Looking for ways to increase your revenue? Then you need to make sure your product or service is seen by as many people as possible. 

The COVID-19 pandemic saw many businesses turn to the web as a lifeline, a trend that seems to be going strong and for a good reason. More eyes on your product mean more chance of sales.

Selling on sites like Takealot opens businesses to a range of customers while they handle logistics and delivery, but that is not the only e-commerce avenue available. These days people are willing to pay for convenience making online stores and grocery stores or food delivery apps very popular. Entrepreneurs, today we ask: Is your business taking advantage of this? Are you giving your customers easy options to buy from your business? Are you saving them time in some kind of way?

Get all the information on how to set up your e-commerce store, including which e-commerce platforms offer a delivery option, below:

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Eco-Friendly Business Ideas And Why You Should Consider Going Green

Business owners have been going green, many are turning toward sustainability models as they start new businesses. At the same time, customers are changing their buying habits and looking to sustainable companies for their products.

If this is something you are considering, there are a few business options for you

• Organic and natural products.

• Ecotourism 

• Sustainable fashion

• Green energy

Simplify Payments and Supercharge Sales with Yoco

Get a Yoco Card Machine for seamless card payments in your business. Get R100 OFF when you sign up today, create an account, and choose the card machine that suits your needs.

You can select the perfect fit with options like countertops, portable, and mobile devices. Ordering is easy, with competitive pricing and transparent fees. Your card machine will be promptly delivered and setting it up is a breeze with the user-friendly instructions and Yoco app.

Start accepting fast, secure, and reliable card payments to enhance customer convenience and drive sales. Don't wait – get your Yoco card machine today!

Do You Need Business Cards In A Tech-Driven World?

Are business cards still a thing? This is a valid question in today's digital-first society, but as it turns out there is still a place for these little slips of card. When it comes to marketing options should you be investing in business cards? Here are some reasons you might want to look into this option:

• It is a tangible marketing tool

• Creates a strong first impression 

• Can be exciting and innovative 

• Shows brand identity 

Opportunities In The Natural Hair Industry

Hair has always been a big business in South Africa with hair salons, corner barber shops and handmade products being popular for decades. Over the last few years, with so many people embracing their natural hair texture, there has been a boom in the natural hair community and so too the natural hair industry.

Here are some things to consider when starting a business involving natural hair products:  

How Joining Founders Could Lead You To Your Ideal Business Partner

Sometimes your big break just needs a little collaboration.If you have been looking for a community of like-minded individuals or maybe someone to help carry the load when it comes to your business idea, the Founders community, offers you exactly that and more.

How a co-founder can help you succeed:

• They can act as a sounding board to bounce your ideas off of.

• You have someone other than yourself to be accountable to.

• Increased productivity, because you don't have to do everything yourself.

• You get access to a wider range of expertise.

Join the waitlist to become part of this community.

Cost-Saving Digital Marketing Strategies At Your Fingertips

A digital marketing strategy is a plan that outlines how your business will achieve its goals via online channels like search and social media. This guide will help you set up yours with minimal fussLearn:

• How educating your customers on your products can lead to sales

• What social media platforms you should be using for your business

• Tactics for lead generation

• PLUS Four ways to grow your email list