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...
5 Steps to Start your eCommerce Business with a Shoestring Budget
Summary: In order to get your eCommerce business started you first need to find a suitable product and research if people will buy this item online in SA. Once you’ve ticked the product box then we explain how to build...
Prepare your site for the festive season rush Video 23 mins
Having just wrapped up your BFCM campaign don’t get caught off guard as the festive season rush kicks off in the next few days. In this free video training, Warrick explains what you need to do to prepare your inventory, plan your...
5 Reasons You Should Start an Online Store
1 – You can start it in your spare time
If you don’t have a lot of time then you’ll know that there aren’t too many business opportunities which you can set up in your spare time but setting up an online store can be done...