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BUSINESS
INFORMATION CENTRE
A ‘one-stop shop’ for business information with a REFERENCE
LIBRARY containing a comprehensive collection of overseas
and local trade directories, reference works, magazines, statistics,
government publications and other business-related books.
40 000 enquiries covering a diverse range of business subjects
are handled annually.
FOREIGN
TRADE PROMOTION
A comprehensive documentation service covers Certificates
of Origin and other export documents, ATA Carnets and Letters
of Introduction. Information on export procedures is available
as well as lists of international Chambers, bilateral Chambers
and SA trade representatives in foreign countries and foreign
trade representatives in South Africa. Information on import
and export regulations. Assistance in finding export markets.
Appointments made with members of visiting trade missions
and foreign business visitors.
TRADE
MISSIONS
The Chamber plans and operates trade missions for the benefit
of members.
SMALL
BUSINESS QUERIES
Access to a panel of business consultants to help new businesses
to become established and to provide research and assistance
to establish new small businesses as well as follow up guidance.
EMERGENT
BUSINESS DESK
To promote linkages and assist emergent businesses to make
the transition to the formal business sector.
INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS UNIT
For guidelines and information on industrial relations matters.
PUBLICATIONS
The Chamber Digest – A fortnightly publication to update
you on Chamber activities, the latest legislation and developments
in the business world, circulated to all members free of charge.
Trade Digest – A fortnightly compilation of all trade
enquiries and specific import and export information.
Chamber Business Publications – On a wide range of
topics to help you establish and run your business efficiently.
Importers Manual – provides comprehensive knowledge
of the complete import trading cycle.
Catalogue of Manufacturers and Exporters.
Trade and Services Directory.
State Warehouse List – a weekly listing of goods referred
to the State Warehouse to help you trace your missing cargo.
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Tender services
Trade Net faxed tender service – tenders for pre-selected
products faxed to subscribers overnight.
Tender Bulletin – a daily compilation of tenders delivered
to collection points. Buying organisations and buying departments
of companies may list their tender requirements on the Chamber’s
database at no cost.
ADVERTISING
Reach new markets with cost-effective advertising in the fortnightly
Digest (circulation 7 500). Targeted mailing lists based on
Chamber membership available in gummed label or computer list
format.
SEMINARS
& COURSES
Offering courses designed to develop business skills and keep
you abreast of latest techniques. Members enjoy preferential
rates.
CONTACTS/NETWORKING
Use the many opportunities your Chamber provides to expand
your pool of business contacts. Translations Creditor’s protection
CREDIT
BUREAU
The Chamber provides on-line facilities with the country’s
largest credit bureau and is able to supply members with individual
reports without the need to subscribe for the service on a
monthly or annual basis.
SECRETARIAL
SERVICES TO ASSOCIATIONS
The Chamber provides secretarial services to a number of specialist
and industrial associations.
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