Event Calendar for Upcoming Trade Shows in Zimbabwe 2012

Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF 2012)

Date: 24 April 2012 to 28 April 2012

Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF 2011) is a multi-sector, multi-national trade exhibition. Participate in the growing markets of Africa by exhibiting at this fair which is central to Sub-Saharan Africa . Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

African Tour & Travel Expo (A’Sambeni 2012)

Date: 24 April 2012 to 28 April 2012

African Tour & Travel Expo (A’Sambeni 2012) is a tourism showcase (which runs concurrent with the main showcase, ZITF 2012) for sub-Saharan Africa: it is a country-neutral exhibition, not tied to any specific national tourist association. A'Sambeni 2011 is a full-scale, regional, info-rich tourism exhibition held in Zimbabwe which accommodates large and small operators and includes specialised suppliers to the tourism industry. The emphasis is on Adventure, Cultural and Eco-tourism. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Pakprint
Date: 24 April 2012 to 28 April 2012

Pakprint (which also runs concurrent with the main showcase, ZITF 2012) attracts exhibitors from the printing and packaging sectors and associated industries. The exhibition is meant for corporate buyers of printing and packaging equipment and accessories for enhancement of quality and visual presentation of their products and services. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Scholastica
Date: 24 April 2012 to 28 April 2012

Scholastica (which also runs concurrent with the main showcase, ZITF 2012)  is Zimbabwe's only international education and training expo with products and services covering every aspect of the sector.. Exhibitors can display and demonstrate the latest technologies and developments in their speciliased areas. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Ultim8 Home (Premium Home Improvement Expo)  

Date: 24 April 2012 to 28 April 2012

The expo will be held concurrently with ZITF 2012 and it features mini-show rooms of kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, lounges and dining rooms of providers of products, services and accessories in the following areas; mini show rooms, building accessories, DIY- indoor repair accessories, tools, architecture, design, and interior décor, finance & insurance, energy efficiency, home textiles and wood products. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Good Heath, Good Living

Date: 24 April 2012 to 28 April 2012

The exhibition will be held concurrently with ZITF 2012. This is a health, fitness and lifestyle expo that showcases the latest techniques, trends and tips for healthy living as well as expert advice on how to improve your lifestyle. The objective of the exhibition is to provide a platform for individuals, companies and specialists in health, fitness and lifestyle-related fields to showcase and sell their products, services and accessories to the general public. Highlights of the expo include interactive and informative presentations, seminars and performances by industry experts. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Mine Entra

Date: 25 July 2012 to 27 July 2012

Mine Entra is a specialised international exhibition which caters for the mutually compatible sectors of mining, engineering and transport and their associated industries. Mid-year timing is for maximum convenience and corresponds to the industry's main buying and tendering period. The event is only open to traders and business visitors. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe International Book Fair

Date: 30 July 2012 to 04 August 2012

The Zimbabwe International Book Fair held at Harare Gardens is sub-Saharan Africa's leading showcase for the literary arts. The event presents a programme of talks and up to 100 participating publishers display a selection of Africa's latest titles. Find out more on this from the organiser, Harare Gardens, Julius Nyerere Way, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263 (0) 4 702104

Venue: Harare Gardens, Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare Agricultural Show 2011

Date: 27 August 2012 to 01 September  2012

Harare Agricultural Show is an annual international exhibition which caters mainly for the agricultural sectors (i.e. agriculture, livestock & horticulture), commerce and industry. The mid-year timing is for maximum convenience to farmers and corresponds to the industry's main buying and tendering period. The event is only open to traders and business visitors. Find out more on this from the organiser, Exhibition Park Harare, Zimbabwe, P.O. Box 442, Harare, Zimbabwe Phone: +263 (0)4 780963 Fax: +263 (0)4 780967.

Venue: Exhibition Park Harare, Zimbabwe

Sanganai-Hlanganani Travel Expo 2012 (World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair)

Date: 08 October 2012 to 12 October 2012

This is an annual Tourism Trade Fair which showcases the widest variety of Africa’s best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world.  Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), PO Box CY286, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe, Phone: Tel:+263 (0)4 780651, Fax: +263 (4) 758 828, Email: info@ztazim.co.zw

Venue: Exhibition Park Harare, Zimbabwe

Intershop

Date: To be advised soon (normally done end of November)

Intershop is an end of year showcase for all consumer products. Immediate sales can be made to a large pool of ready-to-buy public for the local and foreign market. Very ideal for product launches, cottage industries and established marketers in every type of consumer product from novelties to food. Local and foreign exhibitors can participate in this trade show, before the Christmas rush strikes. Find out more on this from the organiser, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company, Hillside Road, Famona, Zimbabwe, Tel: +263-9-884911, +263-9-884912-5, Fax: +263-9-884921 or email zitf@zitf.co.zw, zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or visit website http://www.zitf.co.zw/.

Venue: Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Start a business while still on employment

Anyone can start a business. What's tough is starting a successful business. That's why, if you hate your current job, the best way to start a business is to keep your full-time job, maybe for years. Staying employed is, except in rare cases, the best way to dip a toe in the entrepreneurial waters.

Sure, that approach requires a tremendous amount of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. But those are the same qualities you'll need to succeed as an entrepreneur, whether you quit your job or not. Almost every successful business was built by an owner who worked incredibly, almost impossibly, hard.

Here's how to start a business while keeping your full-time job:

1. Go lean. Most businesses spend money before they make money, and some go years before revenue exceeds expenses. No matter how much money you have in personal savings, it probably won't be enough. Cut family expenses to the bone. Eliminate all personal spending that is not absolutely necessary. Start-ups often fail due to a lack of money. Besides, a lack of funds can drive you to make poor decisions for the long term. Cash creates options and freedom, especially the freedom to make the best decisions.

2. Be a superstar at work. You must continue to perform well at your job; lose it, lose everything. Yet you also need to spend time on your new business. The solution? Work incredibly hard at your job. Get as much done as you can within normal work hours. Eat at your desk. Be the outstanding employee who never has to stay late because she gets everything done during regular work hours. Time is your most precious commodity. Don't waste a second.

3. Create a challenging work schedule. When you leave work, your workday is just starting because then it's startup time. Decide how many hours you think you can spend. Then add more. Then commit to that schedule. Don't just plan to work a certain number of hours; schedule those hours. When your schedule calls for you to work on your business from 7 pm to 11 pm during the week and from 7 am to 4 pm on weekends, do it. Work your business schedule like it's your job.

4. Never whine about your challenging work schedule. This may be the second-hardest step. Say you start a consulting business: Land a number of clients, and every night and evening will be tied up. (Of course, that's a good thing.) Meeting with clients may be difficult if they're in other time zones, so you might have to find creative ways to deliver your service. Rarely will you get to choose your work hours. Customers will choose your work hours for you. That's just how it goes. If you don't accept that fact, you won't be successful or might be tempted to quit your job long before you should.

5. Don't spend profits. Reinvest your profits. Use earnings to set up the business infrastructure you need. Buy equipment and supplies. Advertise. Grow your business. Every dollar you spend should further establish your business. Cash creates options.

6. Wait longer than you want to quit your full-time job. Deciding when to quit your job and go into business full-time is the hardest decision you will make, especially when you're tired, you're stressed, you're sick of your full-time job, and you want your real life back. Stay the course. Quit too soon and you'll regret it. Stay logical and focus on numbers rather than emotions. Don't listen to your feelings, especially late at night. Listen to your business. Your business will tell you when it's time to quit.

Source:  Jeff Haden CBN News  http://www.cbsnews.com/