Amazon launches into SA. Learn how to sell on Amazon's Marketplace Jun 20, 2022

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Update June 2022: The news of Amazon launching into South Africa has been leaked. They are officially coming in Q1 of 2023 and thankfully they will be rolling out their Sellers Marketplace from day 1. This is important for South African...

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Master Class on Power FM: How to run a successful ecommerce business May 12, 2022

Tune in to Power FM as I chat with Lerato Mbele on how to run a successful eCommerce business!

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Trust and convenience lead the ecommerce trends in 2022 May 06, 2022

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This week saw ECOM Africa 2022 take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre over two days.

The largest eCommerce event of its kind on the continent, this hybrid event aims to bring industry leaders together to discuss how the...

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Should you use an outsourced 3PL warehouse? Mar 24, 2022
Third party logistics is becoming more and more popular in advanced markets but is this something you should consider? And if so, how would you know if it's right for you? 
I'll answer all of this and more in this free training session. 
 
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Sourcing from China just got cheaper Feb 23, 2022

Do you wish there was a CHEAPER way to get your goods from China? 

Introducing Airpool, a new international delivery service that will make sourcing from China a breeze compared to what it’s been in the past.

Not only will you get your parcels quicker but you’ll also get...

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Shopify Approves Insaka as Africa's 1st Official Education Partner Jan 19, 2022

In mid-2019 Shopify first reached out to us at Insaka after hearing about our education programs designed to teach entrepreneurs how to sell online. Their interest was specifically in our flagship program "Your Online Store" which teaches South African entrepreneurs how to start, launch and grow...

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Proudly Awarded Shopify's Top Education Partner For 2021 Nov 22, 2021

It comes with great excitement to announce that Warrick Kernes, the Founder of the Insaka eCommerce Academy has been awarded Shopify's Top Education Partner for 2021.

This is a huge honour as The Insaka eCommerce Academy has been recognised as the best in its category for 2021 across Shopify's...

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6 Top Tips for Packaging Your Parcels Nov 22, 2021
 

Online sellers often do everything right but end up with an unhappy customer because of a late or damaged delivery.

It's important to know how to package your parcels correctly and how to work with the couriers to ensure your deliveries are quick and delivered in one piece. 

In...

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PayFast’s eCommerce Performance Index for 2021 Nov 10, 2021

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The second annual PayFast eCommerce Performance (PEP) index has just been released and it outlines the key predictions for the retail sector and explores the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behaviour in the market.

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pudo - an innovative logistics solution for small online businesses of South Africa Nov 10, 2021

Having gone from 300 lockers to over 850 lockers in just under a year, it is clear that pudo is making a huge impact on the South African market, and especially among small business owners.

Their contactless, easy-to-use delivery system, allows small businesses to focus on client service while...

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From Battling to Pay Rent to Building a Billion Rand Company Nov 08, 2021
 

Tune in for this inspiring story of how The Courier Guy got started with a single motorbike and a willingness to serve.

Learn the keys to success from someone who started with just R2000, battling to pay his rent, to becoming a thriving business owner with a Billion-rand company and...

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Importing from China? This is a Game Changer! Oct 25, 2021
 

The biggest challenge when importing goods is the costs of flying products in from China or waiting months for them to come by sea.

This massive cost has been unavoidable till now but if we work together and share space in containers then we can "carpool" our products together for...

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