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Preparing your SME for Business Success

Running a small to medium enterprise (SME) is tough. In South Africa, particularly, SMEs are faced with unique challenges like the weak economy, crime, and cash flow, not to mention the physical and financial burden of load-shedding. Prepare your SME for business success during the year ahead by following the tips we share in this article. Table of ContentsPrepare your SME for business successReflect & “take stock”
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
 Target new audiencesFocus on the customers you haveAdopt relevant technology trends Think outside the box – cultivate a creative culture Invest in skills training Show you care KEY TAKEAWAYSOther Blogs of Interest: Prepare your SME for business success R […]

Black Friday And Cyber Monday: 7 Point Checklist To Success

Black Friday and Cyber Monday is slowly but surely becoming a hit with South Africans. In 2022, FNB customers alone spent a massive R3-billion during this period. Whether your business decides to join in or not, the potential for a successful campaign is there. In this article we share a checklist to help you dot the i’s and cross the t’s. Table of ContentsTick off the following when planning your Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials:Checklist 1: Is Black Friday and Cyber Monday for your business?Checklist 2: Put together “sticky” Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals.Checklist 3: Decide which platforms you will use for marketing.Checklist 4: Create eye catching marketing material.Checklist 5: Create a publishing schedule. […]

7 Ways To Make Your Small Business Look BIGGER

From brick and mortar to online stores, the competition for your small business is massive. To add insult to injury you’ll be competing against numerous large organisations that have been in the market for ages. When it comes to reputation, ad budget, employees, and customer trust, these companies will outrank yours on all levels. Better give up now, right? Not in the slightest!   If you have a great product or service to sell, stay right where you are, puff up your chest and do the following to look the part:   CONTENTS: 1. Build a website 2. Focus on a niche market 3. Be everywhere and be ‘loud’ 4. Be resourceful 5. Provide next-level products and service 6. Be consistent 7. Own it!   1. Bui […]

How To Use A .CLICK Domain Name

This blog covers the various ways to use a .CLICK domain name for your benefit. The domain name industry is not dominated by the .com’s, .co.uk’s and .co.za’s alone anymore. Over the years ICANN has added new and innovative domain name extensions like .love, .tech, .online and since 2014, .click. Unique domain names like these are fast and furiously becoming a favourite selection for start-ups and small businesses. If you were wondering which companies are best suited for a .click domain name, read further. KEY TAKEAWAYS The great thing about a .click domain name is that it is synonymous with the internet culture in general. From click to buy, click to share, click to learn more, click to watch – the list goes on. Th […]

5 Steps To Help Jumpstart An eCommerce Business This Year

5 Steps To Help Jumpstart An eCommerce Business This Year

Now is the time for eCommerce these 5 steps can help you to jumpstart an ecommerce business. In the year ahead eCommerce is expected to increase by 10.4%, which means if you had an online shop in mind, there is no better time than the present to jumpstart it with these Top Tips. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to simplify administration, but don’t forget that personal touch. Don’t be so focussed on getting new customers that you alienate current customers. User-experience is everything! Confused shoppers will leave! TABLE OF CONTENTSKEY TAKEAWAYS:5 Steps to Help Jumpstart an Commerce Business1. Provide the Best in Service2. Use Social Media to get noticed3. Focus on Keeping the Clients you have4. Keep y […]

Domains.co.za Guide – Everything And More About Hosting In South Africa

Everything you need to know about Web Hosting in South Africa. Web Hosting in South Africa is more diverse than it has ever been before. That’s because the market is segmented. It’s not just large corporations that need hosting anymore – anyone can have a presence online. In order to get the best hosting for your exact needs, it is important to learn a little more about what exactly hosting is. This guide aims to cover the top 10 most frequently asked questions when it comes to getting a website online. KEY TAKEAWAY Price is not the best way to find suitable hosting. Decide what the best hosting for your particular needs will be first, and then find hosting to match this. There are multiple different types of hosting, […]

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Best Hosting Provider In South Africa – 10 Reasons To Choose Domains.co.za

In a digital world, hosting plays a fundamental role in everything we do online, that’s why only the best will do. At Domains.co.za, we are a leading Hosting Provider in South Africa. Yes – we know – you’ve heard it all before. Hosting companies like to talk the talk but can they walk it too? How about we give you all the details, and you decide for yourself… 10 Reasons why Domains.co.za should be your Hosting Provider of choice1. We only use the Best in Technology2. We’re Industry Experts3. We’re the Largest Operational ICANN Registrar in Africa4. We have a proven track record in Stability, Security, and Reliability5. We believe in supplying Excellent Products, Service & after-sales Support6. We go the extra m […]

Boost Sales Online This Valentine Month

7 Ideas To Boost Sales Online This Valentine Month

This Valentines Month we would like to give you 7 ideas how to Boost Sales Online. It’s the month of Love… and like Marmite or Liquorice… it divides people. Frankly, it doesn’t matter if you are rolling your eyes, or smacking your lips, at the thought. What does matter is whether or not your target audience is romantic at heart. And believe us, they probably are. Statistics by FNB showed that compared to 2021, shoppers went on a Valentine’s spree last February. They spent 45% more at restaurants, 36% more at spas, and an incredible 228% more at the cinemas. Shopping at chocolatiers jumped by 62% and spending on flowers increased by a massive 81%. While times are tougher this year, people are in need for a pick-me-u […]

Importance Of Tracking Your Website Average Session Duration

The Importance Of Tracking Your Website Average Session Duration

Website owners and marketers spend a great deal of time and money leading traffic to a website. But what then? Tracking the website average session duration is of vital importance for a truly successful website, as it must engage website visitors and ideally convert those visitors into customers. While website leads are the obvious go-to to gauge whether your website is nailing this goal, it isn’t the only way. It’s Important Tracking Your Website Average Session DurationWhat is the Average Session Duration metric?Why should businesses try to improve this metric?How to get website visitors to stay engaged longer? It’s Important Tracking Your Website Average Session Duration The customer journey is complex and therefore the […]

5 Business Trends your SME can Benefit from in 2023

Today, an SME owner’s best tool is information. Luckily, the internet is a rich source of it. On the flipside however, too much information can become extremely overwhelming. With trends coming and going, and new technologies, platforms and apps being developed almost every other month, where do SMEs even begin?   Start with these general business trends that are here to stay: 1. Be more environmentally cautious If you had to run a survey on your customer base you will learn that sustainability and social responsibility are important to at least half of them. That’s because everybody knows about climate change and at least half of the global consumer market is trying to reduce their carbon footprint in some w […]

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