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Since hosting, web development, online retailing and more has become so universally accessible, it’s tougher these days for new companies to create a notable online presence. However, in terms of attracting new clients to your product, it’s still necessary to have an online footprint of some kind and having custom software solutions for your business, and there are a few good ways to differentiate ...continue reading

Getting a website off the ground for a business or personal project might seem daunting, but in terms of structural setup, there are really only two options to choose from: a Content Management System, or a Static Website. The first is far more dynamic and flexible, while the second requires less maintenance and quicker to set up. Depending on what your needs are, one will be more appropriate than the ...continue reading

Dipping one’s toes into the world of e-commerce as a small business might seem like a daunting task. But, with an ever increasing amount of customers preferring digital interaction, eventually it’s going to be almost mandatory for every product-oriented company to have an e-commerce platform to ensure their survival. Luckily, the upsides to investing in an e-commerce solution are numerous, ...continue reading

Software is becoming a borderline indispensable part of not only our personal lives, but also of how we engage with companies and businesses. For the individual, or for someone considering branching out into some custom software for their business, there are a few common myths about the process that we’re going to try and shed some light on!...continue reading

Since hosting, web development, online retailing and more has become so universally accessible, it’s tougher these days for new companies to create a notable online presence. However, in terms of attracting new clients to your product, it’s still necessary to have an online footprint of some kind and having custom software solutions for your business, and there are a few good ways to differentiate ...continue reading

We’ve got digital platforms for almost every aspect of our lives, with e-commerce being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing digitisation trend. Although this adds massive convenience and opportunity to develop innovative features, it also opens up potential risks as well. For companies that are operating online there are some pitfalls to look out for with regard to their ...continue reading

With the advent of smartphones and messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, becoming the most used text-messaging platform, the common perception is that SMS as a mode of communication is effectively dead. It’s an understandable assumption for people to make, since we don’t tend to send SMSs very often anymore, but rather than SMSing being obsolete, it’s more that the function has simply changed....continue reading

We’ve got digital platforms for almost every aspect of our lives, with e-commerce being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing digitisation trend. Although this adds massive convenience and opportunity to develop innovative features, it also opens up potential risks as well. For companies that are operating online there are some pitfalls to look out for with regard to their ...continue reading

We’ve got digital platforms for almost every aspect of our lives, with e-commerce being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing digitisation trend. Although this adds massive convenience and opportunity to develop innovative features, it also opens up potential risks as well. For companies that are operating online there are some pitfalls to look out for with regard to their ...continue reading

South Africa might not be known for being a digital hub yet, but we’ve got a few companies and developers that are putting South Africa’s name on the app-map thanks to some brilliant mobile applications. While our mobile devices are perfect for social media and entertainment value (we do love a good cat video), one of the most important things to use them for is safety and security. ...continue reading

Deciding on which program to use for your business application is like trying to decide what car you’re going to buy – any car will get you from A to B, but you need the right one to suit your needs; so consider exactly what you need your program to do before diving in head-first. In order to understand what’s out there and what...continue reading

We’re living through the age of everything that once may have been physical now becoming digital. Things like education, social engagement, and consumer interaction are moving more and more onto digital platforms and away from physical spaces. Because of this, a major pitfall for small or conventional, older businesses is failing to make the transition to a digital platform ...continue reading

While the South African economy is subdued, there are many small and medium (SME) businesses working tirelessly to succeed, grow and positively impact the struggling business landscape. In an effort to motivate and grow the SME sector, The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), in association with World Famous Events, has today announced South Africa’s 2017 Top 20 Small Business and Entrepreneurship Award recipients. ...continue reading