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    When Is The Next Forum SA Get Together?

    Because i am new, just don't want to miss the next Forum SA Get Together? When is the next one in Gauteng?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nigel Hamilton View Post
    When is the next one in Gauteng?
    The next one will be the first one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
    The next one will be the first one!
    What!!! No way...come on guys, if you have a community as good as this, then we have to have "get togethers"

    Ok

    so first one in Gauteng...who's in? Will make it say somwhere near 4 ways? So the pretoria guys don't have to travel too far?

    Couple of beers very informal, after work lets say from 5 onwards? If we get at least 20 responses we will put it together in the next 2 weeks? Ok? You guys in...meet the guys behind the avatar(or infront!)

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    Vincent organised about 2 years ago. This was at greenstone.
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    Already there is an event happening in Sandton for business owners, unfortunately I heard about it a bit too late and already they can't take on more people.

    I am most definitely in, but NOT on the 3rd Dec please. There are a lot of options open in terms of places to meet, however Gauteng may be a good start!

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    Quote Originally Posted by murdock View Post
    Hmmmmm. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!
    Your signature goes so well with what you have just posted murdock

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    Quote Originally Posted by IanF View Post
    Vincent organised about 2 years ago. This was at greenstone.
    If I remember correctly, that was in conjunction with something else.
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    Already there is an event happening in Sandton for business owners, unfortunately I heard about it a bit too late and already they can't take on more people.
    There seems to be a rather worthy line of thought developing here.

    So far we've developed as a (pretty much) purely online community. And I'm quite happy with that. But there could be merit in every now and then doing something along the lines of what BNI do - swarm a venue (arranged with the venue, of course), a bit of an intro process, a presentation or two as well as the backslapping getting-to-know-you social.

    Gives it a bit of purpose/value-add/whatever without going anywhere near the level of a conference or overly regular ritual. I'd hate it to become a "duty" or burden - just a pleasant, worthwhile experience every now and then.

    What do you think?

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    Hi Dave

    Networking or Coffee groups are the Ultimate in doing Business , I am a member of a National Networking group, we attend the Networking Group once a month on a Wednesday,the venue is in Sunninghill, there is a door cover charge, we pay R50.00, If anyone is interested i can give them the contact e-mail, the event is on a voluntary basis, however the benefits are enormous, I make a point of attending every one

    Next meeting is on Wednesday 03/12

    Please advise

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    Definitely Dave there is a need for Business Owners to network. Just looking at LinkedIn, the amount of people discussing this exact topic.

    There should be a SA Business get together, one that doesn't require a payment of R2500.00 per person. I have realised that most business development seminars are just too expensive for SME's / Entrepreneurs.

    Achieving a balance between the "unconference" and the connecting is important in my view.

    In the Netherlands they organise Open Coffee's. It's a get together at a bar or cafe at the start of the day. Just a social event with one short 5 min pitch from the companies. The pitch pays for the coffee or drinks. So only one time small investment from each pitch.

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