Article provided by PayFast Since the early 2000s open and coworking spaces have become a global phenomenon. They have revolutionised working environments by replacing rigid, siloed office spaces with beautiful open layouts that inspire creativity and collaboration. Young South African businesses and entrepreneurs have been enthusiastic in adopting this innovative model, resulting in a number […]
Article provided by PayFast One of the biggest “positives” to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the rise in popularity of online shopping. This has been the response of many South Africans (and global citizens) to the social distancing rules and lockdown regulations. For any business owner it’s important to know as much as […]
Article provided by PayFast Without a doubt the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global economy that will be felt for years to come. In South Africa, we felt the brunt of it when our economy was forced to come to an almost complete standstill as a direct result of lockdown. What may have felt […]
Article written by Selina Bieber (regional director for Turkey and MENA at GoDaddy EMEA Bizcommunity) Many South African business owners, side-hustlers and freelancers know that it’s more urgent than ever to accelerate their digital journey, to help stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic and serve the needs of a connected customer base. Even for those […]
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, […]
