Business 2020 Conference – part 2

Next up we have Marlon Parker (in pic above) doing his talk on “Important jumps for the future of your Business”.

Marlon speaking about how the way we do business has changed in today’s times. “Are you fishing where everybody else is fishing”? he asks to business people about where they are pitching their business.

Business Toolbox:

1. Personality
2. Executive Summary
3. Elevator Pitch
4. Demo / Set of slides

The above is the pitch Marlon used as a base to sell his business concept, called JamiiX that already has established offices in SA, Malaysia, UK and Finland.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing” – Walt Disney. Thats my kew to start working on my business concept. Till next time.

Business 2020 Conference – Part 1

I am for the first time doing live blogging as things unfold at the Business 2020 Conference, arranged by two dynamic young men, Kyle Jonck and Jason Martin.

The first speaker up is none other than Dave Duarte on twitter @DaveDuarte sharing his knowledge and predictions on Marketing 2020. “I am a web guy before I am a marketing guy” says Dave who went on to share some interesting facts and stats on various social media sites that small businesses have at their disposal.

We on a break and i’m going to enjoy some breakfast and will be back with the next guest speaker…

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Business 2020.

Today Impact Direct Staff attended a Business Breakfast at Granger Bay Restaurant organised by New Trends and Outlooks a business owned by two young men Kyle Jonck and Jason Martin.

The aim of this breakfast is to get business men and women using the power of social media therefore the two guest speakers was no other than Marlon Parker that spoke about “Important Jumps for the future of your business” fish where others are not fishing.

The other speaker was Dave Duarte a Digital Media and marketing educator in Cape Town and his talk was around “Marketing 2020″ He shared so many interesting facts regarding marketing and social media.

“As we go forward, I hope we’re going to continue to use technology to make really big differences in how people live and work.”
Sergey Brin




Jason Martin (19) Had been a drug Addict since my Father past away in the year 2001, for his life was hard as a young lad. His mother could not provide for him, all clothes he wore was broken, life was tough. He only family member finishing his education and establishing a business

Since he accepted Jesus His Life went from better to Better, Strength to Strength Today he’s set free of Drugs named; Tik (Methamphetamine
), Dagga (Marijuana), Tobacco and Alcohol he is now 4years free of it and fall part of a team called the Impact Team. Jason now an ICT Student at College of Cape Town.



Kyle Jonck (20) An Economics student at Unisa.
Grew up in Mitchells Plain, in a dysfunctional home.
This did not keep him behind, he never indulged in any form of drugs
He decided to take on the business world, looking forward to the future in expectation
of accomplishing goals

New trends & outlooks started with two youngsters from Bridgetown Athlone .Kyle Jonck and Jason Martin met at the Impact centre ,they decided to start a business conference ,with the aim of empowering the youth ,business leaders ,entrepreneur and people wanting to start their own business.

Well done Kyle and Jason for a great event

Do they see the "Light"

Im sitting on a bench in a local supermarket(Pick n Pay) watching the people as they are standing in the isles.Many of them are looking at me and Im thinking,what do they see?Do they see the light? The light of Jesus in me.The light I speak about,the light I proclaim I follow.Am I representing Jesus Christ to the world.When you look at me,what do you see? JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

God's "power" revealed on "earth".

Theres a scripture that sais,"The earth is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God",this is exactly what is happening all over the world as people young and old are pushing purity in Christ Jesus.We as a God fearing nation are calling on the Holy spirit to posses our bodies as we want the will of God to be done on this earth.We need you God

"Cradle to the grave"

Is the theme of our progam we as thereconstructed team will use to "impact" the lives of Edendale primary's grade 7 learners.From the moment these kids were born their lives in "manenberg" has been affected by drugs and violence,those who make it out and become successful will still be effected.There will always be a mother,father or friend,in manenberg.So we taking manenberg for JESUS.

The "Hard Livings" HL's

These are members of the "Hard Livings" gang,manenberg.These men or shud I say boys are in are war.It seems they enjoying themselves while Im taking this photo,the truth is,I believe not.I asked them for their consent as all I want to let the world know whats going on in our city.They agreed and I said I wud return to show them this blogpost,but I realised they might not be there.Wars takes lives

Launch of the prevention program.(manenberg)

Today we launched a program at Edendale primary school,"Launch of the prevention program",a program that is going to change the lives of every learner that we going to come in contact with.These kids are deeply effected by the environment they live in.Our theme is going to be,from the cradel to the grave.But I'll exsplain that in my next blog.

Mannenberg (part1)

A war has broken out between the HL's and the Americans two of South Africa's biggest gangs.Im starting to hate the fact more and more that people view this type of lifestyle as a norm in the community I come from.Especially the slum erea's.I just came from a meeting with local government at a primary school in mannenberg,it went about substance prevention on a primary level.

Transformed by a new mind

I no more desire to be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of my mind.That is a bible scripture that I find very filling in this time of my life.As my desire is to do the will of my Father in heaven and of my Lord Jesus Christ.The last couple of months the thought came to me,what can God do with my life if I should surrender my life 100% to Him(JESUS)

A pray for salvation

Theres a scripture in the bible that sais,"if you have faith like a mustard seed,you can say to that mountain move and it will get up and cast itself in the sea." I believe that the whole Atlantis will be saved.I pray for the salvation of my town.Father God,I ask that you forgive us a people for the wrongs we do and that you will cleans us from all evil ways,in Jesus name I ask this.Amen.I believe

A whole new world

Its exactly 06:01 and we on the N2 driving towards somerset west.Our destination "Pringle bay",the rest of thereconstructed team will be casting their nets in the sea catching crayfish.I on the other hand will be scuba diving 2day,can hardly wait to hit the icy waters to begin our journey into an undescovered part of the sea,"ok,its the 1st time im going to scuba in this part of the ocean.

Excited

I can hardly wait for tomorrow to come.If the Lord should open my eyes tomorrow and bless me with life,some of thereconstructed team are going to spend the day at the sea.As the crayfish season is still open,we are going to have a eastcoast rocklobster breakfast.The venue might be a bit unformal for the delicasy,but what can we say,its going to be a good way to start a day.Food fit for kings.

Bringing to light that which is in darkness

As long as evil stays hidden,it breeds and multiplies.Through my blogs,Im hoping to get the attention of intercessors rite across the world,as I serve a God who does answer prayer.So please dont see my blogs as me seeing the negatives of a society.But see what Im trying to show you.If we as a human race dont accept Jesus Christ as our personal saviour,then "hell" is our future.

Life in Kewtown (the End)

I pray for the salvation of every drug user,gangster and drug boss.Monday morning while driving thru the "Blokke" once again,I was forced to turn around by the police barracades in the road because of a gang shooting that has just taken place.A war is brewing and I no what it is to be in a war.Theres always an innocent victim that pays.You might think gang violence does not effect you.Think again!

Life in Kewtown (part2)

As the police men are surrounding this house,the situation looks very serious,yet the neighbors and the people in the vicinity seems that they couldnt care less about what was taken place as if it is the norm.That was the sad part.How could police pointing guns at you because you are a threat to communities be viewed as a way of life.What will happen to the future generation if we stop caring.

Life in Kewtown (Part 1)

Last friday morning a police van rushed pass me while I was driving through Kewtown an erea in the Athlone district(Cape Town). The blokke,a slang for flats,seems to be the devils playground.As Im approaching "blok2" armed policeman with drawn guns are ready to enter a house with force but what messes me up is the fact that the police is being resisted by a 12 year old kid who is part of a gang.The kid that was resisting the police is the youngster in the window

I never shud have made it

For God is gud and his mercy endureth forever.Today I give my life to Jesus Christ,my saviour.Many times I lay and wonder,why the love of is constantly showering over me.I gave up wondering,I just realized,I'll never figure it out.His love is above my understanding.GOD is just a really good Father

Building the BRIDGE.

Impact’s Director, Roger Peterson has gone to the UK to visit our sister church’s in Salisbury, Red Hill, South Hampton and Bromley.

He will be there for 3 weeks going around to churches about what’s happening at the Impact Center and building on an already strong relationship, which started 10 year‘s ago when Apostle Roger went over on a mission trip to the UK.

Because of that trip, we have had many friend’s of the UK coming to SA, to avail themselves to the underprivileged communities in South Africa. We’ve had many positive stories coming from theses trips.

We will keep you posted on Apostle Roger Peterson’s trip to the UK.

100 Days Till Kick Off

Today marks 100 days until the Soccer World Cup starts –Are you excited?

So get your Vuvuzella’s and join in the Count Down to the 2010 World Cup

Honouring The senior’s:

Friday The seniors, were spoilt to a lovely day of pampering and honouring.

Impact Direct and Social Development came together and hosted the HONOURING of the senior’s, honouring off the senior’s is very important to Impact Direct.

The day consisted a heart wrenching talk on Dementia, done by Bobby Judzen of Dementia SA, who’s wife also suffers from a form of Dementia.

The day ended with the pampering of the senior’s feet and hands as well as checking of the blood pressure and weight.

St Luke’s Hospice visit’s Impact Direct:

Today impact Direct was blessed with a visit from a spokesperson from St Luke’s, Eleanor Ruiters who has worked for St Luke’s for 10 years.

She spoke about the myth’s that come with St Luke’s, some people think that when you go to St Luke’s you going there to die.

“You draw strength from the patient’s, who still has that zest for life, who still not giving up on life” Eleanor said.


St Luke’s Hospice provides palliative care
to people who are approaching the end of their lives. A team of skilled professional staff
and volunteers improves the quality of life of these patients through early identification, impeccable assessment and treatment of
pain and the other physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patients and their families. This is given, irrespective of the
patient’s ability to pay for the service."

St Luke's started working in the in patient care field in 1982. At this time the St Luke's Hospice offices were situated at the Vincent Palotti Hospital in Pinelands. Then they were moved to a home in Trill Road Observatory but it became obvious that the premises were too small and with the help of the Lombardi Family Trust in 1985 the present Kenilworth property was acquired.

“I enjoyed the talk, and learnt a lot about St Luke’s, learning that it‘s not always when you going to die that you need to go there. I don’t need to give up on life, but be positive an d live life to the fullest” a senior said.