“Thank goodness 2008 is over” has been the recurring theme in many of the messages I have received from friends and colleagues over the last few weeks. Yes, it has been a tough year for most people - and not only in South Africa. Across the globe, people have faced the worst economic turmoil [...]
From the Team: High hopes for 2009
Published in December 29th, 2008
Posted by Ian Donovan in From the Team
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From the Team: Technical updates at getclosure!
Published in December 22nd, 2008
Posted by Brian Pitt in From the Team
It is almost Christmas and all us techies are seriously looking forward to a bit of a holiday.
As one would expect, we have found ourselves pushing hard to get our last few jobs done before we are permitted to put our laptops on standby for a few weeks. Fortunately we have managed to deploy all [...]
Tip of the Week: Tis the season to stay green
Published in December 19th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in Tip of the Week
Guest post by the Rocking the Daisies team.
My Green Choices is an immensely useful site if you are planning Christmas and want to keep it green. A recent article gives you a range of handy tips for a green festive season - from choosing a Christmas tree, decorations, lights and candles to cooking up your [...]
Compliment of the Week: Kulula.com
Published in December 18th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in Compliment of the Week
2008 has seen great achievments for Kulula.com.
The recent Orange Index results showed that Kulula.com came out at the top of the airline industry for excellent customer service. Marketing manager for Kulula.com, Nadine Damen, said their focus is on the overall “travel experience” and making sure that flying is easy, accessible but – most importantly [...]
Interview with Diane Potgieter, the Industry Manager of the Association of South African Travel Agents
Published in December 17th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in Interviews
The Association of South African Travel Agents is a non-profit association that represents the interests of over 500 travel agents, wholesalers and tour operators. ASATA investigates and mediates complaints against ASATA members on behalf of their consumers; offering its opinion on the matter and suggesting a course of action.
Diane Potgieter, the industry manager of ASATA, [...]
Flying high in South Africa this festive season
Published in December 16th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in News Update
Following on from this month’s good news about the drop in petrol prices and interest rates, a number of South African airlines are coming to the party and dropping airfares on domestic routes.
British Airways and Kulula.com, both run by Comair, will reduce their fuel levies, The Mercury reported today.
In addition, Mango Airlines will continue its [...]
Rocketseed competition extended!
Published in December 15th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in Competitions
We have some good news for those of you who still wanted to enter the Rocketseed competition - we extended the closing date to 4 January 2009! If you would still like to put your name into the draw to win 2 Rocketseed licenses for a year, click here.
Tip of the Week: Selling with integrity
Published in December 12th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in Tip of the Week
Guest post by Marcel Oudejaans.
Getting your customers to “know, like and trust” you is vital in order to start a relationship with your customer (I’ve discussed this before in The Value of Trust). When prospective clients trust you enough to consider doing business with you, they have an expectation that you are able to [...]
Compliment of the Week: Cell C
Published in December 11th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in Compliment of the Week
There was definitely no difficulty in deciding whose compliment to post on getclosure!’s blog for this week; Cell C have received six compliments recently via the getclosure! website. Congratulations to them!
Here are a few examples of what their happy customers had to say:
“I am glad and proud to be a Cell C user. My [...]
Black Sash provides helping hand to vulnerable consumers
Published in December 9th, 2008
Posted by Dianne Shelton in News Update
South African human rights group, the Black Sash is running a consumer protection campaign - “Keep The Festive Season Festive! Know Your Credit Status, Know Your Rights!” this December. The campaign is to help vulnerable South Africans struggling to cope in the current economic climate of high interest rates and inflation, rising food, fuel and [...]
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