1. Preparing for 2014 Greig Whitton Founder, Evergrow Brent Combrink Founder, ProMentor

2. Webinar outline Economic expectations Tax changes Legislative amendments Labour developments Marketing opportunities

3. Economic expectations A perfect economic storm?

4. Economic expectations A perfect economic storm? −Conditions will probably improve towards the end of the year. −Don’t wait for macro economic growth to drive demand.

5. Tax changes Taxation laws amendments −Assorted benefits for individuals and companies −Retirement funding changes of particular interest

6. Tax changes Taxation laws amendments −Assorted benefits for individuals and companies −Retirement funding changes of particular interest −Special Economic Zone tax breaks very appealing

7. Tax changes Extension of VAT to international electronic suppliers −Shouldn’t be an issue unless SARS burdens local users with compliance tracking

8. Tax changes National Credit Act amendments −Possible credit history expunction

9. Tax changes National Credit Act amendments −Possible credit history expunction −Prohibition of certain charges as well as proof of letters of demand

10. Legislative amendments Protection of Personal Information Act −Prohibition of unsolicited direct marketing

11. Legislative amendments New B-BBEE Codes −Awesome for black business owners; catastrophic for white owners

12. Legislative amendments New B-BBEE Codes −Awesome for black business owners; catastrophic for white owners −Emphasis on supplier development could benefit many smaller enterprises

13. Legislative amendments Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill −Proposes controversial employment targets

14. Labour developments Amendments to the BCEA, LRA, and EEA −More protection for non-permanent employees

15. Labour developments Amendments to the BCEA, LRA, and EEA −More protection for non-permanent employees −Possibility of minimum wage increases

16. Labour developments Amendments to the BCEA, LRA, and EEA −More protection for non-permanent employees −Possibility of minimum wage increases −Prohibition of “wage discrimination”

17. Labour developments Amendments to the BCEA, LRA, and EEA −More protection for non-permanent employees −Possibility of minimum wage increases −Prohibition of “wage discrimination” −Quicker compliance enforcement and stricter penalties

18. Labour developments Employment Services Bill −Employers may need to notify the Department of Labour about any job vacancies

19. Marketing opportunities The increasing appeal of online marketing −Sustained growth of the local digital retail market

20. Marketing opportunities The evolution of search and social −The days of dabbling are over: develop the skills, buy the skills, or don’t bother

21. Marketing opportunities The untapped potential of email −The contribution from email has jumped dramatically −Email is quicker, easier, and more affordable than just about any other channel −Build awareness, nurture leads, track engagement, and convert −POPI will reward companies that build opt-in audiences

22. Need more help? Evergrow forums Guides Greig: 021 671 8225 Brent: 082 425 2708