Press Release

Telkom Business extends a hand to SMEs The small and medium size enterprises (SME) sector is widely regarded as being the largest creator of jobs within economies. If South Africa is to reach the goal of creating 5 million new jobs by the year 2020, SMEs need to be a focus point. Telkom is committed to doing its bit to provide for the sector by supplying next generation technology. Furthermore, in support of SMEs, Telkom Business is running a competition with prizes valued at R750,000. At the heart of the competition is the telecos desire to create a lasting partnership with small and medium size organisations. The competition, ideally suited to SMEs who have big, bold dreams for their business in 2013, will see Telkom give away five prizes valued at R150,000 each to five lucky business winners. To win, businesses need to sign up, or upgrade or renew their calling plan (BizTalk) or Internet Package (TBiz) before 15 February 2013. This will give them an automatic entry to win the prize, which is an ICT and Business makeover from a business coach. Winning businesses will be coached on how best to spend the prize. Prize elements are as versatile as they are interesting, and include ICT equipment such as laptops, phones, tablets, etc. ICT tools such as website design software, and even office furniture, are on the list. Thami Magazi, Telkoms Managing Executive responsible for Small & Medium Business Services within the Enterprise Markets division, said: More and more Telkom Business is paying closer attention to the ever-growing SME market. We even have a website specifically designed for this sector in mind: www.smme.telkom.co.za. It showcases a range of compelling telecommunication products and services that are specifically designed to meet business needs. This competition was designed with the objective of reaching out to them and when it came to selecting a prize a makeover from a business coach was the obvious choice. The five winning businesses will be able to propel their business forward in leaps and bounds. To enter, call 10217, visit https://telkom.co.za/businessmakeover or visit your nearest Telkom Direct Store to take up one of these awesome packages. For more information and terms and conditions see: https://secureapp.telkom.co.za/smme/terms-andconditions.do;jsessionid=f15a9aa1b349f52ad8c589e03aa908fab630d8c58547619ad50e333586b748 f6.mQfNo2Pzq2Pvq70KaxCLaxiNa0 Word count: 365 Drafted and distributed on behalf of Telkom by: Beverley Bradley McCann PR +27 11 235 4635 + 72 272 5166