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Q: Could I network using the SA Home business Association website?
A: Yes. When you become a member you will have the option to pass your details on to other members. Live chat facilities are in the process of being developed, which will allow for limited, optional interaction between members. The SAHBA plan to hold and arrange regular networking events, seminars and courses in cities across the country in upcoming months.
Q: Why should I become a member?
A: Very simply, the SAHBA provides a platform for like-minded individuals and gives a collective voice to those who run their businesses from home. The SAHBA provides up-to-date news, information, tips and support and encourages its members to learn through the experiences of others.
Q: I'd like to start my own business and work from home. Any ideas on what I could do?
A: The publishing editor of South Africa's premier SME series, the SA Guides was the brain behind the formation of the SAHBA. Registered members already receive a complementary subscription to the SA Guide to Working From Home but will be able to subscribe to the SA Guide to Business Opportunities and Internet Business at a reduced rate. Furthermore, while the SAHBA will keep members informed of newly created or suitable, existing business opportunities, subscribers can access our web-based business opportunity and franchise listing on www.BizAssist.co.za or www.SABizops.co.za . Both websites are updated daily with content any SME in South Africa can relate to.
Q. How will I benefit by becoming a member?
A: Members will benefit from group discounts, giveaways and special offerings tailor made for home-workers. By joining forces, large corporations and service providers have direct access to an otherwise segregated group.
Q: What assistance will be provided for members - be it financial, legal, etc?
A: The SAHBA does not provide financial support to home-based businesses but instead invites investment groups to canvass our subscriber database for possible investment opportunities. Assistance in business planning will also be provided, but will be facilitated by a third party.
Q: As a SAHBA member, what will I receive?
A: When you become a member you will receive a host of benefits. Please click here to view benefits.
Q: Can I book airline tickets and accommodation through the site?
A: The SAHBA is currently negotiating with several low-cost airlines operating in South Africa and will keep members up to date with any progress we make on forging a close-working relationship with them.
Q: Will any business services be listed on the website?
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Absolutely. This list will be expanded upon daily. In the interim, subscribers can visit www.bizassist.co.za for an extensive, comprehensive list of SME service providers.
Q: What is telecommuting?
A: Jack Nilles coined the term ‘telecommuting' in 1973. The web-based encyclopedia, Wikipedia defines telecommuting as “a work arrangement in which employees enjoy limited flexibility in working locations and hours”.
Traditionally, telecommuting meant that an employee was linked to their company's network from home. Today, ‘satellite' home offices are connected through web-based features such as Skype, Voice Over IP, videoconferencing and Virtual Private Networks. |
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