
How to Launch an Online Store in Just 3 Steps
Why stop at closing time? Make sales around the clock with iK Webstore, our latest tool to help you start selling online with ease!

How to Start and Grow a Spaza Shop in South Africa
Learn how to start a spaza shop, stock the right products, accept card payments, and boost daily income with iKhokha’s tools for small business owners.

How to Register a Spaza Shop in South Africa
Learn how to register a spaza shop in South Africa. We cover CIPC steps, documents you’ll need, costs, and what to do next (bank account, SARS, records).

Holmes Brothers: From Garage Chaos to a South African Surf-Lifestyle Brand
Surfboards, streetwear and a flaming jumpsuit. Laurie Holmes unpacks the wild journey behind Holmes Brothers and building a South African icon.

Bloom & Bank: How to Start a Floral Business in South Africa
Turn your passion for flowers into profit. Start a floral business in South Africa and get paid fast with iKhokha.

How to Navigate Common Ecommerce Challenges
As exciting and lucrative as ecommerce can be, it comes with its own set of difficulties. Here’s what you need to know to navigate these sneaky challenges.

Making the Leap: The Website-Free Way to Sell Online
Start selling online today without a website. Use iK Pay Links, Buy Buttons & WhatsApp to turn chats into sales, then scale with a free iK Webstore.

Seal the Deal: Mastering Your Ecommerce Checkout Experience
Simple, efficient, and centred around the customer - that's the checkout experience to strive for to ensure the success of your ecommerce business.

Take your business online easily (without spending a cent)
Sell online without spending a cent. Discover 4 smart tools to take your business digital and reach more customers in South Africa today.

Website Speed Test - Is a Slow Website Chasing Customers Away?
Website speed should be a priority for all ecommerce sites. Here’s what you need to know about website speed tests and why they are important!

How to Choose the Right Ecommerce Platform for Your Business
Ready to choose an ecommerce platform for your business? This is your guide to help the decision-making process and get your business ready in no time!

Digital Commerce: Way Easier Than You Think
Your practical guide to digital commerce and selling online for small businesses, informal traders & local entrepreneurs in South Africa.

How to Market Your Business Online in South Africa
Learn smart, affordable ways to market your business online. Build trust, grow sales, and reach more South Africans with simple, proven strategies.

15 E-Commerce Terms Every South African Small Business Owner Should Know
Here's your glossary of the most common E-commerce buzzwords, and how to fit them into your digital vocabulary.

What is Consignment? A Guide for Your Small Business
Selling on consignment bridges that gap between your product and your audience. Here's all you need to know to get your brand on the shelves.

Faster Payments, Happier Customers: How to Speed Up Sales at the Till
Tired of losing sales to long queues? Here are 5 smart ways to speed up your till and keep customers coming back.

Black Friday Spotlight: How to Prepare for the Rush
Get ready for Black Friday with these handy tips! Prepare your store for the rush and improve your customer experience this year.

How to Boost Sales in Retail: 12 Strategies That Work
Boost retail sales year-round with 12 actionable tips to improve customer experience, increase revenue, and grow your retail business in South Africa.

How Does a Barcode Scanner Work?
Considering buying a barcode scanner? From warehouses to spaza shops, here is some useful information you should know before you buy.

Rise Brand: Rising Above Challenges
Hailing from Ballito, Rise Brand believes that together we can overcome any challenge. Kicking off our 2022 merchant spotlight is the story of Rise Brand.