Review of the new DHL Africa eShop Apr 18, 2019

DHL has announced their partnership with MallForAfrica as they launch the DHL Africa eShop app. This app connects the biggest retailers in the US and UK with consumers in South Africa and other big African eCom countries. 

But what does this mean for South African business owners? We now...

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How to find successful international trends to bring back to SA Apr 11, 2019

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...

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Is 3D Secure and OTPs Killing Your Sales? Mar 28, 2019

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...

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Podcast: Interview on 2OceansVibe Radio Mar 26, 2019

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!

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Don’t Sell Half-Cooked Boerewors Rolls! Mar 14, 2019

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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How Much Does it Cost to Start an Online Business? Feb 28, 2019

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...

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Thurs10amLIVE EP10: Which SA Payment Gateway to use Feb 21, 2019

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...

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How to contact Shopify South Africa Jan 21, 2019

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...

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Thurs10amLIVE Ep9: What Does “Insaka” mean? Jan 17, 2019

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...

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Thurs10amLIVE Ep8: Should I hire a website developer or build it myself? Jan 10, 2019

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...

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Thurs10amLIVE Ep7: Why you need to be Selling Online in 2019 Jan 03, 2019

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...

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Thurs10amLIVE Ep6: Should you outsource your warehousing for your eCommerce business? Dec 13, 2018

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...

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