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Change of Business
Feb 28th
Dear Client:
We are pleased to announce our forthcoming merger with NJC, scheduled to become official on March 1st, 2011. On that date we will conduct our services within the IT division of NJC.
Our firm began its professional practice in 2004. Growth over the past 6 years has been predominantly internal, driven by referrals of our client base and those of other professionals. The growth and development of our staff has evolved in a similar manner.
We decided to seek a merger with another firm because we believe that a larger organization will allow us to provide a wider array of services and more depth. Finding and retaining excellent people is a constant challenge and a larger organization will also mean our associates will benefit from broader career opportunities.
NJC shares the same values we do. We conducted an extensive search within our region looking for an opportunity like this. NJC exceeded our hopes for a firm we can combine with and continue the tradition we have for excellent service, depth of expertise, and an environment our clients and associates want to be a part of.
As a consequence of this merger, we will in future be able to provide you with new services and areas of expertise, and look forward to discussing these in more depth with you. As all our existing staff are being retained, you will have continuity of working with the same people in our firm you have in the past, our fee structure will not change and the services we have provided you in the past will continue to be offered by the combined firm.
As from 1st March we will be relocating to the NJC headquarters at 12 Alexander Rd, Kloof. While we anticipate a smooth transition, we ask for your understanding if there is any inconvenience during this period. Our existing phone numbers will be forwarded for a period of time until we have consolidated with NJC. Not Just Computers website is www.notjust.co.za
Contact information for us will remain the same except our e-mail addresses which will change. The convention for those addresses is [first name].[last name]@notjust.co.za. The new office contact number will be 0861 772 652, fax: 0866 889 610. We will be available on our cell phones as well during this transitional time: Etienne 082 495 7134 and Nelson 083 650 5533.
If you have any questions about this exciting news and what it will mean for you, please contact us at any time.
We are grateful to you not only for giving us the opportunity to provide you with services and products but for your loyalty and friendship, which have enriched our relationship. We are confident that our new affiliation will serve us all better, and look forward to introducing our new partners and associates to you.
Etienne, Ricardo and Nelson
of Halo Communications CC
Pastel Payroll 2011 Specials
Jan 14th
To get your sales off to a good start in 2011, it is with great excitement that we introduce the following Pastel Partner Payroll and HR bundle sales specials to you! These specials offer great value for money!
Contact us on sales@halocom.co.za or 0861105936 to order.
[ Bundle 1: R 2499.00 ] [SAVE R899.00 ]
Includes:
• 10 Employee Pastel Partner Payroll Package
• 10 Employee Pastel Partner HR System
[ Bundle 2: R 5999.00 ] [SAVE R 1799.00 ]
Includes:
• 25 Employee Pastel Partner Payroll Package
• 25 Employee Pastel Partner HR System
[ Bundle 3: R 9999.00 ] [SAVE R 2999.00 ]
Includes:
• 50 Employee Pastel Partner Payroll Package
• 50 Employee Paste Partner HR System
*All Packages include Software as well as the 1st Years Annual Licence Fee. Please Note: These offers are only valid until 31 January 2011
Hard Drive Data Recovery
Dec 20th
When the worst happens and you have lost data, please contact us for a data recovery quotation! We work on a no-recovery no charge, free quotation basis.
So there is no risk having us try recover your data. We have experience in recovering data off Apple Mac’s, Microsoft Windows 95 to Windows 7 desktop and notebooks; including Linux and Microsoft Windows Servers.
To get a quotation for your data recovery pop by our offices at 111 Umhlanga Rocks Drive to book your hard drive in. Print and complete this form when submitting your hard drive.
Free Pastel Fixed Assets
May 25th
Pastel Fixed Assets
“According to the reporting requirements of the Close Corporation and Companies Act, every business must keep accounting records which are necessary to fairly present the state of the affairs of the business.
This includes recording the acquisition and the cost of fixed assets, the depreciation, date of revaluation, the revelation at the time of the disposal of the fixed asset and the consideration received.”
As you use assets, they depreciate or become obsolete. You can legally expense depreciation in your accounts for tax purposes, and Pastel’s Fixed Assets module automates this process for you. Provide the initial information and the system will take over and manage your assets for you.
Take advantage of a free one year trial period* of Pastel’s Fixed Assets software. It’s our way of helping you exercise good business practice.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Offer limited to customers purchasing new Pastel Xpress or Partner packages between 20th April 2010 and 31st May 2010.
“According to the reporting requirements of the Close Corporation and Companies Act, every business must keep accounting records which are necessary to fairly present the state of the affairs of the business.
This includes recording the acquisition and the cost of fixed assets, the depreciation, date of revaluation, the revelation at the time of the disposal of the fixed asset and the consideration received.”
As you use assets, they depreciate or become obsolete. You can legally expense depreciation in your accounts for tax purposes, and Pastel’s Fixed Assets module automates this process for you. Provide the initial information and the system will take over and manage your assets for you.
Take advantage of a free one year trial period* of Pastel’s Fixed Assets software. It’s our way of helping you exercise good business practice.
* Terms and Conditions apply.
Offer limited to customers purchasing new Pastel Xpress or Partner packages between 20th April 2010 and 31st“According to the reporting requirements of the Close Corporation and Companies Act, every business must keep accounting records which are necessary to fairly present the state of the affairs of the business.
This includes recording the acquisition and the cost of fixed assets, the depreciation, date of revaluation, the revelation at the time of the disposal of the fixed asset and the consideration received.”
As you use assets, they depreciate or become obsolete. You can legally expense depreciation in your accounts for tax purposes, and Pastel’s Fixed Assets module automates this process for you. Provide the initial information and the system will take over and manage your assets for you.
Take advantage of a free one year trial period* of Pastel’s Fixed Assets software. It’s our way of helping you exercise good business practice.
* Terms and Conditions apply.
Offer limited to customers purchasing new Pastel Xpress or Partner packages between 20th April 2010 and 31st May 2010.
May 2010.
Social Media Bootcamp – 8 June 2010
May 22nd
Halo Communications are proud to present the latest presentation from Mike Saunders Consulting. Mike Saunders is an experienced Social Media Coach and Internet Strategist who will presenting “Social Media Bootcamp” a half day presentation on social media marketing strategy.
The course will cover:
1. An overview of Web 2.0
2. Marketing strategy with social media ( Facebook, twitter, blogs, linkedin etc)
3. Advertising online
4. Measuring online statistics
5. Dealing with social media overload and boxing clever
Date: 8th June 2010
Time: 8:30am – 12:00 noon
Cost: R500, 00 per person
Address: Halo Communicatons – 111 Umhlanga Rocks Drive (Corner of Kingston and Umhlanga Rocks Drive)
To book please visit Mike’s website here.
Halo Communications Free IT Support Day 2010
Mar 2nd
We are offering free IT support on the 22nd March 2010 at our Head Office in Durban. You can donate anything you wish to the Walk in the Light Foundation if you feel compelled!
Invite your friends and family, co-workers, who ever has a notebook/PC that needs some TLC!
Please RSVP or invite others via our facebook page here.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
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7:45am – 4:45pm
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111 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North, 4051
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Great Value Notebooks
Jul 8th
Being of the fairer sex I’m always looking for a good bargain… I have stumbled upon 2 great value notebooks that can be used both for your business and personal needs. MSI is rated as one of the top ten notebook brands internationally and is highly regarded amongst connoisseurs while HP is a tried and trusted business brand that radiates professionalism and stability. The choice is yours…
MSI Value Series V603
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz,
3GB DDR2 667Mhz (2GB+1GB),
DVD Super Multi Writer,
1.3 M Pixel Webcam
320GB SATA HDD,
15.4″ TFT AVC WXGA Wide Screen,
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Modem,
Multi Card Reader, Wireless 802.11a/b/g LAN
HD Audio, 2 speakers(1.5W),
Li-Ion 6 Cells Battery,
USB x4,D-Sub,
Window Vista Business, Full Keyboard with Numpad
2 year Warranty
Price : R6599 ex VAT or R7522.86 incluing VAT
HP ProBook 4510s
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.10 GHz,
2GB DDRII 800MHz 1 DIMM,
320GB 5400rpm SATA,
LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer,
15.6″ diagonal HD (1366 X 768),
Integrated Numeric Keypad, Intel 802.11 a/b/g/n,
Webcam, Bluetooth, 56K,
DIB Carry Case,
Windows Vista Business,
Office Ready 60-Day Trial, 1 Year Warranty
Price : R7590 ex VAT or R 8562.60 Including VAT
HP Care Pack – 3 Years Next Business Day On Site Warranty – R1200 ex VAT or R1368 Including VAT
Offer valid while stocks last. E&OE. Standard terms and conditions apply.
Optional Extra’s:
Kaspersky Internet Security – R295 excluding VAT
Microsoft Office SMall Business Edition 2007 (DSP) – R2398.90 excluding VAT
Logitech V150 notebook mouse – R298.80 excluding VAT
Seagate 250GB Free Agent Go (2.5″) External Hard Drive – R802.80 excluding VAT
For more info please contact Tami on 0861 105 936 or sales@halocom.co.za
Connect users in remote branches to Pastel
May 30th
SonicWALL PRO and TZ
As your company grows and your requirement to access business systems away from the office increases your network needs to change and become more secure for remote access.
We supply a wide range of VPN (virtual private network) services connecting branch offices & remote access (road warrior) users securely to their office networks. Softline Pastel is a key business system and we have gained much experience connecting Pastel Partner and Pastel Evolution clients to their servers over the internet using VPN technologies.
SonicWALL firewalls are key component to securing a Pastel network both at the branch level and head office level by:
- allowing remote users to connect to the head office Pastel servers & network
- controlling the usage of internet access to staff
- keeping virus (malware) activity at bay by scanning all internet activity(email & spyware) before it reaches the internal network
Wish to have a free consultation with our solutions architect or sales person? Contact sales@halocom.co.za for more information.
Pastel Partner Remote Branch Access
