Are you ready to take advantage of the holiday season for your business? In this brief, we will share easy strategies to help businesses prepare for the holiday season and make the most of it. From creating special deals and tapping into holiday trends to increasing website traffic, there are plenty of ways to boost your business during this busy time.

Businesses Prepare for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is the busiest time for many businesses, with increased sales and customer expectations. Entrepreneurs must prepare by managing inventory, packaging, and staff schedules, while accounting for holiday closures and delivery delays. Seasonal promotions and festive decorations can attract customers, and optimizing your website for a smooth shopping experience is crucial. Additionally, using marketing channels like social media and newsletters to promote deals ensures your business stays visible and competitive during the rush.

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Building Your Business One Asset at a Time

Absa promises to partner with you to help move your business forward. We understand that every business has specific funding needs which is why we offer flexible, hassle-free vehicle and asset finance for new and/or used vehicles. Our fleet management services allow us to take care of all your business vehicles. Our dedicated industry experts can provide a bespoke finance option for your business or industry should the need arise. We aim to mobilise your competitive advantage and bring your possibilities to life by growing and sustaining your business and its needs.

We offer instalment sale agreements or financial leases on all movable assets, including commercial vehicles, manufacturing and agricultural equipment as well as yellow goods (construction equipment).

Our financing options extend to aviation, marine and renewable energy assets.

• Flexible terms of agreement: Choose repayment terms between 12 and 60 months

• Competitive interest rates: Save on interest by choosing the best finance option for your business.

• Expert advice: Our skilled specialists will tailor-make funding to suit your business.

• Digital self-service access: If you are registered for Absa Internet Banking or mobile banking, you can link your account to your profile and will then be able to view the financing details, monitor the outstanding balance and transaction history, and access various types of documentation related to your Commercial Asset Finance account

You have the option of an instalment sale agreement that allows you to pay off your vehicle or other asset(s) in instalments. With finance over a negotiated period, at an agreed interest rate, with agreed monthly payments.

There is also the option of an Islamic vehicle and asset finance option on a fixed or a variable rate, that allows you to finance your vehicles and/or assets in a Shari’ah-compliant manner.

The documents that can be accessed digitally via the Mobile Banking App or Absa Online Banking:

Paid-Up Letter - A Paid-Up Letter is a document that confirms the full repayment of your vehicle's finance as well as the release of any claims against the vehicle. This allows you to take full ownership while also providing proof of loan satisfaction.

Original Natis - Original NaTIS also known as the Original National Traffic Information System Document, is a critical document that is related to your vehicle. It serves as proof of vehicle ownership and registration

Duplicate Natis - Duplicate NaTIS refers to a replacement or copy of the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) document. It serves as proof of vehicle ownership and registration Natis Copy

Detailed Statement - A Detailed Statement refers to a document that is provided by absa, as your vehicle financer. This document outlines the specifics of the asset repayments

 Cross-Border Letter - A Cross-Border Letter refers to a document or letter that allows your vehicle, which is financed in South Africa, to be legally used in a foreign country, especially if the vehicle is being temporarily relocated across international borders.

Tax/Audit Certificate - A Tax/Audit Certificate is a document that shows a summary of the tax-related information and the financial information regarding your vehicle finance agreement

Settlement Letter - A Settlement Letter is a document that is issued by Absa, your vehicle financer. This letter confirms that you have successfully settled your financial obligations, and that the vehicle loan has been fully paid

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