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27Sep

Where South African Heritage and Technology Meet

South Africa is a land of rich cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and a unique heritage. From the awe-inspiring beauty of Table Mountain to the vibrant rhythms of Soweto, this country has much to offer… and then there is current technology. We might not be a first-world country but by embracing cutting-edge trends like Edge computing, Phygital experiences, Web 3.0, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) we are creating new opportunities, preserving tradition, and ensuring that South Africa stays globally relevant.   Edge Computing: Bridging the Digital Divide Edge computing is a technology that processes data closer to its source, reducing latency and improving real-time decision-making. In South Africa, this technolo […]

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15Sep

Spring Cleaning – Digital Checklist to Decluttering

Traditionally, spring cleaning referred to the intense, physical cleaning of the home and office. These days, however, “spring cleaning” is a fitting term for all kinds of figurative cleaning and sorting to do. Clutter can collect anywhere, and it is essential to take the time to purge. Digitally speaking, your clutter might seem under control, but it could be affecting your devices’ speeds, performances, and securities. It is therefore essential to get a handle on it. Did you know that decluttering can relieve anxiety, lift one’s mood, and improve focus and productivity? Here’s a digital checklist to get you started.   CONTENTS: Deactivate obsolete subscriptions & apps Sort out your emails […]

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Header Text - Email is the almost instant, affordable, and best target-marketing medium your business can control and trust
08Sep

Email Marketing Strategy: The affordable & effective platform your business can trust

Email marketing strategy plays an important role in your SME, whether you are a small business, startup, or entrepreneur because it’s manageable and easily affordable. What comes to mind when you think of email? Is it the ugly, old-fashioned aunt of social media? The boring uncle of influencer email marketing? Or the stable and constant queen of communication? The latter of course, is the obvious truth. Email is still highly relevant, which is why top marketers are including this platform as an ongoing part of their digital strategy. Don’t believe us? Just check your email inbox! Email isn’t dull or “so yesterday”, it is highly effective and still offers incredible benefits to business now and will do so in the futur […]

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How To Become A Significant Entrepreneur
07Aug

Women’s Month: How To Become A Significant Entrepreneur

This article will show you how to become a significant entrepreneur. Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow. – Oprah Winfrey Names like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Elon Musk seem to dominate the online and technology space however, there are numerous women entrepreneurs making waves in the industry too – like Fei-Fei Li and Safra Catz. According to Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs, 21.9% of businesses in South Africa are owned/run by women, which is a statistic that is positively growing every year. The online industry is innovative and fast-paced with new technology, apps and upgrades launched every day. Internationally, women and men are making […]

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25Jul

10 Cost-cutting Tips – Your SME Business Needs To Save Money

Did you know that a healthy cashflow is a leading asset in any SME? A positive cashflow can be achieved by identifying where money is wasted, then cutting back on those things. Doing so, could drastically influence your long-term profitability and growth. Try our cost-cutting tips to help save money and boost your cashflow. KEY TAKEAWAY If you don’t plan to save money, you won’t. Make saving a priority and always aim to cut back on unnecessary costs where possible. These savings can help your business grow and become more profitable in the long-term. Make a budget and stick to it. However, never ever try to save money if it could compromise the quality of your efficiency, products or services. TABLE OF CONTENTSKEY TAKEAWAYRe […]

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07Jun

Which Companies can Benefit from a .africa Domain Name

Africa is trending! It’s huge. It’s brimming with opportunities. And it’s gorgeous. No wonder tens of thousands of companies have opted to make .africa (a relatively new Top-Level Domain) their official online “zip” code. This domain extension offers everything an African business wants: A .africa domain name that’s short and sweet yet acts as an immediate identifier of its purpose online. CONTENTS: – About a .africa domain name extension
– If you have an African target audience, then get a .africa
– A .africa is for you if you have an Africa-based business
– If you tour the continent professionally, or personally, then it’s a .africa
– Get a .africa domain if you are an Afrocentric business About a .africa domain na […]

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15May

5 Benefits of Managed WordPress Hosting

Managed WordPress Hosting for a WordPress website is like butter on toast – they are simply better together. Whichever kind of website you have – a WordPress or another CMS platform, a basic four-pager, or an incredibly intricate website – how it will function all depends on the website hosting you choose to power it with. The best type of hosting for your WordPress website is hosting that has been tailormade for it.  Before we back this claim with 5 facts, let’s first look at what exactly WordPress Hosting is. KEY TAKEAWAYS Managed WordPress Hosting and your WordPress website are the perfect combination. Get a faster website – optimized servers ensure your pages load quickly. Enjoy higher uptime – your site […]

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02May

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 […]

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04Apr

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 […]

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5 Steps To Help Jumpstart An eCommerce Business This Year
24Mar

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 […]

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