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The impact of the Rand's volatility
Chester Trade Finance and Wits University discussed the impact of the Rand's volatility on business
- as broadcast on Summit TV
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The prospects for retail in 2011 and 2012
Summit TV takes a look at prospects for the retail sector through the
end of 2011 and into 2012 with Andy Bryant director at Chester Trade
Finance. South Africa retail sales in June grew 2.2% year-on-year but
second quarter sales were up a mere 0.1% with some observers not very
hopeful about prospects for the sector in the medium term.
- as broadcast on Summit TV
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How can I finance my startup?
Fin24 often receives enquiries from would-be entrepreneurs seeking out financing for small business ventures.
- www.Fin24.com, 25, May 2011
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The Business Of Startups
Andy Bryant, Executive Director of Chester Trade Finance talks to Steve B on Kaya FM Biz on the business of start-ups and the need for specialised financiers to fund inventory.
- KayaFM, 16, May 2011
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Tackling results of a volatile rand
Volatility continues to be a concern for importers, influencing the end cost of the product and the overall market competitiveness of a business, says Andy Bryant, director at Chester Trade Finance.
- Business Day, 15, April 2011
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2011 Outlook
2010 was a generally positive year for retailers, their wholesalers, and those who import goods into the country as national events, favourable interest rates and some economic recovery allowed for wholesalers to succeed better than expected.
- Business Brief, February 2011
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TIME TO TRADE UP
Contrary to popular belief, trade finance is not only for importers and exporters. Any business owner who experiences sizeable lag time between procuring...
- Succeed Magazine, February 2011
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Trade Finance Facilitation Explained.
At various stages of business growth, a company trading in stock or inventory may run into problems securing finance...
- Business Brief Aug/Sep 2010
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Volatile steel commodity markets demand effective inventory management and financing.
Over the past few years, the steel price has had a hair-raising ride...
- Engineering News July 9 – 15, 2010 Vol. 30 No. 26
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Stronger Position for Chester client Local company Cimco SA Pipes says that a trade finance deal with Chester Finance, a privately owned, specialist provider of trade, bridging and equity finance, has put it on a stronger position to bid for new contracts
- Engineering News June 25 – July 1, 2010 Vol. 30 No. 24
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As countries worldwide emerge from the recent recession, credit conditions remain tight and trade finance applicants should ensure their administration and documentation is up to scratch so that their requests for credit are given appropriate consideration.
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Major events present possible financial ruin for companies seeking to make a quick buck
The FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup has presented unprecedented opportunities to increase revenue for businesses and bolster the economy
- Your Business June/ July 2010
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2010 Soccer World Cup mementos may lose up to 90% of their value
“As the World Cup approaches, South African retailers should be aware of the risks of investing in 2010-specific inventories and that some stock may lose up to 90% of their value"
- Business Brief April/ May 2010 Vol. 15 No.2
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 Andy Bryant talks to Darren Kerr of Business 2010 on CNBC Africa about trade finance and the Soccer World Cup in South Africa. They discuss the opportunities as
well as the potential risks and pitfalls.
- CNBC Africa Business 2010 26 March 2010 |
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Andy Bryant chats to Tony Blewitt on Entrepreneurs Network
on CLASSIC FM regarding trade finance and particularly the
highly successful Mzanzi Parks & Maintenance purchase
order financing structure
undertaken recently.
- CLASSIC FM 15 February 2010
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Chester Finance CEO Lewis Freidus discusses trade finance
on Summit Television's Business IQ
- SUMMIT TV 28 January 2010
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Innovative private sector financing of small businesses contributes to social upliftment
Chester Finance facilitated the construction of two public
playgrounds for under-privileged children through the
provision of innovative funding to Mzanzi Parks
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Slow-moving stock lines should be effectively managed, in both up and down cycles
“One of the critical operational issues in most businesses is effective management of stock levels, and particularly the slower moving lines" |
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Innovative trade financing will play a key role in the recovery of SA’s economy
“The global economy is starting to recover, slowly in some areas and more speedily in others such as Asia, consumers will eventually return to spending"
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