Sureswipe, South Africa’s largest independent payment service provider, has launched an innovative lifeline to small businesses, to help them generate much-needed income during the Covid-19 lockdown.

With the global outbreak of the Covid-19 virus now crippling economic activity worldwide, South African SMMEs are particularly vulnerable. Local businesses have already been battling through a technical recession, severe load-shedding and low consumer and business confidence.. 

Whether you run a boutique clothing store, a food stall, a pizzeria or you’re a plumber, chances are your customers expect to be able to pay for your goods or services by card. It’s both safer and far more convenient for them. 

As we move into the second quarter of the year, your momentum will be building, and growth could be a key goal.

Vaper’s Corner is the direct result of two entrepreneurs recognizing a consumer need, and filling it. As a pack-a-day smoker, Divan Smit’s wife was less-than-subtle when she scheduled a ‘client’ meeting for him at a vape store more than six years ago. 

Now more than ever small businesses can offer the same levels of service and convenience as bigger players, particularly when it comes to payment solutions. Except, what happens when your tech isn’t playing ball and your customers are getting upset?

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With these simple tactics, you can attract more customers, build loyalty with your guests and boost sales revenues. 

In 2013, Darren Walsh and his business partners, Yvonne and Gary West, all of whom had no previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry, were given the chance to open their own pub.

Sales and revenue growth are super important for all business owners, but what about tactics that can help reduce costs and improve profits?