Frequently Asked Questions
- I received a letter from South Africa Business Network. Does this mean that I am a member?
- How is an individual selected for candidacy?
- Who nominated me?
- How do I become a member?
- I don’t feel comfortable mailing in my application. Do you have an online application?
- How long should I wait to be interviewed?
- How much does it cost to be included?
- If I become a member, will you sell my name or contact information to others?
- I don’t feel I am qualified to be listed. Why did I receive this mailing?
- What other membership levels are available?
- What are the different types of membership programs?
- I need my application code, but I lost my application card. How do I access the online membership application?
- I declined membership. Why do I continue to receive invitation from South Africa Business Network?
- My invitation has expired. Can I still become a member of South Africa Business Network?
- What do I get with a complimentary listing in the online Business Almanac?
- Who can view my complimentary listing?
- Can I edit my complimentary listing?
- I have additional questions. How do I contact your office for further information?
- I received a letter from South Africa Business Network. Does this mean that I am a member?
- No. Receiving a letter simply means that the South Africa Business Network Marketing and Research Department has identified you as a candidate for the World Business Almanac. You are invited to complete a phone interview with one of the South Africa Business Network Account Directors, who will determine if you are qualified for membership.
- How is an individual selected for candidacy?
- The South Africa Business Network Marketing and Research Department looks for accomplished individuals who would benefit most from our networking resources. These are people who we feel are on a path to future success either because of their past accomplishments, status in their field or their credentials. We use a variety of resources to identify South Africa Business Network candidates. Individuals who are affiliated with professional associations and societies, attend core events within their field or subscribe to certain periodicals are ideal candidates, as they have sought enrichment within their career fields and participate in activities that extend beyond the workplace. These are the executives, professionals and entrepreneurs who we actively seek out and select as candidates for the World business Almanac.
In addition, the active members of South Africa Business Network have the ability to nominate peers, colleagues, mentors and associates for South Africa Business Network membership. Nominating others is a privilege reserved exclusively for our members.
- Who nominated me?
- Unless we indicate that you were nominated by a South Africa Business Network member, you were not nominated, but selected by our Marketing and Research Department.
- How do I become a member?
- You must complete the Enroll Page. Once we receive your completed application, a South Africa Business Network representative reviews your information and contacts you via telephone to conduct a short interview. Upon completion of the interview, the representative will state if your membership has been approved and then outline the details of South Africa Business Network membership.
- I don’t feel comfortable mailing in my application. Do you have an online application?
- Yes, please fill out the form located on our South Africa Business Network Enroll Page. Keep your application code handy.
- How long should I wait to be interviewed?
- Due to the overwhelming response rate, you can expect to be contacted by phone between two weeks to a month after we receive your online or paper application.
- How much does it cost to be included?
- There is no cost for the complimentary listing in the online Business Almanac. There is a cost associated with our membership programs, as they feature additional products and services.
- If I become a member, will you sell my name or contact information to others?
- No. All membership information is considered personal and confidential and will not be sold to third parties.
- I don’t feel I am qualified to be listed. Why did I receive this mailing?
- The South Africa Business Network has identified the benefit of offering professional networking services to its members and facilitating networking opportunities among executives, professionals and entrepreneurs in different stages of their careers. There are many worthy candidates on their way to becoming leaders in their respective fields who can benefit from membership. Do not be discouraged from applying if you have not reached your end career goal or are still establishing yourself in your profession. Join our unique social network.
- What other membership levels are available?
- Various levels of memberships are available to our members. Upon your acceptance into South Africa Business Network, a representative will review these programs with you.
- What are the different types of membership programs?
- There are several different membership programs available to our members. Each membership consists of one or more of the member products listed in the Member Benefits section of our website. For more information regarding our membership programs, please submit your online membership application and a representative will contact you.
- I need my application code, but I lost my application card. How do I access the online membership application?
- You can also find your application code in the bottom right and left-hand corners of your invitation letter in fine print. Please enter your application code exactly as it appears to access the Enroll Page.
- I declined membership. Why do I continue to receive invitation from South Africa Business Network?
- The South Africa Business Network Marketing and Research Department is continually seeking professionals who would benefit most from our networking resources. If you wish to stop receiving invitations from South Africa Business Network please use our "Remove from future mailings" link at the bottom of our home page.
- My invitation has expired. Can I still become a member of South Africa Business Network?
- You may still become a member of South Africa Business Network by submitting the form on our Enroll Page.
- What do I get with a complimentary listing in the online registry?
- You will receive a basic online biographical profile and the opportunity to be invited to membership at a later time. You will not receive any other benefits of membership.
- Who can view my complimentary listing?
- Your complimentary listing is viewable only by South Africa Business Network members. Non-members who visit www.sabn.za.com will not be able to view your listing.
- Can I edit my complimentary listing?
- You are not able to update or edit your complimentary listing. This is a benefit reserved for our members.
- I have additional questions. How do I contact your office for further information?
- If your question has not been answered in the information above, we would be happy to speak with you. Please contact us using our Contact Form, and a South Africa Business Network representative will get back to you as soon as possible.
