Article provided by PayFast Just as we were about to reach the end of the COVID-19 21-day lockdown, President Ramaphosa announced an extension until the end of April. Although the announcement wasn’t that much of a surprise, it was still disappointing to find out that we will have to remain confined to our homes for […]
Article provided by Payfast Although the local economy has been hit hard by the strict lockdown measures that came into effect at the end of March, it’s not all doom and gloom for South African businesses. An analysis of our payment data by industry shows that some sectors have seen spikes in online transactions since the […]
Article by Big Eye Holdings Today, having a company website is as crucial as having a shop, office or telephone number. Research has found that 6 out of 10 customers expect brands to have content online about their business. If you own or operate a business which hasn’t taken that step into the online world, […]
Article provided by PayFast Managing an e-commerce store is not that different to dating. Just think about it. You invest time, effort and probably a bit of money into looking your best for that first impression. You pluck up the courage, put yourself out there and you hope to attract the perfect match. So when shoppers […]
Article provided by PayFast Clever Little Monkey is a South African e-commerce success story. The online platform was founded in 2005 by Yulande Roxburgh, an entrepreneur with a passion for design, to cater for a niche market consisting of parents looking to purchase tasteful bedroom furniture and decor for their children. Since the online store’s launch, […]
Article provided by PayFast At PayFast we believe that the best way to showcase our products is to demonstrate how our merchants are using them as a payment solution for their online businesses. We recently sat down with Albertus Potgieter, Managing Director at iTickets South Africa, to find out about the event ticketing platform’s experience of […]
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a quote often used to say that we should look deeper before we pass judgement, but unfortunately when your potential customers look for a product and find a few sites on what they are looking for, they will be judging your business on its virtual cover. Because […]
