
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).

Visual Merchandising: A Practical Guide for South African Small Businesses
Learn how visual merchandising can attract customers, improve product visibility, and increase sales. Practical tips for South African shops, salons, spaza shops, and market stalls.

Stock Control for South African Small Businesses: A Practical Guide
Learn how stock control works, why it matters, and how to track inventory, reduce losses, improve cash flow, and avoid stock shortages.

How to Market Your Business Online in South Africa
Marketing your business online in South Africa, made practical. Get found on Google, build trust on social media and WhatsApp, and turn lookers into buyers.

Tali & Damy Jewellery: How the Mother City’s Hidden Gem Thrives, One Jewel at a Time
From bead-maker to business owner, the story of Tali & Damy Jewellery is one of passion, perseverance and power.

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.

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!

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.

Farm Gate Family Butchery - iKhokha Merchant Stories
Farm Gate Family Butchery is a proudly South African butchery with two things every business needs: great prices and friendly service. Here's their story.

Christy-Anne Jewellery: There’s Beauty in the Process
In this Merchant Spotlight, we get a closer look at local jeweller, Christy-Anne, and her beautiful entrepreneurship journey with Christy-Anne Jewellery.

Behind the Seams at Kamango: A Tailor-Made Success Story
Business success story of June Omondi, the creative behind Kamango, takes us through her journey as an entrepreneur in the tailoring industry.

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.

Roger’s Jewellery: Master Goldsmith of the Garden Route
We sat down with Logan Harris to speak about creating handmade jewellery that lasts at Roger's Jewellery Studio in Plettenberg Bay.

5 Ways to Protect Your Pocket this Black Friday
Getting your small business ready for Black Friday? Check out these 5 small business Black Friday tips to get you through the rush!

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.

How to Start 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.

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.

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.

On the Rise with GOOD: Bread & Stuff
While life during the pandemic seemed to crumble, Good: Bread & Stuff was on the rise. Read on for why they are our merchant of the month.

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!