insights and advice

ICYMI: The best of ‘22 blog roundup

2022 has been a year, so you’re forgiven if you haven’t had a chance to read all of our blogs. As our holiday gift to you, we’ve rounded up some of our best blogs. From practical tips on wooing customers and mastering SEO to future-proofing your business and using TikTok …

railways cafe
food, drink and hospitality

Full steam ahead for Railways, the (not-so-little) restaurant that could

Railways restaurant is more than just the story of a guy with a monkey on his back (literally), it’s an epic tale that transcends the mundane.

finances and funding

Banting Baker Gigi: How this stuntwoman flipped to ruling a keto empire

This queen of keto is a badass business warrior who pulled off the greatest entrepreneurial stunt of all: HYPERGROWTH during lockdown!

events

Yoco Meets | Women in Business: Thriving as Underdogs

At our Yoco Meets dedicated to women in business, these inspiring entrepreneurs shared their tips for beating the odds and thriving as an underdog.

yoco

It’s Time to Grow. Announcing our Series C Funding Round!

We are proud to announce that we have secured over R1.2 billion in funding. A big step towards realising our vision of Open Commerce.

MBV emporium
retail businesses

MBV Emporium: a dream shop filled with conversation starters

Vanessa Govender’s MBV Emporium is the manifestation of her lifelong passion for collecting and sharing beauty, thriving no matter the odds!

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How to get your small business ready for the peak season with Yoco

A customer shopping at Patagonia in Cape Town using Yoco.

Yoco Point of Sale app: Set up your store

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Safeguarding your business finances during COVID-19

E-commerce UX: how to build a user-friendly online store

A screenshot of the Yoco Settlement screen in the app.

When will I get my money?

working from home

7 tips for boosting your morning routine while working from home

loadshedding-yoco

Loadshedding and your business

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How to stay connected through the COVID-19 outbreak

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Tips and ideas to get your business ready for summer

Part 2: Looks fade. Personalities don’t.

getlion-blog

Introducing getlion: the ultimate “super-app” for entrepreneurs

A barista in an article about increasing tips the Yoco way.

How to increase your tips – the Yoco way

covid-19-digital-strategy

Part 1: Strategy before Social for small businesses

wordpress

How to use WordPress to build an online store

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Social Media: How to Communicate During a Crisis

The Yoco founders at the POS launch.

The Yoco Point of Sale Launch

Brand Animation Reveal

Where to from here? Katlego Maphai on rebuilding small business

Julie Taylor, founder of Guns & Rain.

How to go from corporate to business

10 tips for reopening your beauty business safely

Yoco Capital

Everything you need to know about using Yoco Capital to level up

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5 ways to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic

The top apps for entrepreneurs.

Top 8 apps for entrepreneurs

Acid Food and Wine Bar & Yoco: A Recipe for Success

An image of an old typewriter in an article about financial inclusion.

Small business and financial inclusion in South Africa

why-woocommerce-wordpress

8 reasons why you should choose WooCommerce for your online store

business skills

5 business skills to improve to level up as an entrepreneur

Top 6 benefits of customer loyalty programs for small businesses

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A marketer’s guide to gift vouchers

The Small Business Pivot | Pandemic-inspired reinvention

cash-saving-tips

Five cash saving tips you probably haven’t thought of

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Small businesses and Coronavirus: the way ahead

Easy ways to increase Easter sales.

6 easy ways to increase Easter sales

Yoco Khumo

Flip your marketing strategy in time for silly season | Part 2

special-risk-cover

Special Risk Cover: How Sasria can help protect your small business from riots

An image of a coffee shop in an article on beating a sales slump.

Beat the sales slump: working on your marketing