<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>ITINews - Insurance Times and Investments Online Press Office News - Networks</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za</link><description>The complete South African Financial Services News and Information Portal</description><copyright>Copyright (C) 2006</copyright><managingEditor>editor@itinews.co.za</managingEditor><webMaster>webmaster@itinews.co.za</webMaster><language>en</language><generator>ITINews RSS Generator</generator><item><title>Great strides made with exclusions grid (III)</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=22115&amp;itemid=9A744818-610D-4E68-9F11-546785D6CBBC</link><description>"We ideally need to standardize definitions" - Freddie Andalaft, CEO of National Financial Partners (NFP) is pleased to announce the release of Exclusions Grid (III) to Independent Financial Advisors, Product Providers and the Media.  </description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Freddie Andalaft )</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to market your business on a limited budget</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=21907&amp;itemid=5F42B4A4-1026-4400-B948-BEE4CC3DBA21</link><description>The impact of using niche media must not be underestimated - Many small businessmen are unaware of the tools and avenues available to them to market their business. What better way to stimulate innovation among aspirant entrepreneurs in South Africa than to expose them to the thinking of some of our own innovators in the business field.</description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Lani Botha )</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Keep it simple, and profit from doing so!</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=21654&amp;itemid=62964133-6410-490D-A941-20FB7387BA3E</link><description>Can I pay someone less to do the schlep than it costs me in lost sales? - Ongoing changes in regulations governing the financial services industry, and especially the advice process, have brought about a significant additional workload with regards to understanding the clients' needs, sourcing an appropriate solution, implementing the solution and subsequent record keeping; an additional workload that takes time out of what would in the past have been "selling time" or "fun time".</description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Shaun Neuhoff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Masthead vs. Moore</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=22115&amp;itemid=F71C9F4D-405A-49FC-9F58-71217E23E876</link><description>Has this dinosaur overstepped its boundaries? - A letter to the editor</description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Freddie Andalaft )</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NFP board appointment - Jeremy Squire</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=22115&amp;itemid=53D07354-BFDD-4859-B95C-1089AAC0FD70</link><description>In excess of 23 years of experience in the financial services industry - Jeremy Squire has been appointed as a Non Executive Director to the main board of National Financial Partners (Pty) Ltd effective March 2007</description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Bonita Maree )</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget highlights need for financial advice</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=21656&amp;itemid=909EB1B9-11EC-4258-AAEF-F3220A87E505</link><description>Social security reform in SA is unlikely to ensure a financially independent retirement - The 2007 Budget, in which individuals will again benefit from increased money in their pockets, highlights the necessity for sound financial advice. </description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Karen Thomas)</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is South African business in terms of innovation?</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=21907&amp;itemid=99B6B4DD-0B00-40DE-8EBD-A36E17DDC874</link><description>New business development is vital for addressing unemployment in South Africa - What better way to stimulate innovation among aspirant entrepreneurs in South Africa than to expose them to the thinking of some of our own innovators in the business field.</description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Shaun Edmeston )</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NFP partners gather at a quarterly pit stop session</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=22115&amp;itemid=D1264B85-DBD5-409D-93D0-AC4D108B7141</link><description>Like minded individuals and healthy debate - The 3rd Quarterly NFP PIT Stop was recently held at the Sandton Sun Intercontinental with NFP Partners, Affiliates and Supporters in attendance.  </description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Freddie Andalaft )</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NFP breaks new ground for its distribution outlet </title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=22115&amp;itemid=420B72EA-E3E0-4BEB-94F4-88A0B37804D4</link><description>Structured with both the broker and the client in mind - National Financial Partners (NFP) in association with PIT Properties Group (Pty) Ltd, breaks new ground for its distribution outlet NFP Distribution with the launching of a brand new Property Investment Product. </description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Freddie Andalaft )</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Developing a sales strategy will help your business succeed</title><link>http://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=12&amp;companyid=21907&amp;itemid=9AC6835C-97D2-4D22-AF2A-1260D2AD0F2E</link><description>Knowledge of your clients' and potential clients' needs is core - A business' sales strategy can make or break a firm, yet many businesses don't pay much attention to developing a strategy or regularly reviewing their sales plan.</description><author>editor@itinews.co.za (Lani Botha )</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:00:00 AM GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
