CRM for Small Businesses: Building Customer Relationships for Sustainable Growth
In today’s competitive landscape, strong customer relationships are the cornerstone of success for any business, especially for local small enterprises. Building and nurturing these connections is crucial for driving growth, fostering loyalty, and ensuring long-term profitability. However, managing customer data, interactions, and relationships can be a daunting task, particularly for small businesses with limited resources….
How to Get More Local Customers with Local SEO
Local SEO is essential for small businesses that want to attract more customers from their local area. By optimizing your online presence for local search, you can improve your visibility in local search results and drive more traffic to your website and business. How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile Listing Your Google Business Profile…
Social Media Marketing For Local Businesses
Are you a small business owner in Randburg? If so, you can’t afford to ignore social media marketing. These days, having an online presence is crucial for reaching potential customers and growing your business. Why Social Media Marketing? Social media allows you to connect with your local community and promote your products or services in…
The Power of Video for Local Businesses
Over the last decade or so, video has emerged as a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. For local businesses, in particular, video marketing presents a unique opportunity to connect with their target audience, showcase their products or services, and stand out in a crowded market. Local businesses often face the challenge of limited resources…
Draft CoJ Tariff Increases for 2024/25
Today, the City of Johannesburg tabled its draft budget & tariffs for the 2024/25 financial year starting 1st July 2024. Public participation and opportunities for comment will follow. In Region B, the first meeting is scheduled for Wed 10 April from 4pm until 8pm at the Danie Van Zyl Hall in Claremont. It will be…
Turn Website Visitors into Customers: Actionable Strategies to Drive Traffic
By Derrick Markotter You’ve built a stunning website, a digital storefront gleaming in the online world. But here’s the thing: a website alone isn’t enough. You need traffic, a steady stream of visitors to turn into loyal customers. That’s where conversion magic comes in, transforming curious browsers into raving fans. The struggle is real, though….
Your Website Isn’t Making You Money? Fix That. Now.
By Derrick Markotter Let’s face it. Your website is like a salesperson in your online store. But unlike a real salesperson, it never sleeps and works 24/7. So, why isn’t it bringing in the big bucks? Because it’s probably not optimized for conversions. That fancy word just means your website isn’t turning visitors into paying…
Why Every Johannesburg Business Needs Email Marketing
By Derrick Markotter In the competitive business environment of Johannesburg, standing out from the crowd is crucial. While social media and other marketing channels have their place, one tried-and-true method reigns supreme: email marketing. Building an email list and sending regular, engaging emails offers a multitude of benefits for businesses of all sizes. Here are…
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Speech by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the Nelson Mandela University
Climate change and policy coordination: What can central banks do? A public lecture by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, 19 October 2023 Introduction Last year’s floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) reminded us yet again that climate change is real and can devastate households, businesses and property….

























