This is a guest post written by Forgood SA. Get ready for South Africa’s first cause-based online pop-up store, offering a curated selection of handcrafted products to purchase. From clothing and toys to jewellery and art – the forgood Pop-Up Store is open for the month of July only. The best part? Every sale generates […]
This is a guest post written by eCommerce Experts. We have helped many people set up their eCommerce businesses over the last few years and we’ve learned a lot about the right way to do it. We’ve also seen the common pitfalls many make. Here are our top 4 things to avoid, when you’re starting […]
As a small business owner, your job is hard enough. You’ve got to worry about a whole host of things that you need to make your business a success. Everything from stock, to finances, logistics and marketing probably all fall squarely on your shoulders. You don’t have time to worry about learning code and trying […]
If you’ve recently started your own business at home or moved your current business to your home office, you might not be aware that there are opportunities to use the space as a tax benefit. While certain requirements must be met in order to benefit, it is possible to get some of that hard-earned money […]
May’s success story comes from the creator of Nextbuy, based out of Gauteng. Yudi Cohen and team have created quite a unique online offering where you can make an offer on any of the products on their site. Here’s a rundown of our chat: JH: How long have you had your Shopify store? YC: We […]
It’s time to go back to basics. If you have just started an online business, let’s face it, you need to get paid. Navigating the world of online payments can be a daunting process. That’s why PayFast aims to make it as easy as possible to get started and start accepting online payments within a […]
This month’s success story comes from Wood Apparel, a recent addition to the Shopify family but a great one! This team of web developers and digital marketers decided to combine their online skills to sell something they all like, wooden watches and sunglasses and they’re doing very well. I got to spend a bit of […]
Starting an eCommerce business from scratch can be a tough mountain to climb and in a country like South Africa it can be an even tougher task, with a weak economy where new businesses are difficult to get off the ground. For many entrepreneurs, it’s no question that they’ll have to keep their day […]
This is a guest post written by InterExcel Yes, you’ve done it! Your brand new online store ticks all the boxes for design and functionality and all your products are sitting pretty, ripe for the picking. But where are all the customers? Every new store needs to make a bit of a hoo-ha to get […]
I’m very excited about this month’s success story, partly because it’s about colourful, arty cushions but mainly because Lulasclan provides top quality, locally designed and produced South African goods. This is Bonolo Chepape’s brainchild. She’s a designer by trade and creativity runs in her blood. I sat down with Bonolo to chat about her online […]
