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Small Business Black Friday Ideas

November 10, 2020 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Black Friday falls on 27 November 2020, will you be taking part? If you are, and are running a marketing campaign through your website, here are some things to consider 

1. Is it easy for people to find your key offers on your website?

2. Is your website optimised for mobile devices?

3. Do you have SSL security certificates to further protect your website and for customer peace of mind?

4. Can customers easily find your contact details?

Read more on how to get ready for Black Friday here.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

- Our list of 100% local small businesses to support.- Get your ecommerce-in-a-box in time for Black Friday with DPO Store. You DON'T NEED design skills or a developer.- SME Resources: Find out how to build a business corporate want to work with

Stay safe and healthy.

Quote of the week 

“Offering customers a discount on early settlement will incentivise them to pay as early as possible.” - Jeremy Lang

The following content is paid for by DPO South Africa.

What’s keeping YOU from opening an e-commerce store?

Many entrepreneurs still think e-commerce websites are too expensive or complicated to set up. Your customers are online, so you need a place to promote and sell your products. 

With DPO Stores, South African businesses can now get an e-commerce-ready website without needing design skills or a developer.  For only R349 per month, you’ll get:- A four-page website with space to sell up to 250 products- A website tailored to the branding guidelines of your business- Training and support PLUS site maintenance including safety requirements-

An integrated delivery service- Free hosting- Immediate access to the most popular payment methods including credit and debit cards, Masterpass, Zapper, SnapScan, Mobicred, PayPal as well as SiD Secure EFT and MoMoPay The sites are built and ready to accept transactions in just five working days. READ MORE HERE

100% Local Small Businesses Worth Supporting this Black Friday

1. Beauty Products - From nail care, cosmetics, beauty and salons to local skin care manufacturers. Get the FULL List Here

2. Food & Drinks - From restaurants, food manufacturing companies, and catering businesses to beverage companies and wines. Get the FULL List Here

3. The Fashion & Accessories - We’re showcasing local makers and designers of South African garments, shoes and fashion accessories. Get the FULL List Here

4. Home Décor - From furniture and product design companies, and interior design firms to social enterprise up-cycles billboard ads into funky bags. Get the FULL List Here

5. Tourism Experiences - From inner-city tourist destinations, unique vineyard experiences, and heritage sites to tour guides doing cultural experiences. Get the FULL List Here

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