The SA blog awards is a showcase of the very best of South African blogs & I’m honoured that WORKSUCKS - MAKE WORK, WORK is competing in the BUSINESS category. I love sharing with you stuff (insightful articles, rants & raves, opportunities, resources) to power up your working life.

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If you are concerned about your career, job & work this seminar can assist you:

* Make a fundamental decision about the rest of your career
* Discover the career system to build your career
* Explore fulfilment, fame & fortune
* Trouble shoot your career & job hunting challenges
* Fast Track your Job Hunt
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Last month I blogged about the Kia Experience and the opportunity to win a fantastic prize.

And the Winner is…

Casey has been chosen as South Africa’s social media representative for the Kia Experience, joining 12 other global bloggers from 26 -29 June 2010, staying at the new Rosebank Hotel, attending one 2010 FIFA World Cup (TM) match and a day trip test driving the Kia Sportage. Casey also gets the  EA FIFA 2010 PS3 game. Congratulations!

The Journey is only beginning

Join Kia’s Facebook Fan page: www.facebook.com/KiaMotorsSA and you will get the latest on the Kia experience throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup ™

Follow Kia on Twitter: www.twitter.com/KiaMotorsSA or @KiaMotorsSA – you will get Casey’s latest updates and learn about his experience

Adventure. Hot Car. Soccer.  If you are looking for a quick get away from the office in June, listen up! Kia Motors South Africa is running a one-of-a-kind competition that you won’t want to miss.

The Kia Experience Prize

Join 12 other global bloggers from 18-21 June 2010 and win  ALL of the following 

• Attendance at one 2010 FIFA World Cup ™ match  
• Accomodation at the new Rosebank Holiday Inn Hotel    
• A Day trip test driving the All New Kia Sportage
• 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa PS3 EA game 
• Sony Cybershot Camera

If you’ve been stressed out this year, this is a fantastic experience, to recharge your batteries. However it is also great for your career – you will build your personal brand, foster relationships with bloggers from other countries and demonstrate your communication skills.  Definitely, a big plus for your CV.  

How to Enter

Step 1:  Join the Kia South Africa Facebook Fan Page here

Step 2:  Complete The Kia Experience quiz to enter the competition. You will have to complete a short quiz and write a blog post. If you have never blogged before, here is a great incentive to start!

Spot Prizes

In addition to the above, you can also win other spot prizes & giveaways – 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa PS3 EA games and Sony Cybershot cameras.

Big Print 

• The competition runs from Thursday, 20 to Tuesday 25 May. (Snooze, you lose) 
• A panel of judges will select the best entry. (Sorry, I can’t bribe them for you) 
• Terms and conditions included on the Facebook Entry Form (Read it!)
• The winner will be announced on Wednesday, 2 June 2010.

 “Kia Motors The power to surprise”

 Get Started Now

• Enter on Facebook : www.facebook.com/KiaMotorsSA
• Follow Kia on Twitter: www.twitter.com/KiaMotorsSA or @KiaMotorsSA

I’ll announce the winner on this site on 2 June.

If you are not interested in starting or running your own business, give this post a miss.

Since 2008, we have been running a SME network with the City of Johannesburg – Sandton Library. Our next FREE event is about Raising Finance for Your Business - many entrepreneurs struggle to access finance, understand funding and take the necessary actions to succeed.

1       The Entrepreneur, The Business & The Money 

2       Exploring Finance Options

3       Guest Speaker – Financing Your Business

4       Useful Contacts & Resources for the Entrepreneur

5       Market Your Business & Speed Networking

Don’t forget to bring your business challenges, promote your offerings, raise and close deals with other like minded entrepreneurs

DATE, TIME, VENUE

Saturday, 17 July, 10h00-12h00, Sandton