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 […]
Article provided by PayFast Setting up your online store and getting your first paying customer can be an immensely rewarding experience. However, irrespective of how much effort and time you have put into setting up your online store, an unfortunate reality is that it may be challenging to attract buyers to your website and stand […]
For many ecommerce start-ups, the biggest challenge is finding the balance between being hands-on and knowing when to call in the experts. In the first 1000 days, carefully managing cash flow doesn’t always mean taking the cheapest route available. Brendon Williamson, head of sales and marketing at DPO South Africa shares six pitfalls to avoid […]
