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FEEDBACK - FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION
NEXT FDA NETWORKING FUNCTION - "ACCESS TO FINANCE"
FEEDBACK - FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION
Some 183 guests attended our networking function last night - with some very valuable networking following the presentations.
For the first time our event proceeded without the support of a sponsor - with no sponsor the Foundation for the Development of Africa, responsible for the cost , 'capitalised' on the 'opportunity' to proudly present a rather comprehensive summary of what the FDA is all about and our vision for 2005.
Our guest speaker, Mr. Kim NIELSEN, Technology Specialist, Enterprise and Partner Group, Microsoft South Africa made me realise just how far behind we are lagging with latest technology - using technology phrases I have never heard of before - never mind using them!
Staying abreast of the latest technology available is becoming a full time occupation - when do I 'run' my business?
Kim's presentation included:
. History
. Challenges
. Email Etiquette
. Mail@microsoft
. How messaging enables your business
In closing, I briefly shared some useful "tips" emanating from 6 years of communicating via email - some 13,000,000 emails have been disseminated from the FDA since 1999 - these "tips" included:
THE DATABASE
Your most precious asset - When Networking
What 'fields'
Database Maintenance Demands utmost Discipline
Standardisation
SENDING EMAILS
The Email Address - Database Determined
Relevance - Content
The 'Subject Line"
The Size - Does Size Matter?
The Frequency - How Often?
Text or HTML?
Attachments ........
Signature ........
Anti-Virus Notice
The Timing - When to send?
ADMINISTERING YOUR EMAILS
House Keeping - Filing
Follow-up
Draft Emails
Acknowledgements
Requests to be Removed
The LAW
Act No. 25, 2002 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS ACT, 2002 (English text signed by the President.) (Assented to 31 July 2002.)
I realised the need to present a workshop addressing these issues in more detail - I will be making an announcement soon!
THANK YOU:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to:
HILTON SANDTON for contributing towards the event.
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA for providing, as usual, exceptional professional service, all the technical equipment and technical expertise.
Addi LANG - Return to Roots - for all the help and being a blessing.
Alexandre CECE LOUA (Amb) - Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Pretoria - attending
Gary TERRAZAS - HiTech Marketing - computer special
Edwin ROBERTS - Head: Creative Alliance Management - ABSA - attending
Dana BOTHA - General Manager Africa - ABSA - attending
Joan BURTON - Joan Burton & Associates - assisting
Joseph MUNGARULIRE (Dr) - Radmaste Centre Wits University - attending
Kim NIELSEN (Mr) Technology Specialist, Enterprise and Partner Group - Microsoft South Africa - speaking
L Llewellyn WITHERSPOON (Amb) Liberia - Matters of African Development - attending
Michelle METCALFE - GIP - just being there and assisting
Monique TERRAZAS - Foundation for the Development of Africa - for everything
Riverose LETHOKO - Janssen Cilag - for always being available to help
Rosa-Marie METCALFE - Foundation for the Development of Africa - what can I say!
Everyone who attended and contributed to the event!
NEXT FDA NETWORKING FUNCTION - "ACCESS TO FINANCE"
Our next event is scheduled for Tuesday 08 March 2005 (TBC), 18H00 for 18H30. This event will be held at the Hilton Sandton, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, South Africa.
The theme for the evening will focus on "ACCESS TO FINANCE" and will address key issues associated with seeking finance for starting and or expanding your business.
You are welcome to access our world-rated website for more information:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/next_function.htm
