March 2009 Kommunikasie – 'n Sleutel tot sukses - Oudtshoorn ...

Welcome to the second
edition of this Newsletter for 2009
March March 2009
2009
Kommunikasie – ‘n Sleutel tot sukses
Vele bekwame mense het nooit die sukses bereik wat hul kon nie. Die rede: hulle het nie ‘n (doelbewuste)
poging aangewend om hulle vermoë om te kommunikeer verbeter nie. Die vermoë om sinvol en goed te
kommunikeer is ‘n sleutel tot sukses.
Sommige mense is van nature beter kommunikators as anders. Toegegee. Maar jy kan jou kommunikasievermoë
sterker, beter, doeltreffender maak. Soos jy jou spiere sterk en doeltreffend maak in ‘n gimnasium,
so maak jy deur oefening jou kommunikasie-vermoë sterker en beter.
Kommunikasie sluit aspekte in soos:
· Luistervaardighede
· Beheersing van taal
· Vermoë om te kan skryf
· Vermoë om voor ‘n gehoor te praat
· Jou idees duidelik oor te dra
· Om te kan oortuig
· Om ‘n goeie indruk te skep
Dis nie nodig om jou te probeer oortuig kommunikasie is ‘n sleutel tot sukses nie. Kyk maar net rondom jou
hoe mense se vermoë om te praat, standpunt in te neem, ‘n saak te beredeneer, en dit nog boonop goed te
doen, hul aansien laat styg en hul in posisies van leierskap plaas.
Kommunikasie is aksie!!
Die een enkele helder doel van hierdie nuusbrief is om jou persoonlike groei en ontwikkeling as mens te
ondersteun en te help. Dis waaroor dit in hierdie nuusbrief gaan, want dis my begeerte dat elkeen van ons
tot ons volle potensiaal moet kom. Te veel goeie mense sit met die wonderlikste potensiaal wat begrawe lê
onder dinge soos gebrekkige selfvertroue, nie genoeg kennis nie, vrees om te waag en swak kommunikasievermoë.
Geleenthede kom klop aan ‘n mens se deur, jy kan oopmaak en geleentheid innooi. Ongelukkig wil
die meeste mense nie uit hul gemaksone kom nie, en sal ook nooit weet wat hul werklik in die lewe mis nie.
En so vertoef geleentheid ‘n rukkie by jou, maar wanneer jy nie geleentheid wil gebruik nie, bly dit nie veel
langer by jou nie. Dan los geleentheid jou en stap verder aan.
Dr. S.T Potgieter Pg 1 1 1 of 4
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DIE BESIGHEIDSKAMERBESTUUR HET MET DIE
UITVOERENDE BURGEMEESTERSKOMITEE VERGADER OP
DONDERDAG 5 MAART 2009
This long overdue meeting was conducted in a very positive
manner and it creates the platform for an open and
productive working relationship to the benefit of our
members and the community of Oudtshoorn as a whole.
Die belangrikste besprekingspunte was as volg:
1. KOMMUNIKASIE
Die verspreiding van ‘n nuusberig sal binnekort aan alle
belastingbetalers gestuur word en ‘n poging sal aangewend
word om dit op ‘n gereelde grondslag te doen.
The issue of outstanding correspondence with the
municipality and its officials / councillors was discussed in
detail. Vacancies in various senior positions were one of
the main reasons for this problem and focus is placed by the
mayoral committee to correct the situation.
Indien daar enige lede is wat wag op antwoorde van die
munisipaliteit is u welkom om ons kantoor of u wyksraadslid
te skakel om die aangeleentheid verder te neem.
2. ALGEMEEN
• Tweemaandelikse vergaderings sal in die toekoms gehou
word.
• Behoefte word uitgespreek dat lede van die
Besigheidskamer by die wykskomitees betrokke moet
raak.
• Die lede se kennis en ondervinding is aangebied om die
Raad by te staan met die opstel en kommunikering van
die G.O.P en die L.E.D. proses.
This first meeting of the year concluded that it can only
assist in building relationships and trust between the two
parties.
MELCUS NEL
VOORSITTER: OUDTSHOORN BESIGHEIDSKAMER
6 Maart 2009
Volgende Gholfdag
25 25 Maart Maart 2009 2009
2009
A A wise wise man man will will make
make
more more opportunities
opportunities
than than he he finds.
finds.
Francis Bacon
Gholf!!!
Gholf!!!
4 Ball Betterball Stableford
Geborg deur Oudtshoorn Besigheidskamer
Eerste Eerste drie drie drie pare pare pare kwalifiseer kwalifiseer op
op
elke elke ronde ronde vir die finaal in in
November November 2009
2009
Borg ‘n putjie teen R200
Gholfdae word die laaste Woensdag van
elke maand gehou- Wees deel daarvan!
Enige navrae?
Kontak Helen by: 044 044 272 272 272 6637 6637
6637
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MEMBERSHIP
Has your company changed any of the following
recently?
Telephone number / E-mail address / Postal
address / Company name / etc
Please inform us of any changes on
044-2726637 or E-mail:
business@odnchamber.co.za
Indien u ledefooie betaal, maak asseblief seker dat
u die inligting aan die kantoor deurgee – stuur asb.
‘n faks of e-pos as bewys van betaling van
lidmaatskap.
Geld is soos mis, dis niks
werd behalwe as dit
versprei word nie.
Sir Francis Bacon
Besoek www.ahi.co.za
Diary / Dagboek
19 – 22.03.09 Buffalo Rally (Mosselbay)
29.03 – 01.04.09 SA Golf Summit (George)
04 - 11.04.09 ABSA KKNK
21 – 25.04.09 LIONS Fresh Air Convention (Odn)
30.04 – 03.05.09 Pienk Loerie Mardi Gras (Knysna)
May 2009 Prince Albert Half Marathon
01 – 02.05.09 Prince Albert Town & Olive Festival
01 – 03.05.09 Calitzdorp Port Festival
01 – 02.05.09 Eco Festival (Ladismith)
06.05.09 SWD High School Athletics
07 – 10.05.09 Rotary Conference
14.05.09 Western Cape School Athletics
05 – 07.06.09 Wacky Wine Weekend (Robertson)
03 – 12.07.09 Knysna Oyster Festival
06 – 12.07.0 9 Drummies
16 – 18.07.09 De Rust Volstruisfees
24 – 26.07.09 George Cheese Festival
14 – 16.08.09 Klein Karoo Klassique
19 – 28.09.09 Whiskey, Whales & Jazz Festival (Plett)
17.10.09 Seweweekspoort MTB Challenge
17.10.09 Meiringspoort Half Marathon
09.11.09 Animal to Hell and Back MTB (Odn)
Surviving Surviving the the Crisis Crisis Crisis Mark Oliver Tijam
It’s 2009 and all of us are facing the grim reality that the world’s economy is slowing down without knowing how long this would last. Everyday,
more and more bad news are coming up and there seems to be no clear answer to this yet. Most of us may be feeling the pinch of this condition,
especially the manufacturers and exporters. This is a period of what we may call “survival of the fittest”, and for many business owners like me, it
brought a feeling of uncertainty for our future.
How do we survive this crisis? Well, here are some suggestions on how we could be on top of this:
1. Be flexible and quick to adapt – The market is evolving. Products that used to be easy to sell are now gathering dust on our shelves. If you don’t
have an alternative plan to turn it into cash, you may be left with obsolete items that is tied with your capital.
2. Just focus on a niche market that is faring better – Identify the best niche market for your products and concentrate on it. In these hard times, no
matter how good your product is, if your market is suffering, so will your business. It’s better to have a smaller market that would give you a steady
cash flow than aiming for the larger market which cannot help you sustain your business. Remember the 80:20 rule.
3. Keep an eye on your cash flow – Cash will always be King, as they say. This is the lifeblood of the business. Make sure you always have cash
on hand when the rainy days come.
4. Keep costs low – In these competitive times, it is an advantage to have the lowest cost in coming up with your products. This will not only
conserve cash but this will put you in a strong position in case a price war ensues.
5. Keep your customers happy – This is the most important advice I can give you. Your customers are the reason why you are in business. Always
keep in mind that customers will always be with you through the best and worst of times as long as you are able to provide their needs and keep
them happy.
Always remember that no matter how difficult the current business situation is, there will always a silver lining of opportunities that will appear. Let’s
just be ready that when that rainbow of hope comes out, we will be the first ones to discover that pot of gold. Good luck!
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Excerpt from the Management Meeting held
28 February 2009
FINANCES: Jacobus Maloney discussed the finances of
the Chamber and is of the opinion that the financial
status of the Chamber is healthy.
Melcus Nel discussed the capital expenses at the Centre
of Hope and said that a separate bank account would be
opened for the centre.
AIRPORT: A discussion ensued regarding the airport and
the controversial issues surrounding its development. A
press statement had been released by the Municipality
regarding the airport.
Melcus Nel discussed the Mayoral Committee meeting that
had not yet taken place. He said that a date would be
provided by the end of the week. His intention was to
include the airport as a topic on the agenda. He stated the
importance of getting the processes in order.
COMMUNITY/OEF: Melcus Nel discussed the Oudtshoorn
station and said that this had been discussed at the
previous OEF meeting.
MUNICIPALITY: The ward numbers of the town had not
been put on the municipal accounts as requested last year.
The importance of maintaining a good relationship with the
Municipal Council was stressed.
WARD COMMITTEES: Geoff Wilck had written an article
regarding the attendance of ward meetings, which was
included in the previous newsletter.
OTHER FORUMS: POLICE FORUM: Melcus Nel reported
on the meeting held with Dir. Jordaan. Hennie Davel had
accompanied him. He said that a meeting would be
arranged to meet with Spt. Dreyer, Hennie Davel and the
Chief Magistrate regarding the car guards. He discussed
the car guards and how their presence would discourage
the children on the street.
Enige Flink Idees vir ons
Nuusbrief?
Epos Helen: business@odnchamber.co.za
KANTOOR KANTOOR KANTOOR URE
URE
Maandag Maandag – Vrydag
09h00 09h00 – 13h00
As the OUDTSHOORN BUSINESS CHAMBER
moves forward and we try to deliver more, we require
the assistance of our members to share their
successes, developments and expertise with us –
communication is a two way street – we are only as
strong as our members. If there are areas in which
members think we are weak, we would like to know
about this so that we may improve our service and
the manner in which our experienced staff deliver to
our members.
NETWORKS: It was decided that Christo Vermaak, Liesel le
Roux and Melcus Nel would deliberate the overall winner of
the overall business leader in Oudtshoorn, sponsored by Die
Burger.
GENERAL: It was decided that all new members would be
given an opportunity to send a brief description of their
business and a link, if necessary, which would be sent by email
to all members. This would enable the reader to decide
what the next step will be and thereby showing no favouritsm
from the chamber’s side.
Besigheidspersoon Besigheidspersoon van van die die Jaar
Jaar
2008
2008
Kwartaalikse Kwartaalikse Wenners:
Wenners:
Brett Pyper (KKNK)
Peter Lodder (Agri Klein Karoo)
Geoff Wilck
Andries van Schalkwyk
(Buffelsdrift Game Lodge)
Algehele Wenner:
Geoff Wilck
Baie Baie Baie Baie Geluk!
Geluk!
Geluk!
Geluk!
Success Success usually usually
usually
comes comes to to to those those who
who
are are too too busy busy to to be
be
looking looking for for it
it
Henry David Thoreau
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