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An emerging trend in web based networking is niche networking sites which address specialist fields of interest. Tickmarkers specifically designed for financial professionals was launched a year ago, membership has grown rapidly predominantly through the recommendations of happy network members.
Members range from graduates to industry leaders including a large number of CA (SA)'s, financial directors, audit managers and partners and tax specialists.
The site has recently been completely revamped and now boasts a brand-new look and feel, and extra functionality. They have utilised feedback from members and applied various enhancements to make this ever-growing online community even more user-friendly.
Membership is free and members can network with peers, invite friends to join, take part in forums and add their own video clips and articles. Tickmarkers also offers up-to-date industry news and videos and industry leaders host Q&A sessions online. Previous Q&A's have been a great success – the most recent sessions covered the New Companies Act and tax matters, hosted by subject matter experts from The Institute of Directors of Southern Africa and the Wits University School of Accounting.
Website features include:
- A brand-new, modern look
- A simple and easily accessible interface which saves time for the busy financial professional
- Interaction on-site that is specific and relevant to members in their very specialised industries
- Grouping of common areas and threads, making it easier for members to find the information they're looking for
- Easy navigation
- "User points", which recognise and reward members for their contributions by giving them "title status" on the site
- Extensive member interaction facilities
- An excellent careers / job finding and job advertising section, professionally managed by CareerJunction.
- Careers forum, where career and job-related questions will be managed by experts skilled in recruiting within accounting, audit, finance and tax.
- Live video and voice webinars.
- Live Chat facility
"Each aspect of the site connects making the entire process simple and slick with an easily navigable interface. We are very proud of what we've done, and are waiting to welcome even more financial professionals to the site," says Angelo Pereira, Managing Director of Tickmarkers.
To experience it for yourself, go to www.tickmarkers.co.za
Source: Tickmarkers
