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• For information, background and the history of South Africa click here

• Business & Marketing Plans - Business Plan Pro software will lead you through every step of creating your business plan. The plan may be about the final document for your banker or investor, but for you it is about the process of gathering your ideas and developing and growing your business. Business Plan Pro creates a great looking document for your banker, while helping you to better understand and grow your business. See also our Marketing Plan Pro. This software is one of the best ways to prepare and create a marketing plan that will improve profitability, awareness and long-term stability of your business. The package includes over 70 sample marketing plans and covers all types of businesses and is highly recommended. Both software packages are suitable for all international businesses and most countries of the world. Read more

• New Development Bank (NDB) - The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS.
   (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). According to the Agreement on the NDB, "the Bank shall support public or private projects through loans, guarantees, equity participation and other financial instruments." Moreover, the NDB shall cooperate with international organizations and other financial entities, and provide technical assistance for projects to be supported by the Bank. Read more.

• Use our Cape Town Directory - You can search for businesses for sale and business opportunities, employment, real estate, education, travel and shopping in South Africa & Cape Town by using the Cape Town Directory.

• When it comes to promoting your business and marketing in South Africa using the various channels of communications and media currently available, you basically have two choices.
  • Use your own staff and existing personnel and undertake your marketing campaign "in-house" and employ the various resources and facilities listed on our Marketing pages, which have all been tried and tested and are confidently recommended by our firm. Click here
  • Or you can use the services of a reputable and successful marketing firm such as Delamere-Pennine Associates. The choice is yours, but in today's competitive market you cannot ignore the need for a positive and aggressive marketing policy if you want your business to succeed and grow. Visit the site of Delamere Marketing
    
    
    

• Our firm Delamere Group is currently developing a new web site called South African Expats - We have received so many enquiries for information on how one can keep his/her identity as a South African but still live overseas and keep ones links and benefits in South Africa. Some of our senior partners have done this for the past 15 years and still keep their entire infrastructure intact in South Africa, such as investments, bank accounts, business interests and ventures, friends and contacts, and get many benefits even though living abroad.

• Trade Magazines. Free subscriptions are now available to professionals - No hidden or trial offers, and no purchase necessary. Publications are absolutely free to professionals who qualify. The Delamere Group has arranged an ongoing contract for our clients and site visitors (See News Release) to receive these free subscriptions to qualified individuals and companies. Browse through our extensive list of trade publications by industry, title, or geographic eligibility to find the titles that best match your skills and interests. Simply complete the application form and submit it. Many are available for international delivery. For more details on the over 300 magazines currently offered on a free subscription basis click here

• International Marketing Council (IMC) - The International Marketing Council of South Africa was brought into being in August 2000 upon the realisation that it was absolutely imperative to create a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa. The IMC's main objective is the marketing of South Africa through the Brand South Africa campaign and Delamere Marketing support this Council. Read more.

• Editor’s Note: A great book to read if you are considering immigrating to South Africa, is the soon to be published book, “Zero Hour of the Apartheid Regime of Zuid Afrika” especially Chapter Fourteen, “What the Future Holds For South Africa.”  To pre-order a copy of this profound book, please contact us.

• For books on South Africa (plus all other countries) that cover the business climate, investment opportunities and doing business with this country Visit the Delamere International Bookshop

• Starting your own Business in South Africa - This is a completely revised and updated edition of ''Starting your own Business in South Africa'', currently the market leader in its field. Restructured to provide a clearer than ever, up-to-date step-by-step guide for the layperson planning to set up a professionally-run small business, it comprehensively covers planning and research, writing up a business plan, setting up the business, the law, tax and other red tape, and management. Starting Your Own Business in South Africa

   

• Computers - ComX sells computers, laptops, PDA, printers and digital projectors to the public in Southern Africa. ComX Computers South Africa
  
  

• Small Business Online Store - For all your supplies for office furniture, office equipment, computer hardware & software, printing and stationery, mobile phones including telematics. International delivery is arranged by most of our suppliers. Visit the site of Delamere Small Business Online Store

• Immigration to the USA & Green Card Lottery for Citizens of South Africa- Delamere-Pennine Associates have recently introduced a service to our clients in order to assist with the numerous enquiries regarding the process of emigrating into the United States and Canada. This service includes preparing and submitting the required documentation to satisfy the Immigration & Naturalization Services (INS) of the US Government with regard to entering your name (and family) into the "Green Card Lottery" each year. One of our Senior Partners visits Nairobi, Kenya and Cape Town, South Africa, each year and will be available for free, informal, without obligation, interviews. For full details read more.

• African Imports from South Africa - Our firm has linked with this leading importer of African goods to the USA and Canada, products and goods which include authentic jewelry, art, clothing, fabrics, plus much more, all of which are made by Africans in their own communities in their own cultural way and for the most part all goods are hand made. We provide a 100% guarantee of satisfaction and shipment of orders are sent to you the very next business day. Check out the Section "What's New" as new products and goods are received on a daily basis. Click Here

• South Africans Can Now Submit Tax Returns Online - This new arrangement by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is simple to use. Please read our page "How do I use Tax Break?" Click here For further assistance please feel free to contact us

   

• Industrial Development Consultants for South Africa (Indevco) - Handles Investment Incentives such as the following:
  • Small Medium Enterprise Development Programme for new developments or expansions up to R100 million.
  • Competitiveness Fund for 50% cost sharing assistance for competitiveness improvement activities such as ISO accreditation.
  • Foreign Investment Grant for reimbursement of costs associated with relocation of foreign equipment to South Africa.
  • Strategic Industrial Projects consisting of an additional deduction tax against taxable income for qualifying projects of between R50 and R600 million.
  • For more details, contact our firm.

• FARM-Africa has been working with poor rural African farmers and herders since 1985. They aim to make a lasting difference to their lives by providing practical help, enabling them to produce more food for their families. FARM (Food & Agricultural Research Management)-Africa is registered in the UK as a charity no. 326901 and as a 501(c)3 in the USA. Visit their site The Delamere Group are supporters of this NGO.

• Doing Business in South Africa - Read this excellent book on this subject of how to do business in this country, the pitfalls and the advantages. Starting Your Own Business in South Africa

• Investing in South Africa - For the most recent information and sources for guidance related to investing in South Africa, visit our webpage Investing in South Africa.

• Franchised businesses that are available in South Africa - There is no doubt that franchising is gaining popularity throughout the world, emerging as an effective way to conduct and grow successful businesses. The beauty of the franchise system lies in its flexibility and adaptability to suit every continent, every lifestyle and any socio-economic situation. For a listing of businesses available in South Africa that are accredited members of the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) visit their site. For a first hand opinion offered with no strings attached, by one our senior partners who has owned franchises in South Africa during the past 30 years, please contact us for free business advice.

   

• For books, e-books, guides, contacts and reliable sources for employment in South Africa, either as a job seeker or employer/recruiter, we suggest that you visit our Employment Pages

• Employers in South Africa: Are you looking for staff to help you in your business? Then go to the FREE Classified Pages of our website and check, "Job seekers post your details." If no applicant appears suitable, feel free to post your vacancy without charge. Click here

• Jobseekers in South Africa: If you are looking for employment, part-time, full-time or casual, then go our FREE Classified Pages on our website and check " Classified list of vacancies submitted by employers." If no position appears suitable, feel free to post your details for employers to check without charge. Click here

• Investing in Gold - The mining sector is one of the fastest moving in the market, offering potential for huge profits in a short space of time. A NEW book by Michael Coulson, Chairman of the Association of Mining Analysts, tells you how the markets work, the pitfalls to avoid, how profits are made, and how you can get exposure to this exciting sector without taking undue risk. We expect this to be one of the fastest selling books of 2015. Reserve your copy now! An Insider's Guide to the Mining Sector: An In-depth Study of Gold and Mining Shares

• Genuine Handmade Prints From South Africa - Our partner imports genuine, authentic, handmade African prints (also called "Batiks") they are individually handcrafted, and each print is truly unique. They import prints from Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Ghana and various other African countries. The prints are handmade by local villagers and artists in each country. The prints use high quality cotton fabric as canvas, and the artists creatively use wax, durable paint or spray, dried banana skins and other innovative methods to produce artistic pieces that are unusual, unique and special. All products are guaranteed and also come with FREE delivery. Visit our page on African Imported Goods.

• Web site designing and development services for international online trading. We offer services to small business and individuals who want a web presence for their small business or private use. Our fees and prices are very reasonable and we offer free advice on the best way to set out your web presence. Contact us at Virtuosity Design

• Shared Interest & Thembani International Guarantee Fund - This non-profit organization guarantee bank loans for low-income communities to construct houses, create jobs, and launch small businesses. This provides a unique opportunity for U.S. supporters to invest in South Africa's future. (visit their site)

• A Guide to Importing into South Africa - An excellent free service to all companies interested in doing trade with South Africa. The Guide provides information on each step of the import process and contact details for service providers. click here

• A Guide to Exporting from South Africa - which also provides step-by-step procedures, is now available to our client and visitors, for this Guide and full details. click here

• The Official Gateway to South Africa - This is a useful site for visitors or investors in South Africa and also for South Africans living overseas. Visit this site.

• Managing HR in Africa - This is a new book by Ken N. Kamoche, Yaw A. Debrah and Frank Horwitz.
  
  Editor's review: As rival economies such as Asia mature, attention is now shifting to new frontiers, such as Africa. But academic debate too often neglects the complexities and diversity of this continent, and the challenges faced by both multinational companies working across Africa and domestic African companies, particularly those in the Human Resource (HR) field. Managing Human Resources in Africa is a refreshing new book that boldly tackles the HR challenges in countries right across Africa, examining the impact of contextual factors on the development of HR practices in Africa. Taking a regional approach to the subject, and featuring chapters on South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Tunisia and Libya, this comprehensive study is written and edited by those with the knowledge and experience of the complexities of the continent. Managing Human Resources in Africa (Global HRM)

   

Real Estate

• If you are a shrewd investor in real estate and property in South Africa we strongly recommend that you visit our web page on Property Investments and the ideas that have been used by our client's that have produced millions for them.

• The Official Service for Buying Property in South Africa - We assist both local and international buyers in purchasing all types of property in South Africa. Click here.

Travel

• Southern Africa - Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa - This new book, "This Way Southern Africa" is packed with stunning color photos and high-quality maps (including a fold-out one in back) that make travel a breeze. Explore historic buildings and delightful parks. Take a town walking tour. Visit the best museums. This Way guides offer a ton of practical information - open hours, contact numbers, directions and more - all in a small portable book. Read more.

• Enjoy a Safari In the Heart of Africa - For a truly inspiring and memorable adventure vacation, taking a Safari holiday in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia or Zimbabwe, is the experience of a lifetime. Our firm through our travel "partner" organizes pre-arranged or customized tours of Africa, where you can enjoy wildlife and the culture of Africa at its best. We cater especially for small groups. Contact us for details.

• Searching for the Best Hotel Prices - Hotels.com is the Internet's largest specialized provider of accommodations worldwide, offering savings of up to 70% off regular hotel rates in some of the world's most popular cities. Hotels.com also specializes in providing accommodations when cities are sold out. Hotels.com provides discount accommodations in more than 10,000 directly contracted properties ensuring availability in over 400 major destinations in North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and South Africa. Hotels.com - Save big on hotels while you explore the beauty of South Africa

• African Trails - Our company is an adventure overland tour operator specialising in budget safaris and overland tours in Africa and the Middle East. We have been operating continuously for 32 years and we run all our own trips. Our tours range from short, 5 day safaris to the ultimate trip - the 43 week London to Istanbul via Cape Town Trans Africa. We have over 60 safaris and tours to suit most people and ages, as long as they have the adventurous spirit. All our departures are on a set departure date. Visit this site.

• For travel books on South Africa (plus all other countries) that relate to travel to this country and the best places to visit while in this country, Click Here

• Check the current weather forecast and existing conditions in South Africa and the various provinces. Click here.

• For the latest Immigration Information for South Africa to enter the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, plus other major countries, for tourism, study or business, and you require a visa, passport or customs regulations, visit Delamere Immigration Services

• South African Expats - The Delamere Group have recently launched a new website which specifically relates to the need for information and guidance for South Africans living overseas. Visit the website of South African Expats.com

• Don't forget to visit our international site Delamere Travel for hotels, car hire and local travel tools, click here

• Premier South Africa Accommodation Guide - Choose your South Africa travel destination then select from a wide range of accommodation. We offer the finest luxury 5-star Hotels, Resorts, Villas, Guest Houses, Apartments, Self Catering accommodation and Bed & Breakfast accommodation in South Africa as well as budget accommodation to fit your travel plans. Sleeping-OUT, the premier South Africa accommodation guide.

• South African National Parks - South African National Parks offer visitors an unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Conferences can also be organised in many of the parks. Read more.

• Cape Wine Farms - Visit some of the greatest wine farms in the world and stay at our centrally located Accommodation Guest House. Visit Oak Tree Lodge, Paarl, Western Cape

• One of favorite places to visit in South Africa is Stellenbosch - The heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture that's steeped in South African tradition. Visit this site.

   

• Mount Nelson Hotel - Members of our staff always stay at the Mount Nelson Hotel when visiting Cape Town, and highly recommend its location and facilities. Visit the web site of this hotel. To make bookings at this hotel, go to our booking engine and prices have been arranged from $209 per night including a special discount arranged by Delamere Travel.

• Using Your Laptop or Mobile Phone in South Africa - Teleplug-Ins® from Austin House are telephone jack adapters that virtually guarantee great telephone and modem reception no matter where you travel around the world. Specifically designed for travel in South Africa, this adapter ensures optimal performance from your phone or modem whether you find yourself in the middle of Johannesburg or in more rural areas. This is one item all our staff use. Click here.

Education

• Education Opportunities in Commonwealth Countries - The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. If you wish to study or teach in any of the Commonwealth countries, contact us,

  “The Delamere Saga (The untold story of Vale Royal Abbey)" ©. This book is a comprehensive report on the history of Vale Royal Abbey in Cheshire, England and its complex occupants over the centuries. To be released in 2018.

  “Zero Hour of the Apartheid Regime of Zuid Afrika" ©. This book is a comprehensive review of the beginning and the end of Apartheid in South Africa from the vantage point of a white British person who in a small way contributed to its final demise. To be released in 2019.

  “The Birth, Life & Death of King Cotton" ©. This book covers the beginning of the slave trade in Africa, to the cotton plantations in America that used and exploited these slaves and onto the cotton trade in Lancashire, England.  It also covers the fascinating history of the Arkwright family, whose personal story reflects the effect of the notorious cotton trade on a typical family in the 1800’s. To be released in 2020.

For more information please contact the Delamere Group, click here.

• South African Government Information: Documents - Persons interested in international governance and comparative political science will find this website most informative. The site was created and is maintained by the South African government, and it contains hundreds of papers, policy briefs, statistical documents, and annual reports related to the operation of the country. The website is fairly uncomplicated, and the site is divided into fourteen sections headed by bullet points that include "Acts", "Constitution", "Provincial Documents", and "Green Papers". Most people will probably want to look at the "Acts" area, as it is a good way to get a sense of the governmen's priorities over the past several years. Also, visitors can perform a document search here and also review documents listed by subject or theme. Overall, it is an easy to use site, and one that provides timely materials on the workings of the government of South Africa. Visit this site. (From the Scout Report)

• Background to the Education System in South Africa. Read more.

• How to Obtain a Legally Recognized Degree Based on Your Life/Work Experience or Prior Study - There are times in life, when because of circumstances you are overlooked for employment or promotion opportunities, yet you have the experience of life or skills, but are just lacking that 'piece of paper.' We have on occasions recommended to our clients, using this entirely legal and accredited way of obtaining an "Instant Degree" from a recognized institute operating a legally recognized tertiary education. Many are now holding senior positions in government and private companies. Read more, especially the FAQ on Instantdegrees.com

• The Delamere Group is a sponsor of "Save the Children" fund, plus "Children International". Sponsor a child today you can make a difference! Click here. Both groups are working around the world to create positive, lasting changes in the lives of disadvantaged children and families. Why not support this worthy cause Help change the world: Sponsor a child and 'help to make a difference'.

• Don't forget to visit our international site Delamere Education, click here
  
  

• More books on South Africa - For a wide selection of books related to travel, culture, history and the future of South Africa, visit this link South African Books

• Understand the local language and learn to speak Afrikaans, Zulu or Xhosa. Visit our web page on study at home language courses click here

• Cape Town Creative Academy - The CTCA is located at the hub of creative development in Woodstock, on the eastern fringe of Cape Town's city centre. The CTCA is positioned at the centre of a dynamic, creative community that includes some of South Africa's top design studios, advertising agencies, publishing houses and internationally-esteemed galleries and art dealers. With a progressive, trans-disciplinary vision, the CTCA is an international authority on creative education, delivering a scientifically-balanced combination of academic rigour, industry-lead practice-based learning, and entrepreneurial and business management studies. Visit this site.

General & Shopping

• Shopping for antiques, collectibles and replicas - Whether it's decorating, collecting or simply enjoying the charm of yesteryear or by gone treasures, Vintage Shopper features only the highest quality antiques, collectibles and replicas. These are some of the best prices we have found on the Internet. Unique Gifts, Vintage Collectibles and Home Decor!

   

• For paintings and prints of African Wildlife - These beautiful pieces of art by Simon Combes are a delight to own or present as gifts. Visit this page for more details, click here.

• Swiss Wine Exports from the Cape Region of South Africa - It may come as a surprise that the Swiss own a number of top SA wine estates. But they do. And one of the best and - at R400/bottle - most expensive wines in SA to date is a Swiss product: the Saxenburg Shiraz Select. For more details on buying these wines, click here

• To shop or buy South African products and services, visit the SANZA Shop

• Enjoy shopping for health and beauty products, which include skin care, body care, make-up, hair care, wigs, perfumes, fragrances, nails, bath & body, weight loss programs, and more. Visit our web site at Professional Beauty Products

• For a listing of major online shopping stores in South Africa, visit the Delamere-Pennine Shopping site

• Authentic African Products From South Africa - These products ranging from beadwork, home decor, office decor, wire work, books, clothing, dolls, jewelry, music, sculptures, souvenirs and tribal art. Browse the online catalog.

   

• Delamere Vineyard - Visit our web site for the best selection of wines available, many of our suppliers offer free home/office delivery. Click here

• Wines from South Africa - Wines of South Africa (WOSA) are a fully inclusive body, representing all South African producers of wine who export their products. WOSA has over 320 exporters on its database, comprising all the major South African wine exporters. It is constituted as a not-for-profit organization and is totally independent of any producer or wholesaling company. One of our partners has a shareholding in one of the best vineyards in South Africa, and we will soon be selling top quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines under our own label "Delamere Vineyards" so we always recommend to many of our clients to try the best wines from South Africa. Visit our site

  • Information about South African Wines from our Editor - At the southern tip of Africa, where two mighty oceans meet in the shadow of landmark Table Mountain, lays the fairest Cape in the world. Known locally as the Mother City, Cape Town is the gateway to the South African winelands and one of the great wine capitals of the world. Here the cultures of Africa, Europe and the East have met and mingled for over 350 years, shaping a city both ancient and modern, rich in colourful history and culturally diverse. Visit this informative site.

     

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