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.

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. 

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?

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

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

If growth is your game and you’re ready for the next step in your business journey, here are four key tips to help you get there.

Top tips to move stock left over from the festive season so that it positively feeds into January’s cashflow.

We’re just heading into the festive season and spirits are high, but it’s worth preparing for what happens in January as well.

Getting customers into your store is a vital part of increasing Christmas sales. But, how do you compete with other stores for each shopper’s attention and December bonuses? With a little creativity and effort, that’s how.

Even small independent retailers can offer customers a reason beyond price and quality to shop with them. Shoppers aren’t just interested in your products anymore. Today’s consumer wants to know where your goods come from and they’re looking for a good reason to shop with you.

Whether a customer has changed their mind, bought the incorrect size or item, or they found it cheaper elsewhere, you can take the pain out of returns by offering meaningful exchanges instead.