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[image: telephone.jpg] 1. On Social Media: "The device is inherently of no value to us.” This was Western Unions response to the telephones invention. Ryan Opaz<http://thebrandactionteam.blogspot.com/2009...> 2. The truth is that we are seeing the fading away of yesterdays’ tools of communication, giving way to a new way of looking....Ryan Opaz<http://thebrandactionteam.blogspot.com/2009...> 3. Go ahead stick your head in the sand, pretend it’s a silly fad and that it is just a “phase”. Ryan Opaz<http://thebrandactionteam.blogspot.com/2009...> 4. Your choice is either to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities it offers, or you can sit there and complain, and let it pass you by. Ryan Opaz<http://thebrandactionteam.blogspot.com/2009...> 5. Today’s consumers have voices. The internet have given them voices, And these voices are not... more... - Johan Horak from email

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We listed this pleasant holiday home Scarborough-accommodation, in South Africa near Cape Town. [image: world_tour_2006.1169348700.scarborough_beach0025.jpg] Scarborough, Cape Town, lies just on the other side of Kommetjie, far from crowds, but close enough to the city lights if you must. This Scarborough accommodation is situated in a conservation village, embedded in the steep mountains of Slangkop and Red Hill, overlooking the waves. If you love nature then this is the ideal holiday accommodation.... save and tranquil. What you find at this Scarborough Accommodation in South Africa - Open plan lounge and kitchen with views on the ocean - Patio for sun sets - Build in - and portable braai - Two rooms one en-suite, one with double bed and the other two single beds - One bunk bed room for kids - Separate bathroom (plus en-suite bathroom) - Lockable garage - Unfortunately no animals or smoking Rates are between R1000 and R1200 per day. Interested people can phone Elmarie at +27 (0) 21... more... - Johan Horak from email

[image: twitter-joke.jpg] Expedia<http://cultivation.posterous.com/beware-...>and other business may be slow to adopt the tweeting language. Not you. And, even if your business clients are not yet using social media<http://cultivation.posterous.com/my-gues...>find away to create an online spoor<http://cultivation.posterous.com/guest-h...>for the day they want to find you. Johan Horak Online Marketing Tips Newsletter Using Social Media Like Twitter.<http://www.feedblitz.com/f...><http://www.facebook.com/pages...> Holiday Home Management Tips Newsletter<http://www.feedblitz.com/f...> Tel: (+27) 086 026 3333 Cell: (+27) 082 870 2004 14 Harbour Heights Simon's Town South Africa 7995 Chat Google Talk: johanhorak Skype: lumeza [image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/johanhorak> - Johan Horak from email

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Here are ten helpful self catering tips: [image: tips.jpg] 1. Rental Rate: Know your market: Know the target market, research the price of comparable properties and alternative accommodation in the area 2. Advertise: Advertise the holiday property somewhere it will definitely be seen. 3. Provide a prompt, professional service: Respond to all queries from holidaymakers within 24 hours, or the booking may go elsewhere. 4. Set the holiday scene: Great photos and descriptions really help set the holiday scene. Take time writing your copy, and remember, a great photo is worth a thousand words! 5. Be flexible with dates: Stick to week-long minimum stays in peak periods if you wish, but be flexible at other times to attract those taking short breaks and buying cheap flight deals. 6. Rental contract: Make sure you draw up a contract with your guests to ensure that both parties know what to expect. 7. Provide comments from past guests. (Testimonial) 8. Furnishing for rentals: Keep furnishings... more... - Johan Horak from email

I just came across this story and though this Holiday Home Maintenance Check list can help our clients with holiday homes in Simon's Town and the rest of False Bay. [image: checklist1.jpg] For most of us our homes (and holiday homes) are our most valuable asset. Now that fall is upon us and it is the perfect time to do a thorough inspection of your holiday home. Detecting and correcting problems before they become emergencies can save time and money. Making your home more energy efficient can help reduce high-energy bills, improve comfort and help protect the environment. Use the following list when you inspect the interior of your holiday house. 1. Attic: Look for evidence of roof leaks, also openings that permit entry of bats, rodents or other pests; inspecting insulation, rafters, ventilation openings, chimney and side walls. 2. Windows: Check for difficulty of operation, cracked or broken panes, faulty or hard-to-operate locks and worn weather stripping. 3. Bathroom: Note dripping... more... - Johan Horak from email

Local Eye Holiday Home Management And Maintenance (Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Noord Hoek, St James, Kalk Bay, False Bay) [image: decorator.jpg] - Let's work together and put your home to work while you take a break.....or - Why not make some money with your holiday home - Why waste your holiday time maintaining your holiday home Local Eye is for holiday home owners looking for a one stop solution for renting out their holiday home for short term rentals. - Do you live away from your property? - Are you travelling overseas, - Going on holiday? - Need to get your home fixed, maintained, painted - Marketing of your property - A website for your holiday home - Learn how to use social media to promote your holiday home LocalEye.co.za provide full boutique management services for your home or holiday house. We even meeting and greet the guests, sort out the linen and assist guest with travel arrangements, bookings and tours. Stop the hassle with your holiday home. We do Holiday Home... more... - Johan Horak from email

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That would imply that every employee should be on Twitter - Jesse Stay

All employees will tweet... somehow...This will happen, even if it takes time. These larger corporates can run but they cannot hide - Johan Horak

While watching this video on persosnal branding by Gary Vaynerchuk (Wine Library <http://cultivation.posterous.com/test-43...>* I was reminded of what MLK had to say: * [image: mlk.jpg] - Johan Horak from email

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We all do a lot to promote great blogger, and share their ideas or share a service. It's the right thing to do; to recommend great people, the people that we learn from, and the great tools they create. But how we decide to do this recommendation can be seen as selfish! Why? [image: Selfish.jpg] Let's say I want to tell you that I am using socialoomph. I write a blog post or share the idea on my face book fan page on marketing your guest house or wine famr with social media<http://www.facebook.com/pages...>. (My FB fan page<http://www.facebook.com/pages...>is set-up so that it publish to my johanhorak twitter <http://twitter.com/johanhorak> account). When I write I my fan page entry, the bit that will be send to twitter does not include the URL: http://www.socialoomph.com. After my FB Page entry was and the tweet posted to my... more... - Johan Horak from email

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Blogger John Buscall <http://www.jontusmedia.com/> shares a nice article on how to (not) approach a social media marketing campaign<http://www.jontusmedia.com/how-to-...>. Below is a summary: [image: alive.gif] 1. *Doing it for the Wrong Reason.* John explains that if you want to jump on the bandwagon then rather leave it. It must become ingrained or second nature. With out defining "your end goals" you will run out of gas. 2. *Doing it on the Cheap.* Although social media tools are free to use...the process to establish it is not cheap. To see results will take time. Lot's of time...and time is not free. 3. *Doing it Without an Audience. *John reminds *us *that your audience must be online. If you focus on people who still only use email then you may have a problem. 4. *Doing it Without Sufficient Planning.* John explains, again, that you need to know where your audience congregate. I would like to add that you need to plan where you want to... more... - Johan Horak from email

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The attacks on Prof. Jansen is a symptom of the divide between the many who do what is popular and the few who do what is right. This email is all about Prof. Jansen, *13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State*. He did what he did<http://news.google.co.za/news...>because he asked, Is It Right? Initially most leaders supported Prof. Jansen, but when they noticed it was not popular they turned on him. I felt like stuffing the following quotation in few *popular* faces. * * - Johan Horak from email

I tried to find the video on youtube. Have you seen it posted anywhere? Like to see for myself before forming an opinion - Paul J