Ecommerce.co.za

START YOUR
BUSINESS

The entrepreneurial mindset
It only takes one
Starting an ecommerce business in South Africa and building a brand
Don’t let your circumstances prevent you from achieving your goals

UNDERSTAND
THE MARKET

The single biggest reason why start-ups win or lose
Ecommerce is booming - is now a good time to launch an online store?
What are South Africans buying?
Which online users are spending the most?

DEVELOP A
STRATEGY

Taking the first step
How to develop an effective business model and strategy
The most important strategic factor in your business
5 practical questions to scrutinise your new start-up idea
Find your differentiator
Don't be afraid to change your business model
Delivering a world-class online shopping experience
What I’ve learnt building 100+ ecommerce stores
No more excuses

LEARN FROM
EXPERTS

Watch the finals of the Ecommerce Challenge Pitching Contest where industry experts and mentors share their insights and advice

MAKE IT
HAPPEN

How I turned my hobby into a successful ecommerce career
Speak to your customers in a new way
How I went from living in a shack to running my own online marketplace
Know yourself
How I took Native Decor from my living room to full scale operation
Be agile and adaptable
Should you start an ecommerce business as a side hustle?
You don't know what tomorrow will bring, so stop postponing the things you want to do in life

NAVIGATE
FAILURE

Failure is part of the process
When you fall flat on your face, what do you do?
Successful entrepreneurs are learning entrepreneurs
Pitfalls to avoid along your ecommerce journey
The 3 biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make in ecommerce
Life will beat you to your knees, if you let it

GET
INSPIRED

You are the most important person on your team
7 attributes of a great founder
This is the year you will succeed
What I wish someone had told me before starting my ecommerce business
Don't give up on your dreams
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