Selling Tips
Getting Found as a Mechanic or Local Service Provider
Tips for mechanics, panel beaters, hairdressers and other township service providers to get found by more customers, build trust and win repeat work.
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Practical guides for South African township businesses and shoppers: selling online, product photos, pricing, payments, avoiding scams and buying local.
Running Your Business
Home-Based Business Ideas for South African Townships
Practical home-based business ideas for township entrepreneurs, from food and baking to cosmetics, clothing and services, with tips to start small and grow.
Running Your Business
Simple Record-Keeping for Informal Traders
A simple guide to keeping business records as an informal trader: what to write down, notebook and app methods, separating money, and why records help you grow.
Buying Local
Why Buying Local in the Township Matters
Every rand spent at a local spaza, vendor or mechanic does more for your community. See why buying local in the township matters and how to find local sellers.
Payments & Safety
How to Avoid Common Scams When Selling Online
Fake proof of payment, OTP requests, overpayment tricks and fake buyers: learn to spot the scams that target small sellers in South Africa and how to stay safe.
Running Your Business
How to Price Your Products as a Small Trader
Learn how to work out your real costs, set a fair profit margin and price your products or services with confidence as a small trader in South Africa.
Payments & Safety
Cash or Digital Payments? A Guide for Township Traders
Cash, card, QR codes or in-app payments? Compare the pros and cons for township traders and learn how to accept digital payments safely and keep good records.
Running Your Business
Taking Your Spaza Shop Online: A Practical Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide for spaza shop owners who want customers to find them online: listings, photos, stock updates, payments and staying reachable.
Selling Tips
How to Write a Business Profile That Wins Customers
A step-by-step guide to writing a clear, honest online business profile for your township business: name, description, products, hours and contact details.
Selling Tips
How to Take Great Product Photos With Your Phone
Simple, free ways to take clear product photos with any smartphone: light, background, angles and editing tips for township traders selling online.