While Warrick was in London he took some time out to share how he finds successful products in international markets to bring back home to South Africa where he sells them online. He was the first person in Africa to be selling GoPro cameras and later secured the import rights for DJI Drones so...
While at the eCommerce Africa Conference last week I had someone tell me that eCommerce in SA is being hurt by 3D Secure and One Time Pins which are killing everyone’s sales. In this video, I explain the reason why 3D secure was enforced in SA and my journey from pre-3D Secure to when it...
Warrick Kernes talks with Nadia Hearn live on 2 Oceans Vibe Radio about the South African eCommerce industry and what entrepreneurs can do to start and build their own online businesses. Listen to the podcast below for some valuable tips that you can put into action today!
One of my first attempts at being an entrepreneur was an absolute disaster but thankfully I learnt four key lessons from that experience which has helped me through every business I’ve set up since. To hear about my wors roll failure and the lessons learnt, click below.
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When you’re thinking of starting an online business it’s important to know what costs will be involved. Researching these costs for starting an online business isn’t always that easy as the information isn’t readily available – especially for South African specific...
When starting out in eCommerce is can seem like a daunting road of choices and it’s not always easy to get advice relevant to the South African eCommerce market. One of your early decisions to make is which South Africa payment gateway to select for your website. If you’d like our...
Shopify doesn’t have an official office in South Africa but their online chat support is the best way to get help from a real person in real time.
Here's a quick tutorial on how to start a chat with a Shopify Support Guru...
The live chat feature is the best way to...
What’s the story behind the name Insaka?
Video 10 mins
We get this question a lot and so we decided to explain the full story behind the name in one of our weekly videos. It really is a great story too! A story of adventure, a story of Africa and a story of finding the best in our fellow...
How hard is it really? Video 12 mins
Website developers will tell you that it’s too complicated for you to be able to build your own website – of course, this is in their own best interest! But how hard is it really? Companies like WordPress, Wix and Shopify have worked endlessly...
Don’t fall behind the curve in 2019
Video 7 mins
This year is a pivotal year for eCommerce in South Africa as the playing field is changing faster than ever before. For anyone who’s been thinking of starting an online store then this is the time. For those of you who are already...
Can you save money by paying to outsource your warehousing?
Video 20 mins
What is outsourced warehousing? This is when a warehousing company manages your inventory for you. Your suppliers can deliver straight to the warehouse where it’s received, unpacked, checked, shelved, stored and then...
Free up cash flow & reduce theft by managing your stock better Video 18 mins
I’ve learnt this hard way that if you don’t put the right systems and processes in place then you’re opening up yourself and your company to problems. In this video, I relate this story and...