It looks like 2009 is going to be a tough year for business. Well at least we are prepared for it - unlike last year which crept up on us like a thief in the night.

Whilst SA is feeling the pinch we have luckily escaped the dire financial woes facing business owners in Europe and USA.

I truly believe that you make your own luck though. And financial crisis aside, as business owners we can make plans to have a successful year. And the savvy entrepreneur is NOT pulling back but rather working smart. As small business owners we need to keep the money flowing and the sales coming in through the door.

Trick is ... how to do that. Make every opportunity and every rand count. That's what got us thinking and eventually launching the Bread and Butter network. Our previous business was Win Now - a prize draw website which delivered highly qualified leads. We proved how valuable these leads are and helped many a business grow and prosper in 2007/8. Unfortunately our backers chose to walk away from the business and left us stranded. But as soon as our restraints have expired we intend to re-launch Win Now ... so watch this space!

In the meantime, the Bread and Butter network is similarly delivering highly qualified leads to small businesses. Anyone looking for your service will give a brief description of what they need as well as their location and what their budget might be. As a member of the network, you'll receive unlimited number leads every month for a fixed monthly fee of R125. We send you your leads to your email and you can also view them in detail on the website.

Because Bread and Butter is a business network, members provide each other with leads too! We are all constantly looking for services in our business and private lives. So each member is obliged to provide one lead per month to be eligible to receive leads.

Check the site's jobs posted page to see if there are already leads waiting for you. You can try the service for free. Sign up now and see how it works for you.