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Hands up if you use your smartphone for business. If not, what are you waiting for? Did you know you can do the following on your smartphone? 

1. Keep track of your company finances using cloud-based accounting software

2. Reserve a web domain and a business email address

3. Build a website using a DIY website builder platform>> Find out more HERE what you can do on your smartphone if you a bootstrapping your startup <<<<In this week’s newsletter:- How to get more customers to your online store- How to choose the right website & domain hosting provider- We are giving away 6 months of Rock Pro - an online collaboration tool - for FREE- PLUS the final instalment of our Tech Myths Series!

Wishing you a productive (and warm) week ahead!

The following post is sponsored by Rock.

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  • Work in one space with your creative agency, freelancers and everyone else on your team.

  • Instead of emailing back and forth, your team can track progress and leave comments right in Rock.

  • Jumping in a meeting is easy since Zoom is integrated with Rock.

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  • Create marketing campaigns - and keep all your marketing briefs, assets, tasks and conversations together.

  • Run the entire website development process through Rock.

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You should be using tech in your business. For the next month, SME South Africa will be challenging all the myths that are holding you back from investing in Business Software.

Tech Myth #4 – A website is enough

A website is a great start, however there is more to getting tech-ready than just a website. New and innovative solutions available on the market make it easier for busy business owners to track financial statements, accept card and online payments and pay employees.  Start Here: Accounting software. Did You Know that not keeping track of business finances is often the main cause of small businesses failing? Online accounting software allows you to keep track of all your cash flow movements seamlessly across any device. You can also use the mobile app to send invoices, reconcile and generate expense claims. Compare prices and get quotes for accounting software that fits your budget and business needs. We review 3 popular accounting software options Sage, Intuit Quickbooks & Xero. READ HERE

Follow our #debunkingtechmyths series on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, to learn more. 

Entrepreneurs, what is the average monthly cost for website hosting?

Did you know that a basic website hosting package costs between R99 – R369? The key features to consider when choosing a website and domain hosting provider include:- Technical support- Web hosting security- E-commerce support features- Shared vs. dedicated web hostingSME Solutions provides a comparison of 3 Top Brands to help you choose the right web hosting provider for your small business. Get the recommendation for website and domain hosting