must be to become proud ambassadors for stories like this emanating from Soweto and many, many grassroots communities across South Africa. Let's DO it!
Regards
Trevor
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Monday, September 15, 2008
We Find Humility & UBUNTU At Soweto's Greenest Oasis
Seldom have Ivan and I had the pleasure of meeting with someone who embodies anywhere near the humility and spirit of UBUNTU that is personified by our very own Madiba - ex-Pres. Nelson Mandela - but this man is that rare exception:
His name: Sidwell Nxumalo - owner: Ubuntu Kraal, Orlando West, Soweto
We're proud to be developing a joint venture business relationship with someone so clearly the salt-of-the-earth in this historic community of Orlando West, Soweto.
We're busy compiling, collecting, collating historic articles and data on this unique man and facility. Here's a sample of what we've found:
Online Article: Escape the city, retreat to Ubuntu Kraal - February 20, 2004
Online Article credit - sourced from: City of Johannesburg website - http://www.joburg.org.za/
FOR anyone needing a timeout from a hectic Jozi lifestyle, the Ubuntu Kraal, situated in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Soweto, is the ideal kickback place - a little piece of African tranquillity just kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg.
Here, on 2.8 hectares of prime real estate in Orlando West, people can rent one of the 10 self-catering bushveld-style lapas - available for the day - or hold conferences or functions.
Ubuntu Kraal owner Sidwell Nxumalo (middle) with guests
Driving into the development from Orlando, the eye is immediately drawn to the centrepiece of the venue: the conference facility. Painted in pink, with black and white drawings of Zulu shields and assegais and cast-iron three-legged pots on the walls, the conference building can hold up to 500 people. It can cater for a wide range of activities, from graduation ceremonies and jazz concerts, to weddings and marketing events.
Inside the conference centre, soothing traditional music plays in the background, adding to the tranquillity of the venue. Specially trained staff ensures that the needs of the particular client are met, adjusting the layout of the tables and chairs, ensuring the appropriate equipment is available.
Owner and managing director of Ubuntu Kraal, Sidwell Nxumalo, says he saw a gap in the market and decided to pursue his dream of creating a venue "that is unique, practices ubuntu and is competitive in nature". His vision is "to enhance the tourism industry in Soweto by providing service of the highest level and through the constant pursuit of excellence".
Visitors using the thatched lapas for the day can choose to use a fully equipped self-catering unit or book the in-house catering service. The area also boasts a green lawn for easy walks, picnic areas, soothing waterfalls, and a swimming pool.
Ubuntu Kraal in-house catering service, supplies visitors with traditional food, including samp, ting (sour porridge), mogodu (tripe), mopane worms and morogo. Other items include a finger lunch of meat dishes, vegetables and salads or a braai menu of chicken peri-peri, rump steak, traditional wors served with pap, rolls, roasted potato and tomato gravy. The costs of the set menus vary, depending on what visitors choose.
A traditional African ethos - ubuntu - permeates the venue. The triangular arch at the entrance is painted with the geometric patterns typical of Ndebele art.
Nxumalo never loses sight of the strength of the family and has a plaque for his father, Bava Hongonyi, at the entrance. One of the halls used for functions is called "Nwamazwinyi" after his mother. Just outside the hall is a small garden chapel for intimate weddings. This is the "Gogo Mandabas Chapel", named after his grandmother. "She was my inspiration, my mentor," Nxumalo says.
Alongside the conference centre is a train carriage on a 4m-railway track. It is an old-style maroon and gold South African Railway carriage, with wooden benches and bunks that could be made into beds for an overnight trip. Nxumalo plans to refurbish the carriage, at a cost of R60 000, and turn it into a restaurant and a hideaway for newly weds.
The initial infrastructure dates back to the late 1980s, when it was an office park and site for Nxumalo's construction and paving company. He has invested his money in "several strategically positioned pieces of real estate in Soweto". Funds from these investments were ploughed into establishing Ubuntu Kraal. Work began in 1995 on turning the property into the entertainment and leisure centre.
Ubuntu Kraal is a popular venue for weddings
Besides the conference venues and lapas, Ubuntu Kraal now boasts several communal braai and kitchen areas, a dining room, and a small farm with ducks, cows and horses.
"Although the primary target for this venture was the emerging market, the company quickly earned itself an excellent reputation with its clientele and also expanded into more affluent areas," says Nxumalo. Now it caters for a vast range of people.
Guests have included the former US ambassador to the United Nations and former mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, and delegations from the chambers of commerce of Johannesburg, Malaysia and Thailand. Multinational corporations such as Coca Cola, Tastic Rice and Kellogg's have also made use of the conference facilities.
Ubuntu Kraal is an ongoing development, with Nxumalo's fertile imagination constantly planning changes and other developments. "I want to continue reinvesting in the community by expanding and promoting this venue."
A further 1.3-hectares of land is still available to continue building Nxumalo's dreams. He is planning a new R1.2-million development: "The main thrust of expansion will be the construction of 10 additional chalets to accommodate tourists. These chalets will be upmarket guest quarters with carpeting, furniture, self-contained restrooms and bathrooms."
A second phase of the expansion will be the upgrading of the dining lounge to a fully equipped restaurant, "serving traditional South African meals", he adds.
"People desire to visit Soweto for its unique culture, it is a symbol of resistance to oppression and it has a very rich heritage," says Nxumalo. His opinion is backed by statistics from the South African Tourism Board, which shows that an average 1 400 people visit Soweto each day, many from other African states and elsewhere.
Visitors want to see the Hector Pieterson memorial, Nelson Mandela's old house and other heritage sites. Because of the large number of visitors, "a dire need has arisen to establish trading, cultural, entertainment and overnight centres in Soweto", says Nxumalo.
Ubuntu Kraal is one kilometre from the Hector Pieterson memorial and within walking distance of Mandela's old house, as well as the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Says Nxumalo: "Ubuntu Kraal will complement rather than compete with existing businesses."
Ubuntu Kraal is situated at 11846 Senokoanyana Street in Orlando West, Soweto and its office is open from 6am to 6pm. Evening functions can also be arranged.
For information on hiring the venue contact Sidwell Nxumalo on 083 271 5096
additional pictures for use in article (from http://www.joburgnews.co.za/2004/feb/feb20_kraal.stm ):
Conference room for a small group
The facility is well looked after
Pool area
This train carriage will soon become a restaurant
His name: Sidwell Nxumalo - owner: Ubuntu Kraal, Orlando West, Soweto
We're proud to be developing a joint venture business relationship with someone so clearly the salt-of-the-earth in this historic community of Orlando West, Soweto.
We're busy compiling, collecting, collating historic articles and data on this unique man and facility. Here's a sample of what we've found:
Online Article: Escape the city, retreat to Ubuntu Kraal - February 20, 2004
Online Article credit - sourced from: City of Johannesburg website - http://www.joburg.org.za/
FOR anyone needing a timeout from a hectic Jozi lifestyle, the Ubuntu Kraal, situated in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Soweto, is the ideal kickback place - a little piece of African tranquillity just kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg.
Here, on 2.8 hectares of prime real estate in Orlando West, people can rent one of the 10 self-catering bushveld-style lapas - available for the day - or hold conferences or functions.
Driving into the development from Orlando, the eye is immediately drawn to the centrepiece of the venue: the conference facility. Painted in pink, with black and white drawings of Zulu shields and assegais and cast-iron three-legged pots on the walls, the conference building can hold up to 500 people. It can cater for a wide range of activities, from graduation ceremonies and jazz concerts, to weddings and marketing events.
Inside the conference centre, soothing traditional music plays in the background, adding to the tranquillity of the venue. Specially trained staff ensures that the needs of the particular client are met, adjusting the layout of the tables and chairs, ensuring the appropriate equipment is available.
Owner and managing director of Ubuntu Kraal, Sidwell Nxumalo, says he saw a gap in the market and decided to pursue his dream of creating a venue "that is unique, practices ubuntu and is competitive in nature". His vision is "to enhance the tourism industry in Soweto by providing service of the highest level and through the constant pursuit of excellence".
Visitors using the thatched lapas for the day can choose to use a fully equipped self-catering unit or book the in-house catering service. The area also boasts a green lawn for easy walks, picnic areas, soothing waterfalls, and a swimming pool.
Ubuntu Kraal in-house catering service, supplies visitors with traditional food, including samp, ting (sour porridge), mogodu (tripe), mopane worms and morogo. Other items include a finger lunch of meat dishes, vegetables and salads or a braai menu of chicken peri-peri, rump steak, traditional wors served with pap, rolls, roasted potato and tomato gravy. The costs of the set menus vary, depending on what visitors choose.
A traditional African ethos - ubuntu - permeates the venue. The triangular arch at the entrance is painted with the geometric patterns typical of Ndebele art.
Nxumalo never loses sight of the strength of the family and has a plaque for his father, Bava Hongonyi, at the entrance. One of the halls used for functions is called "Nwamazwinyi" after his mother. Just outside the hall is a small garden chapel for intimate weddings. This is the "Gogo Mandabas Chapel", named after his grandmother. "She was my inspiration, my mentor," Nxumalo says.
Alongside the conference centre is a train carriage on a 4m-railway track. It is an old-style maroon and gold South African Railway carriage, with wooden benches and bunks that could be made into beds for an overnight trip. Nxumalo plans to refurbish the carriage, at a cost of R60 000, and turn it into a restaurant and a hideaway for newly weds.
The initial infrastructure dates back to the late 1980s, when it was an office park and site for Nxumalo's construction and paving company. He has invested his money in "several strategically positioned pieces of real estate in Soweto". Funds from these investments were ploughed into establishing Ubuntu Kraal. Work began in 1995 on turning the property into the entertainment and leisure centre.
Besides the conference venues and lapas, Ubuntu Kraal now boasts several communal braai and kitchen areas, a dining room, and a small farm with ducks, cows and horses.
"Although the primary target for this venture was the emerging market, the company quickly earned itself an excellent reputation with its clientele and also expanded into more affluent areas," says Nxumalo. Now it caters for a vast range of people.
Guests have included the former US ambassador to the United Nations and former mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, and delegations from the chambers of commerce of Johannesburg, Malaysia and Thailand. Multinational corporations such as Coca Cola, Tastic Rice and Kellogg's have also made use of the conference facilities.
Ubuntu Kraal is an ongoing development, with Nxumalo's fertile imagination constantly planning changes and other developments. "I want to continue reinvesting in the community by expanding and promoting this venue."
A further 1.3-hectares of land is still available to continue building Nxumalo's dreams. He is planning a new R1.2-million development: "The main thrust of expansion will be the construction of 10 additional chalets to accommodate tourists. These chalets will be upmarket guest quarters with carpeting, furniture, self-contained restrooms and bathrooms."
A second phase of the expansion will be the upgrading of the dining lounge to a fully equipped restaurant, "serving traditional South African meals", he adds.
"People desire to visit Soweto for its unique culture, it is a symbol of resistance to oppression and it has a very rich heritage," says Nxumalo. His opinion is backed by statistics from the South African Tourism Board, which shows that an average 1 400 people visit Soweto each day, many from other African states and elsewhere.
Visitors want to see the Hector Pieterson memorial, Nelson Mandela's old house and other heritage sites. Because of the large number of visitors, "a dire need has arisen to establish trading, cultural, entertainment and overnight centres in Soweto", says Nxumalo.
Ubuntu Kraal is one kilometre from the Hector Pieterson memorial and within walking distance of Mandela's old house, as well as the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Says Nxumalo: "Ubuntu Kraal will complement rather than compete with existing businesses."
Ubuntu Kraal is situated at 11846 Senokoanyana Street in Orlando West, Soweto and its office is open from 6am to 6pm. Evening functions can also be arranged.
For information on hiring the venue contact Sidwell Nxumalo on 083 271 5096
additional pictures for use in article (from http://www.joburgnews.co.za/2004/feb/feb20_kraal.stm ):
Regards
Trevor
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Let's Put SOWETO To Work!
Make A Difference Day - Saturday 30th August 2008 - saw the launch of SowetoJOBS... a joint venture project structured by mdiVENTURES in collaboration with the SOWETO Chamber of Commerce and Industries and online recruitment specialists - StaffWEB.
Graphic: Members of the StaffWEB team that did fantastic voluntary work on Make A Difference Day profiling candidates from Soweto for employment by willing corporates who dedicate themselves to making a difference in Soweto.
Here's the type of copy we are putting out for corporates to get involved in SowetoJOBS:
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Let's Put SOWETO to Work!
SOWETO JOBS & CAREERS FORUM
in association with Soweto Chamber of Commerce & StaffWEB
---- INVITATION ----
Your Company is cordially invited to provide a CAREERS Table and 2 X Specialist Recruitment Staff to promote your Company and Career/Employment Opportunities on offer.
Date: Saturday 30th August 2008
Venue: Ubuntu Kraal, Orlando West, SowetoTime: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (set-up from 9 a.m.)
Objective:
- To make a difference in the lives of 120 Soweto residents seeking quality employment
- To provide a forum for local corporations to offer real black empowerment opportunities
- To allow relaxed eyeball-to-eyeball contact between candidates and recruiters
- 120 Candidate profiles will be sponsored by SowetoJOBS/StaffWeb
- Participating corporates to receive full list of profiles
- To serve as prototype for future recruiting events
- SowetoJOBS/StaffWeb is a Soweto Chamber of Commerce & Industries JV initiative
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If YOU or YOUR COMPANY or YOUR ORGANISATION want to participate in this project to profile and employ quality people from SOWETO, let us know on this link and we'll get back to you ASAP:YES Please, I Want To Participate in SowetoJOBS
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
EXPECT The Unexpected... Accept The Unacceptable
Was in a discussion, re: Community 100 Empowered, with a team from Nedbank at Ubuntu Kraal, Orlando West, Soweto - see: http://www.tsfos.co.za/gallery-1.5.8/NedbankUbuntu0908 .
I happened to say that Ivan Andersen and I have taken the view on all of our JV's, no matter where they are based or who they are structured with, to '..expect the unexpected.. and.. accept the unacceptable..'!
The response to this statement has been amazing, almost as if we're some kind of profound gurus of some kind.
So what are we actually saying... well, I think it is that life is so hectic, and events moving at such a pace all around us, and people are so fickle and/or well-meaning, that almost anything that can go wrong to trip you up on your best-laid plans probably can and will go wrong.
And most often this happens at the very worst time or when you can least afford it... or when you really just don't want any more hassles in your life... or when you finally got your feet up to watch TV or just relax. Never at the right time!
Given that I don't have much hair left to pull out... we now just take the happening on the chin and look for a work-around that involves damage-limitation at worst or a better solution at best.
We attempt not to waste time on crying over spilt milk if it does not result in a fix that ensures that the problem occurence will not repeat itself. Sometimes... things just happen..!
A classic example of this statement coming into effect happened just yesterday at our local Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
See: JSE: Trade halted - Sep 8 2008 11:02AM Fin24.com reporter - Johannesburg - Trade on the JSE equity market was halted at 10:30 on Monday morning, with the bourse saying it was investigating reasons for the stop in trade.
See: Brokers 'robbed of R100m' - Sep 8 2008 5:23PM - Marc Ashton - Johannesburg - Brokers look set to have lost up to R100m in brokerage charges following a technical glitch which saw the JSE closed for trade for most of Monday. "The South African broking community has been robbed of R100m based on the R15bn turnover I believed the market could have traded," said Lavan Gopaul of Cortex Securities. "Investors were robbed of an opportunity to take some profit."
Both unexpected and unnacceptable! Wonder how they are dealing with it?
Lat week I had an unexpected call at 6:45 on Monday evening... my daughter was in distress on the other end having just been in a crash. Every father's nightmare. Was she okay? Anyone hurt? Can she distinguish reality through the shock? Took me 20 minutes to get to the scene... and only the tow truck operators were there arguing over who was going to tow the cars. Unacceptable!
She was okay... as was the other youngster who skipped a red light straight in front of my daughter. Both cars were a write-off. Unacceptable!
But, what do you do? Punch his lights out?
Nope... I'm living under the principle of '..expect the unexpected... accept the unacceptable..' and look for the positive workaround.
I thanked God for them both being alive. It happened. Now deal with it positively.
Regards
Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790 - http://www.innercircleforum.com/
trevor@innercircleforum.com
I happened to say that Ivan Andersen and I have taken the view on all of our JV's, no matter where they are based or who they are structured with, to '..expect the unexpected.. and.. accept the unacceptable..'!
The response to this statement has been amazing, almost as if we're some kind of profound gurus of some kind.
So what are we actually saying... well, I think it is that life is so hectic, and events moving at such a pace all around us, and people are so fickle and/or well-meaning, that almost anything that can go wrong to trip you up on your best-laid plans probably can and will go wrong.
And most often this happens at the very worst time or when you can least afford it... or when you really just don't want any more hassles in your life... or when you finally got your feet up to watch TV or just relax. Never at the right time!
Given that I don't have much hair left to pull out... we now just take the happening on the chin and look for a work-around that involves damage-limitation at worst or a better solution at best.
We attempt not to waste time on crying over spilt milk if it does not result in a fix that ensures that the problem occurence will not repeat itself. Sometimes... things just happen..!
A classic example of this statement coming into effect happened just yesterday at our local Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
See: JSE: Trade halted - Sep 8 2008 11:02AM Fin24.com reporter - Johannesburg - Trade on the JSE equity market was halted at 10:30 on Monday morning, with the bourse saying it was investigating reasons for the stop in trade.
See: Brokers 'robbed of R100m' - Sep 8 2008 5:23PM - Marc Ashton - Johannesburg - Brokers look set to have lost up to R100m in brokerage charges following a technical glitch which saw the JSE closed for trade for most of Monday. "The South African broking community has been robbed of R100m based on the R15bn turnover I believed the market could have traded," said Lavan Gopaul of Cortex Securities. "Investors were robbed of an opportunity to take some profit."
Both unexpected and unnacceptable! Wonder how they are dealing with it?
Lat week I had an unexpected call at 6:45 on Monday evening... my daughter was in distress on the other end having just been in a crash. Every father's nightmare. Was she okay? Anyone hurt? Can she distinguish reality through the shock? Took me 20 minutes to get to the scene... and only the tow truck operators were there arguing over who was going to tow the cars. Unacceptable!
She was okay... as was the other youngster who skipped a red light straight in front of my daughter. Both cars were a write-off. Unacceptable!
But, what do you do? Punch his lights out?
Nope... I'm living under the principle of '..expect the unexpected... accept the unacceptable..' and look for the positive workaround.
I thanked God for them both being alive. It happened. Now deal with it positively.
Regards
Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790 - http://www.innercircleforum.com/
trevor@innercircleforum.com
Monday, September 1, 2008
Can YOU Make A Difference In This Entrepreneur's Life
See early-morning set-up pics from Saturday's Make A Difference Day in Soweto... and no, I was not sleeping during the speeches - pictures lie... ;-)
Came back from the day to this fax on my desk from Magauta Rachaane - 072 553 0703 - 581c Lelane Street, Phiri, P.O. Kwa-Xuma, 1868
Can YOU make a contribution..?
Let me know.
Regards
Trevor
Trevor Nel - 705-2790 (011)
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Came back from the day to this fax on my desk from Magauta Rachaane - 072 553 0703 - 581c Lelane Street, Phiri, P.O. Kwa-Xuma, 1868
Re: Assistance for Working Equipment/Tools
I hereby kindly request for your assistance. I am looking forward to start a small business (fast foods) and I also have potential of starting anytime as long as I have someone who can sponsor me.
I kindly request the following:
3m X 3m Tent (Gazebo)
12 Chairs & 3 Tables
3 X 6 ltr Pots
20 Plates
20 Spoons
48kg Gas Stove & Cylinder
For more information or clarity, please do not hestitate to contact me
Magauta Rachaane - 072 553 0703
Can YOU make a contribution..?
Let me know.
Regards
Trevor
Trevor Nel - 705-2790 (011)
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Friday, August 22, 2008
All GO for Sat.30th Aug - Make A Difference Day
Hi Folks
Ivan Andersen and I had a thumbs-up meeting yesterday afternoon with Nancy Nxumalo (Pres. Soweto Chamber of Commerce and Industries) and Pastor Saulo de Oliveira (Universal Church) to confirm that all is a GO for our participation in Make A Difference Day at Ubuntu Kraal on Sat.30Aug. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ivan Andersen and I had a thumbs-up meeting yesterday afternoon with Nancy Nxumalo (Pres. Soweto Chamber of Commerce and Industries) and Pastor Saulo de Oliveira (Universal Church) to confirm that all is a GO for our participation in Make A Difference Day at Ubuntu Kraal on Sat.30Aug. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our key activities will be the promotion of:
1. Community 100 Empowered
2. Soweto Jobs (Staffweb)
3. Soweto Business Chamber Website
Nancy and Pastor Saulo have been travelling country-wide to kick-start a multitude of Make A Difference Day events on Sat.30Aug.
For our contribution to this first Make A Difference Day launch we are told to expect at least 1000 people through Ubuntu Kraal.
My primary focus today... and next week leading up to Saturday's event will be to ensure that WE make magic happen for those who attend the day and that logistics for Saturday (presentation venues, equipment, location, tables, etc) are arranged and understood.
I will be available at my Home Office - 011 - 705-2790 or Ivan can be contacted 083 - 627-8191
Time is short... our spirit is willing... and our commitment will be 100% with whatever resource we can muster.
Each of YOU on this list may well be contacted separately ASAP ... or you are welcome to contact us ASAP... to tie down details of your involvement and to provide resource or items of interest.
To give you an idea of the sort of things we are providing on the day... Ivan and I will be providing a gift of 130 Money Skills games (retail price R440ea) - at a value of over R50 000 - as our personal contribution to Making A Difference in the lives of those who receive them. Ideally they will begifted to those who sign up for Community 100 Empowered on the day or for those who sign up to be profiled to secure a job through Soweto Jobs.
Whatever YOU can contribute in time, effort and/or resource will be highly appreciated.
Here's the type of copy we are putting out for corporates to get involved in Soweto Jobs:
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Let's Put SOWETO to Work!
SOWETO JOBS & CAREERS FORUM
in association with Soweto Chamber of Commerce & Industries
a Make-A-Difference-Day sponsored event
---- INVITATION ----
Your Company is cordially invited to provide a CAREERS Table and 2 X Specialist Recruitment Staff
to promote your Company and Career/Employment Opportunities on offer.
Date: Saturday 30th August 2008
Venue: Ubuntu Kraal, Orlando West, Soweto
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (set-up from 9 a.m.)
Objective:
To make a difference in the lives of 120 Soweto residents seeking quality employment
To provide a forum for local corporations to offer real black empowerment opportunities
To allow relaxed eyeball-to-eyeball contact between candidates and recruiters
120 Candidate profiles will be sponsored by SowetoJOBS/StaffWeb*
Participating corporates to receive full list of profiles
To serve as prototype for future recruiting events
*SowetoJOBS/StaffWeb is a Soweto Chamber of Commerce & Industries JV initiative
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OK... so it's going to be a busy old day (and week) mobilising the forces and resources we want and need on the ground for our part in this magnificent Make A Difference day initiative for Sat. 30th August 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - anything you can do to help will be highly appreciated. Call me NOW..!
I firmly believe that Nancy and Pastor Saulo are sowing the seeds of something with HUGE potential that is going to gather enormous momentum. This is your chance to be a visionary participant in the first sowing of those seeds that will Make A Difference in the lives of countless South Africans in years to come.
We will begin adding some pictures of meetings and activities on http://www.mdiventures.blogspot.com/
Here's Nancy Nxumalo - owner of Marung Restaurant at the Top of Africa - Top of The Carlton.
Here below is Nancy Nxumalo, Pastor Saulo de Oliveira, Trevor Nel in earnest discussions with Neville Berkowitz - leading property economist and Chairman: Aspen Hills Development Company - and Joint MD of Aspen HDC: Rory Sheahan.
Regards
Trevor
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Making A Difference In SOWETO
mdiVENTURES has been cementing joint venture relationships with organisations in Soweto.
The graphic below shows the link that flows from business networking relationships made at the INNER Circle Business Forum, to joint venture strategic alliances nurtered through mdiVENTURES, to a number of interconnected business strategies with differing business partners all designed to help one of our key partners - The SOWETO Chamber of Commerce & Industries - to make a significant difference to SME business entrepreneurs in Soweto.
Note the importance of bringing together motivated, enthusiastic independent business entrepreneurs (e.g. StaffWeb, Ubuntu Kraal and Ushamwari, some at grass-roots, first-time, start-up level (e.g. Community 100 Empowered) and recognised corporate institutions (e.g. Nedbank) to leverage off each others critical skills, resources and contributions.
If YOU want to make a difference in SOWETO in any way, let us know on this link and we'll get back to you ASAP to discuss how we can apply your idea, resource or contribution:
YES Please, I DO Want To Make A Difference In SOWETO, Here's My Idea or Contribution
The graphic below shows the link that flows from business networking relationships made at the INNER Circle Business Forum, to joint venture strategic alliances nurtered through mdiVENTURES, to a number of interconnected business strategies with differing business partners all designed to help one of our key partners - The SOWETO Chamber of Commerce & Industries - to make a significant difference to SME business entrepreneurs in Soweto.
Note the importance of bringing together motivated, enthusiastic independent business entrepreneurs (e.g. StaffWeb, Ubuntu Kraal and Ushamwari, some at grass-roots, first-time, start-up level (e.g. Community 100 Empowered) and recognised corporate institutions (e.g. Nedbank) to leverage off each others critical skills, resources and contributions.
If YOU want to make a difference in SOWETO in any way, let us know on this link and we'll get back to you ASAP to discuss how we can apply your idea, resource or contribution:
YES Please, I DO Want To Make A Difference In SOWETO, Here's My Idea or Contribution
Thursday, June 5, 2008
MDI Feedback Testimonials
Monday 02nd June saw another 'MillionDollarize YOUR Business' (MDI) workshop - see http://www.mdiventures.blogspot.com/ - held at, and venue sponsored by, The PALAZZO, Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways.
Writes Paula de Pinho:
Dear Trevor
Fondest Regards
Paula De Pinho (Managing Member)
Europa Investments SA (Feeding & em–Power-ing the masses for less)
Global Commodity Broker "Jack of all Trades & Master of Mine" http://www.europainvestments.co.za/
email: paula@europainvestments.co.za
Cell:+27 82-601-6226 (SA)
Fax: 086-519-0247 (SA)
Skype: pauladesktop
Writes Stef de Bruin:
Hi Trevor
Would you be so kind to write a one liner for me about your experience with It’s my Life…..would you mind if I use that in my marketing material?
Thanks again and take care.
Stef de Bruin
Consultants Unlimited
+27 82 454 9168
______________________________________
Kind regards
Corrie
Writes Brian Carter:
Hi Trevor
BRIAN CARTER
082 855 3281
011 284 0000 (W)
011 284 0046 (Direct)
086 513 0345 (F)
PSIDEAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
LIBERTY LIFE ACCREDITED CONSULTANT
______________________________________
Writes Gary Webb:
Regards
Gary
Webb Elgin Associates
Industry Solutions
Airline, Travel, Recruitment
Tel: +27 11 233 5355
Fax: +27 11 454 1875
Web: http://www.webb-elgin.com/
Writes Nanette da Fonseca:
Nanette
Writes Arnold Pollak:
Dear Mark:
______________________________________
Nick Nalder writes:
Writes Julie du Bois:
Trevor
Writes Paula de Pinho:
Dear Trevor
Looking forward to meeting you all again with Trevor and the Palazzo team.As always, you bring something new to the table and stir up emotions that as business entrepreneurs, know we have, but for some reason, just don’t change our mindset in order to shift from the one scale to the bigger picture.
For most people Change means uncertainty and upsets the routine to which they are accustomed to. It brings on feelings of negativity and self doubt.
Workshops such as yours, allows the attendees, that much needed alone time to seriously re-consider the necessary steps forward, in order to achieve the goals and dreams we all so badly want.
It also allows each member present to see for themselves that they are not alone in this struggle and that with a little push from INNER Circle mentoring, they can achieve what they thought was unachievable.
We shouldn’t take life too seriously as we are all going to die anyway, so why not make the best of it NOW.
If Johnny the Bagger could do it - then why can't we. Johnny is an inspiration and Dandelion to us all.
Hopefully at our next meeting, the enlightened members present will see the Gorilla in me - LOL.
As for the Palazzo management and staff, whom I have come to know so well due to various meetings held there with VIP’s, it would be an insult not to once again remind them, that they never go unnoticed and their level of expertise and service needs no improvement.
I have & would repeatedly recommend Mark the CEO to all business Entrepreneurs for his never ending patience and personal attention to detail. He has my thumbs up and my partners and I will follow him, wherever he may go.
Having Joseph serve us breakfast every morning, brightens up my day with his excellent manner, and obvious skills, acquired at the Palazzo, that being a very necessary requirement of mine, for my guests.
Private dinning and excellent cuisine prepared by Mark and his team for our dinner reservation with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, was exquisite. Thanks Mark.
Fondest Regards
Paula De Pinho (Managing Member)
Europa Investments SA (Feeding & em–Power-ing the masses for less)
Global Commodity Broker "Jack of all Trades & Master of Mine" http://www.europainvestments.co.za/
email: paula@europainvestments.co.za
Cell:+27 82-601-6226 (SA)
Fax: 086-519-0247 (SA)
Skype: pauladesktop
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Writes Stef de Bruin:
Hi Trevor
Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend this very special workshop. It was indeed insightful and incredibly valuable.
I am very excited about the future and what it holds in store for me.
Would you be so kind to write a one liner for me about your experience with It’s my Life…..would you mind if I use that in my marketing material?
Thanks again and take care.
Stef de Bruin
Consultants Unlimited
+27 82 454 9168
______________________________________
Writes Corrie Hurter:
Dear Trevor (Ivor)
This email is a day late but I didn't quite know how to thank you for the workshop yesterday. Indeed I have to stop treading water and think on the largest scale!!
I am preparing (this will take a " little" time as all worthwhile thing do but them at least I will be more "free" to think creative. I needed the get this "kick" up my behind.
Kind regards
Corrie
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Writes Brian Carter:
Hi Trevor
Best regardsIt was a privilege to be at the MDI meeting on Monday at The Palazzo. Thank-you for a day well spent, and for the opportunities that abound because of the opportunity in itself to be a part of this process.
It is a process, of exploration, of believing then seeing, of seeing the gorilla, of seeing the opportunity, of seeing the dandelion, of seeing the good frame to the great frame, of shift happening, of celebrating what's right with the world, of being the best for the world.
I look forward to MillionDollarising!
To the team at The Palazzo: there is no better place to have these sessions. The Palazzo is a phenomenal establishment, with quality food, excellent service, and fantastic people all adding to the incredible experience.Mark, thank-you for hosting us. Debra, thank-you for your assistance as always. Joyce, thank-you for the wonderful lunch and refreshments all day. Mohale and Eric, thank-you for attending to us in such a professional and friendly manner - you are both assets to The Palazzo.
BRIAN CARTER
082 855 3281
011 284 0000 (W)
011 284 0046 (Direct)
086 513 0345 (F)
PSIDEAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
LIBERTY LIFE ACCREDITED CONSULTANT
______________________________________
The INNER Circle Circle gathering at the Palazzo was, as usual, a day well spent. So nice to get away from the doom and gloom we read every day and get into a positive environment amongst people who do see the bigger picture.
The content was inspiring and all the participants were generous with their contributions.
Top marks again to the venue for keeping our sugar and caffeine levels where they needed to be, and for the thorough, but unobtrusive service.
See you all on the other side of the million!
Regards
Gary
Webb Elgin Associates
Industry Solutions
Airline, Travel, Recruitment
Tel: +27 11 233 5355
Fax: +27 11 454 1875
Web: http://www.webb-elgin.com/
______________________________________
Writes Nanette da Fonseca:
I would also like to thank you for Monday’s workshop. It was an interesting day and I feel it was worth every hour that I spent out of the workplace. I left there feeling extremely motivated as well as feeling I was really glad I had been part of the workshop and met such a great bunch of people.Regards
Nanette
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Writes Arnold Pollak:
Dear Mark:
Just want to say thank you to you and your excellent staff.
Attending Trevor's session on Monday was an eye opener, not only because of his content, but also because it has been a LONG time since I have see such professional staff.
Your staff (Mohale and Eric) were exceptionally friendly and professional, catering to our (the delegates) every need in a courteous and professional manner.
I cannot praise the lunch enough, so I will just say that the 'snack' at lunch time was superb.
I will definately be visiting your fine establishment again.
Once again, Many Thanks and keep up the excellent work.
Arnold N. Pollak
SignForce (Pty) LTD
Tel: 011 444 3331
Fax: 011 444 7083
Cell: 082 558 6413
email: arnold@signforce.co.za
http://www.signforce.co.za/
SignForce (Pty) LTD
Tel: 011 444 3331
Fax: 011 444 7083
Cell: 082 558 6413
email: arnold@signforce.co.za
http://www.signforce.co.za/
______________________________________
Writes Marilyn Overend:
Thanks Trevor
Marilyn Overend
Assessor - Corporate College International
Assessor No. 175733US
Futuristic Training and Development
Cell: +27 82 601 0056
Tel: +27 11 704 6838
Fax: +27 11 704 6815
www.futuristictraining.com
marilyn@futuristictraining.com
Kindest regardsIt truly was a day very well spent away from my business. I loved the video
clip with the gorilla – it really woke me up to realizing the opportunities under my nose which sometimes I could miss.The dandelion effect got me to realise I always need to look at things from a different perspective – no matter how disappointed I am.
A marvelous day – fabulous venue and food – and great people.
Marilyn Overend
Assessor - Corporate College International
Assessor No. 175733US
Futuristic Training and Development
Cell: +27 82 601 0056
Tel: +27 11 704 6838
Fax: +27 11 704 6815
www.futuristictraining.com
marilyn@futuristictraining.com
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Nick Nalder writes:
Great inspiring stuff, particularly in the context of the “Celebrate What’s Right With The World” and “Shift Happens”But the best part was undoubtedly the food! (Sorry Trevor, that’s not a reflection on the meeting, rather on the excellence of the Palazzo)
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Writes Julie du Bois:
Trevor
What a brilliant day it was teaching us to Million$ise our businesses!.
To be encouraged to think out of the box (or look under the dandelion) and to be told how important it is to Believe before we See rather than the other way about plus so many more aids to develop us and our businesses.
To spend a day with like minded entrepreneurs and to be treated (and fed) like Kings by the staff at the Palazzo. What a day to revitalize the grey matter and the soul.
Many heartfelt thanks to you and the Team at the Palazzo.
Julie du Bois
Manager
Tax Bright
Tel: 011 795 3570 Cell: 083 445 1866
Fax: 0866 762 586
______________________________________
Writes Sacha Traub:
Hi Trevor
I would like to thank you for an enjoyable and inspirational day, even though a bit daunting. I took the whole day to get the penny drop for me and I think at the end what rang out for me the most was how limited my thinking is, and how I am my own worst enemy.
I truly believe we are a victim of our circumstances and know that I am currently struggling to see the HUGE picture that is out there. I know havethe skills, energy and enthusiasm, I may be lacking in the confidence inputting the plan into action.
Would we be able to meet or could you correspond via email to give me a new suggestions on who to speak to and help me mobilise the Gorilla under my nose. I want big things however am feeling a little intimidated in which direction to follow. I obviously believe in God's plan and know we have been put in the same room for a reason, please can you assist me in identifyingthe best way forward from here.
The venue was fantastic, the food and service unbelievable. Definitely avenue I would choose to run workshops. Have already recommended the Palazzo to a friend of mine that was looking for a year end function, and he has made enquiries accordingly.
Have a great day!!
Best wishes
SACHA TRAUB
Ignite Business Services
Cell +27 0763940481
Fax +27 86 694 1753
MDI Delegates Find Dewitt Jones - Celebrating LIFE
Special thanks to Stef de Bruin for introduction to the Dewitt Jones video: Celebrate What's Right With The World
- Dewitt underscored the importance of being OPEN to possibilities that exist all around us, almost all the time.
- Dewitt's 'dandelion' moment demonstrated the importance of taking quiet time to look at things from a fresh perspective ('believing is seeing').
- Said Dewitt: 'As a photographer I pray for CHANGE'.
- He talked of being open to ways to 'Accelerate the Possibility Curve'.
- That moving from good frame to GREAT frame is a miniscule step.
- Ivan Andersen showed how most of us miss the 'gorilla' (opportunity et al) right in front of our noses.
- Dewitt underscored the importance of being OPEN to possibilities that exist all around us, almost all the time.
- Dewitt's 'dandelion' moment demonstrated the importance of taking quiet time to look at things from a fresh perspective ('believing is seeing').
- Said Dewitt: 'As a photographer I pray for CHANGE'.
- He talked of being open to ways to 'Accelerate the Possibility Curve'.
- That moving from good frame to GREAT frame is a miniscule step.
- Ivan Andersen showed how most of us miss the 'gorilla' (opportunity et al) right in front of our noses.
Monday, May 5, 2008
1-Day Workshop: MillionDollarizing YOUR Business - Mon02Jun
YES, you've heard your INNER Circle colleagues gushing about our (being Ivan Andersen & Trevor Nel) MillionDollarize YOUR Business workshops conducted in 2007... now you have a chance to attend the first opportunity we have to hold one in 2008 (we've just been too busy on our own projects).
1-Day Workshop: MillionDollarize YOUR Business
Date: Monday 02nd June 2008
Time: Arrive from 8:30 a.m. for 9 a.m. START till 4 p.m. END
Venue: Castello Room, The PALAZZO Hotel, Montecasino, Fourways
We'll keep it simple. Here's just 3 things YOU need to do to attend.
1. Read the testimonial links below to get a feel of the value that you'll receive... and remember that everything we do comes with a 100% Money-Back Guarantee!
Cheryl Richter Testimonial: This Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of - Extract: 'To be sitting with a group of business-owners in the INNER Circle forum, during which the idea of million-dollarizing businesses is presented and discussed – and in a venue such as the splendid PALAZZO – this is the stuff dreams are made of!'
Brian Carter Testimonial: Absolutely Phenomenal - Great Business People With Great Ideas - Extract: '..I know what I got out of it: I strive to be a better person in so many aspects of life, both business and personal, as I aspire to be more like the people I have spent time with from the INNER Circle, especially those at the 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' meeting, as these are all great business people with great ideas, and yet so down to earth and just normal. I felt truly honored to be a part of the meeting.'
Ian Wright Testimonial: I Thoroughly Enjoyed Being Part Of This Group - I Now See The LIGHT - Extract: '..I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the group and look forward to the next one. Without the INNER Circle I was floundering... but I do see light between the trees now thanks to you and your colleagues.'
Carmen Schnider-Kemp Testimonial: Consider It Done! - Extract: '..I am truly grateful to you and Ivan, that you provide space to create a platform for aspiring Million Dollar entrepreneurs. You have so many MDI's, visions, strategies and projects ahead of you... I am pitching my services as project coordinator. Consider it done!'
2. Prepare YOURSELF for the 1-Day Workshop... here's what we'll be covering:
We get to learn about YOU and YOUR MillionDollar Business Idea and explore ways to accelerate YOUR business profits, growth & success, by applying proven strategies and methods... particularly how to enter into Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures with your workshop colleagues in attendance. We follow a 12 step workshop program.
(from Cracking The Millionaire Code):
1. The enLIGHTENed Business Principle
2. The 4 Key 'Cracking The Millionaire' Codes
3. Millionaire Code PRISM Patterns
4. Questions To Ask To Find My Destiny Code
5. 21 Wheel of Wealth WOW Factors
Trevor is one of the few known to have Cracked The Millionaire Code
Congratulations! You've earned 1,000,000 points!!! - writes authors Robert G. Allen and Mark Victor Hansen: To: "Trevor Nel" Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 3:21 PM - 'We're honored to be a part of your success. Not many have made it this far. We hope you feel wonderful about your accomplishment'.
We move on to viewing the SIMPLE essence of business concepts with working examples of an Information Product and Seminar business commanding $1000 per head, and a little product which generated $10 Million in sales for two committed women entrepreneurs.
Ivan and Trevor also share how they had gained from the collective input and interest of previous MILLIONDOLLARIZING attendees to see the morphing of Murdoch Inc. into the new mdiVENTURES, leading to the development of the mdiACCELERATOR business collaboration tool.
(from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur)
6. 'Rewinding The Movie'
7. Projecting the 3 Key Indicators for the Project
8. MBC - WIIFM
9. The Vending Machine Process
10. The 1-Page Script
11. Working to SMART Objectives
12. Forming MillionDollarIdea Project Teams
3. Claim YOUR Early Bird or Bulk Booking Special
What value (price) does one put to a workshop that is aimed at MillionDollarizing YOUR Business..?
Precisely... it is PRICELESS!
So clearly this 1-Day Workshop is well worth R8500 p.p. (VAT exclusive)
... and an offer of R8500 (VAT exclusive) for a table of SIX would be fantastic value.
Here's our Early Bird or Bulk Booking Special deal for YOU (RSVP on the link below that applies to you - specials only available as long as links are highlighted):
YOU're a multi-staff business entity wanting to book a table of SIX: R5100 (VAT exclusive)
YOU're an individual business entrepreneur: R850 p.p (VAT exclusive)
YOU're a regular INNER Circle meeting attendee (at least 3 meetings attended): R550 p.p. (VAT exclusive)
Light refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop. Due to our special pricing any upgrade breakfast/snack/lunch/dinner requirements can be ordered a la carte for your own account.
For any further specific questions or information requests: submit query here
Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790
Can YOU do with MORE Business..?
Visit our website: INNER Circle Business Forum
http://www.innercircleforum.com/
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1-Day Workshop: MillionDollarize YOUR Business
Date: Monday 02nd June 2008
Time: Arrive from 8:30 a.m. for 9 a.m. START till 4 p.m. END
Venue: Castello Room, The PALAZZO Hotel, Montecasino, Fourways
We'll keep it simple. Here's just 3 things YOU need to do to attend.
1. Read the testimonial links below to get a feel of the value that you'll receive... and remember that everything we do comes with a 100% Money-Back Guarantee!
Cheryl Richter Testimonial: This Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of - Extract: 'To be sitting with a group of business-owners in the INNER Circle forum, during which the idea of million-dollarizing businesses is presented and discussed – and in a venue such as the splendid PALAZZO – this is the stuff dreams are made of!'
Brian Carter Testimonial: Absolutely Phenomenal - Great Business People With Great Ideas - Extract: '..I know what I got out of it: I strive to be a better person in so many aspects of life, both business and personal, as I aspire to be more like the people I have spent time with from the INNER Circle, especially those at the 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' meeting, as these are all great business people with great ideas, and yet so down to earth and just normal. I felt truly honored to be a part of the meeting.'
Ian Wright Testimonial: I Thoroughly Enjoyed Being Part Of This Group - I Now See The LIGHT - Extract: '..I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the group and look forward to the next one. Without the INNER Circle I was floundering... but I do see light between the trees now thanks to you and your colleagues.'
Carmen Schnider-Kemp Testimonial: Consider It Done! - Extract: '..I am truly grateful to you and Ivan, that you provide space to create a platform for aspiring Million Dollar entrepreneurs. You have so many MDI's, visions, strategies and projects ahead of you... I am pitching my services as project coordinator. Consider it done!'
2. Prepare YOURSELF for the 1-Day Workshop... here's what we'll be covering:
We get to learn about YOU and YOUR MillionDollar Business Idea and explore ways to accelerate YOUR business profits, growth & success, by applying proven strategies and methods... particularly how to enter into Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures with your workshop colleagues in attendance. We follow a 12 step workshop program.
(from Cracking The Millionaire Code):
1. The enLIGHTENed Business Principle
2. The 4 Key 'Cracking The Millionaire' Codes
3. Millionaire Code PRISM Patterns
4. Questions To Ask To Find My Destiny Code
5. 21 Wheel of Wealth WOW Factors
Trevor is one of the few known to have Cracked The Millionaire Code
Congratulations! You've earned 1,000,000 points!!! - writes authors Robert G. Allen and Mark Victor Hansen: To: "Trevor Nel" Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 3:21 PM - 'We're honored to be a part of your success. Not many have made it this far. We hope you feel wonderful about your accomplishment'.
We move on to viewing the SIMPLE essence of business concepts with working examples of an Information Product and Seminar business commanding $1000 per head, and a little product which generated $10 Million in sales for two committed women entrepreneurs.
Ivan and Trevor also share how they had gained from the collective input and interest of previous MILLIONDOLLARIZING attendees to see the morphing of Murdoch Inc. into the new mdiVENTURES, leading to the development of the mdiACCELERATOR business collaboration tool.
(from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur)
6. 'Rewinding The Movie'
7. Projecting the 3 Key Indicators for the Project
8. MBC - WIIFM
9. The Vending Machine Process
10. The 1-Page Script
11. Working to SMART Objectives
12. Forming MillionDollarIdea Project Teams
3. Claim YOUR Early Bird or Bulk Booking Special
What value (price) does one put to a workshop that is aimed at MillionDollarizing YOUR Business..?
Precisely... it is PRICELESS!
So clearly this 1-Day Workshop is well worth R8500 p.p. (VAT exclusive)
... and an offer of R8500 (VAT exclusive) for a table of SIX would be fantastic value.
Here's our Early Bird or Bulk Booking Special deal for YOU (RSVP on the link below that applies to you - specials only available as long as links are highlighted):
YOU're a multi-staff business entity wanting to book a table of SIX: R5100 (VAT exclusive)
YOU're an individual business entrepreneur: R850 p.p (VAT exclusive)
YOU're a regular INNER Circle meeting attendee (at least 3 meetings attended): R550 p.p. (VAT exclusive)
Light refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop. Due to our special pricing any upgrade breakfast/snack/lunch/dinner requirements can be ordered a la carte for your own account.
For any further specific questions or information requests: submit query here
Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790
Can YOU do with MORE Business..?
Visit our website: INNER Circle Business Forum
http://www.innercircleforum.com/
innercircle@tiscali.co.za
Personal/Business Profile
Speaker Profile
INNER Circle WebCV Profile
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