Money and Technology for your business Delegates will have successful business tips on finance, IT, sales, marketing, business plans,etc at Business Sense 2012 Greetings! The 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012) is Ghana's largest meeting of small and medium scale businesses; don't miss out on over 2 days of business education, practical tips and case studies from local and international speakers on May 31-June 2 in Accra. We are aware some of the main headaches facing Ghana's SMEs include finance and how to use modern technology like the internet to increase profits, save costs and improve efficiency. Therefore we have lined up a panel of over 12 world renowned experts in microfinance, SME loans, trade finance, website building, e-marketing, etc to impart their knowledge for your benefit. What's more, there will be freebies like a free CD on how to write a business plan, free branded business cards, etc when you register as a delegate. And with a lower delegate fee this year, you cannot afford to miss Business Sense 2012! For more information visit the website or email paul@omlafrica.com or call 0206367515 Looking forward to welcoming you to Business Sense 2012 in May. Click Here to Register Now

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Call for papers-2nd Ghana SME Event (Business Sense 2012)

Call for Papers-2nd Ghana SME Event (Business Sense 2012) Announcing the 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012) Date: 31st May-2 June 2012 Venue: Accra About the Conference Occupational Management Limited Africa (OML Africa) will be hosting the 2nd Ghana SME Expo (dubbed Business Sense 2012), scheduled to take place in Accra from 31st May-2nd June 2012. The 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012), is designed to create a unique platform that will assist SMEs and entrepreneurs in a wide spectrum of industry to grow their businesses, learn from successful business people, take advantage of new opportunities in the oil and gas industry whiles applying modern technology and having access to vital finance, etc. This important event will consist of a 2 day conference and 3 day exhibition focused on SMEs and service providers of this large but neglected SME sector. Over 100 delegates including CEOs, Managing Directors, Managing Partners, General Managers, entrepreneurs, business development managers, business owners attending the conference will be addressed by top business speakers and experts and you could be one of the speakers. Join the 2012 Speaking Faculty OML Africa is accepting proposals for the Business Sense 2012 Conference. For consideration, please email Paul Asinor at paul@omlafrica.com with the following information:  Proposed speaker name, title and company  Contact information including phone and e-mail  Proposed title of presentation  Brief overview of the presentation (1 brief paragraph plus 3-4 bullets that illustrate the session take-aways) Topics may include, but are not limited to: • Planning a business and writing a business plan • Raising finance for SMEs • SME Opportunities in Oil and Gas • Franchising, or buying an existing business • The latest in business technology and IT • The China/Dubai Option: Threat or Opportunity? • Expanding your business • Bookkeeping, taxation and accountancy (including tax and VAT) • Intellectual property, patenting and protecting innovations • Maximizing the Internet for business • Marketing your business • Importing and exporting • Training, recruitment and retention • Motivation, and how to motivate those around you • Branding, advertising & PR • Business Law Proposals must be submitted by Friday, February 10, 2012. Best Regards, Paul Asinor Event Director Business Sense 2012 paul@omlafrica.com For more information on Business Sense 2012 visit the event website here Tel: 0206367515 Post: BOX GP 21869, Accra

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Accra Gears Up for Motor Show

Accra,the capital city of one of the world's fastest growing economies this year, prepares to host a high quality motor event from 21-22nd October 2011 at the Aviation Social Centre. Under the theme, "Driving Ghana's Automotive Industry Forward", the Accra International Motor Fair will bring together: Automobile Dealers Accessories Manufactures ( Tyres, Batteries, Car Parts, Car Alarms, Hands-Free Equipment, etc) Brand Representatives Lubricant Manufacturers and Dealers Motor Finance Companies(Banks, Leasing companies, etc) Motor Insurance Companies Dealers in Allied Services and Products( Car Hire & Rentals, Bus Services, etc) Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies operating in the automotive sector The Accra International Motor Fair will present an affluent audience from leading businesses, organisations and individuals who simply do not have the time to conduct extensive research when making a new vehicle purchase, who have no time to visit a car show room and who simply do not know what is really available when it comes to buying a car, car parts and accessories, car insurance, car finance etc. in Ghana. The Accra International Motor Fair was therefore created to offer the solution to this issues as well as provide a platform for leading brands to show off what they have, explain what is available and how visitors can buy it in a relaxed and fun way. For our exhibitors, the world's leading automotive manufacturers and our carefully selected business partners, the Accra International Motor Fair ensures they can effectively target this otherwise extremely difficult and almost impossible to reach segment of the market.The Accra International Motor Fair presents a fantastic opportunity to meet potential buyers, build a database of future customers, generate more face-to-face sales leads which is far better than just placing an advert in a newspaper! The Accra International Motor Fair is now going to be a fixture on the world automotive exhibition calendar.It is estimated that a combined audience of over 3,000 visitors will enjoy the event this year - we look forward to seeing you at the show. For exhibition space registration and sponsorship information, email:paul@omlafrica.com Call: 0206367515 For more information visit event website Event Organisers

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International Motor Show Hits Accra

Date: 21-22nd October 20ll Venue: Aviation Social Centre, Accra As an emerging market,the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantities, a growing middle class and a stable political history, Ghana represents a fertile market in the automotive sector. The need for a world class motor convention such as the Accra International Motor Fair will serve as a stimulant for the growth, development and sustainability of this lucrative but often neglected automotive business market. Objectives • To provide a unique platform for major players, consumers and other stakeholders in the automotive and its supporting industries in Ghana and beyond to meet a highly targeted audience all under one roof • To enable an outstanding opportunity for participants to showcase, launch or re-launch their latest products/services • To promote the entry, penetration, consolidation and growth of participants in one the world’s most fastest growing economies • To provide an unrivalled environment for businesses in Ghana’s automotive industry to network, build sales leads, generate highly rewarding marketing activities and interact with key decision makers from the public and private sectors • Highlight Ghana’s vast investment opportunities that abounds in an ever-growing middle income sector which constitutes a captive market for Ghana’s automotive sector • Provide a solid feedback and assessment opportunity for participants from existing and potential consumers

Targeted Participants

• Automobile Dealers (New and Used) • Accessories Manufactures ( Tyres, Batteries, Car Parts, Car Alarms, Hands-Free Equipment, etc) • Brand Representatives • Lubricant Manufacturers and Dealers • Motor Finance Companies(Banks, Leasing companies, etc) • Motor Insurance Companies • Dealers in Allied Services and Products( Car Hire & Rentals, Bus Services, etc) • Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies operating in the automotive sector

Registration

Various sponsorship, marketing opportunities and exhibitor packages exist so please email: paul@hr-oml.co.uk or call 0206367515 or visit website:http://www.accramotorfair.com

Automotive Repair | Oil Leaks, Blow-Buy, Oil Consumption

Automotive Repair | Oil Leaks, Blow-Buy, Oil Consumption

Top South African Expert to Keynote Accra HR Summit

Accra-Senior Human Resource professionals from across Africa will meet in Accra on 24-25^th June for the second annual Brighter Futures conference organised by Occupational Management Limited. This year’s main keynote speaker is Dr Cookie Govender who is lecturer at the Industrial Psychology and People Management Department at the Faculty of Management at University of Johannesburg.

Dr Govender’s key note address will focus on "Towards a Performance Management Model for Higher Education Employees". 

She says “The question of what performance management means to employee and employer has not been answered yet, nor is there agreement on the criteria, purpose, direction, return on investment (ROI) or performance improvement.  Research conducted at a an African city university during 2009 to 2011 reveals that at an institutional level, performance management means that employees have to be competent 

and more than meet their job requirements if they think they deserve year-end bonus payouts.”

Delegates will also be addressed by other HR gurus including seasoned Ghanaian HR expert and award winner, Edward Kwapong, who will deliver a topic on “HR Leadership Pipeline”, drawing on his rich experience working with reputable companies in Ghana like Volta River Authority, Ashanti Goldfields and Ghana Commercial Bank. Mr Kwapong is also the recipient of the coveted 2011 HR Leadership Award under the auspices of the Global HR Excellence Awards. Other speakers include Diana Antwiwaa Amoako (West Africa Gas Pipeline); Kojo Amissah (Lead Executive, CITAM); Fatai Aderogba (Key note speaker and Founder of Al-Ibadan College of Education); Emeka Anazia (Head, Learning and Development, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Nigeria) and many reputable African HR leaders.

Miss Anita Wiafe, on behalf of the organizers, said “The first day of Brighter Futures 2011 conference will culminate in delegates taking a free Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) provided by kind courtesy of Thomas International, a South African-based global leader in assessment tools. This analysis provides an accurate insight into how people behave at work, giving a greater level of certainty when recruiting, identifying where to maximize learning and development budgets, and understanding where to boost morale to avoid staff turnover. It also helps to spend less time managing underperformers and focus more time on those who truly drives the business forward.”

HR Business Partners, Heads of HR/Administration, HR Directors, CEOs and Managing Directors from Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, South Africa, United States, Dubai, India, etc have registered to attend this important summit. Representatives from Databank Group, Poly Group, Energy Bank, Ghana Grid Company, iBurst Africa, Golden Star Resources, Stronix Consults, Reliance Impressions, Africa Online, UBI Petroleum and other top organisations are expected to attend.

There will also be a Recruitment and HR Exhibition running alongside the conference which is expected to attract thousands of job seekers, graduates, students, mid career executives where recruitment agencies, HR software providers, training institutions and universities will showcase their products and services to a high quality audience.

Miss Wiafe added, “The Brighter Futures Exhibition is a unique platform where jobs will be many jobs across all professions and industry will be displayed on a giant job board called”The Wall of Opportunity” and within the exhibition stands. This is to improve the accessibility of jobs to the masses and provide an additional medium to know about available jobs in the country and beyond. Visitors to the exhibition who need jobs could also register with exhibiting recruitment agencies, whiles attending CV workshops and acquiring tips on job interviews.”

Exhibitors include CIMA, The Capital Group, Sikkim Manipal University, CEIBS, Bsystems, Nyansa Africa, Forewin Ghana Limited, Leaders Vision (HR consultancy from Togo), Topgy Ghana Limited and many other organisations.

Brighter Futures 2011, organised by OMLAfrica, takes place on 24-25^th June at the KAMA Conference Centre and is supported by Thomas International, Golden Stool PR, Kasante ID Systems and Economy Times.

For more information call 0206367515 or email: paul@hr-oml.co.uk or visit the event website http://www.brighterfutures4africa.com

Improving African HR through technology

Improving African HR through technology