Are you ready to elevate your SME? In this newsletter, we focus on essential strategies for business planning. We will provide insights on selecting the right ownership structure, highlight valuable resources for your enterprise, and recommend consulting with experts for reliable guidance on critical decisions.

Choose the Right Type of Ownership for Your SME

Choosing the right ownership type for your SME is crucial for future growth and compliance. Consider the implications of various entities, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts, close corporations, and companies. Each structure has unique legal consequences, affecting liability, taxes, and operational flexibility. Ensure your choice aligns with business goals. Read more!

Discover Resources for Your Business

As an entrepreneur, use our resources to help your business grow. Check out our ebooks for ideas, templates to simplify planning, guides for step-by-step help, and reports to understand market trends. Explore these tools to make your business journey easier and more successful! Download Resources Now!

 Get Expert Advice for Your Business Decisions

Consult with business planning experts to gain trustworthy feedback for crucial decisions. Our consultants provide tailored advice to help you navigate your business challenges effectively. Don’t hesitate to reach out for personalised insights that can drive your success. Get the expert guidance you need today!

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Intelligence in Payments is The New Norm

Absa Mobile Pay allows you to enjoy the best digital banking experience for your business. With an enabled tap-and-pay feature for Android smartphones payments are safer, quicker and easier.

Get ready to turn your smartphone into a Point-of-Sale (POS) device.

 How to register for Absa Mobile Pay:

• Download the Absa Mobile Pay app from the Google Play Store.

• Enter your verification code in the Absa Mobile Pay App to start accepting payments.

• Convert your mobile device into a tap and pay.

• Alternatively, contact 0860 111 222 or [email protected]

 More information about Absa Mobile Pay:

• Multiple cellphones can be linked to one merchant number. 

• You need data connectivity to run Absa Mobile Pay.

• Simply click on ‘Send SMS’ on the confirmation screen. Enter the mobile number and confirm.

• Apple has not allowed third parties to do payments using their NFC technology.

• Stolen cellphone - please contact the call centre to reprovision the cellphone number of the stolen phone. A new verification needs to be generated and sent. This process will take 48 to 72 hours.

 Accepting payments:

• Trying to accept a payment, but the card tap function is not working?

1. Hold the card to the NFC reader on the phone.

2. Keep the card on the phone until the message, ‘Remove the card’ is displayed.

3. Alternatively, tap the card on the back or try the front of the phone.

 Possible delays when accepting payments:

• When the App takes long to load; check your data connectivity and ensure that you are using an NFC phone.

• Cards that are not NFC-enabled will not work on Absa Mobile Pay. Alternative payment methods will need to be offered.