The Yoco team at the Happiness Factory.
durban

The Happiness Factory: 5 secrets to sweet success

Muhammad started the Happiness Factory in 2010 and has grown strongly since. See his five tips for small business owners.

Geoff Noble of Colombo Coffee in Durban.
durban

5 pieces of advice from Colombo Coffee

We caught up with Geoff Noble, owner of Colombo Coffee, to talk about his journey, coffee, culture and more. Check out his tips to help you.

The ladies of La Blosh Nail Boutique.
health and beauty

Taking La Blosh Nail Boutique to the next level

La Blosh Nail Boutique is in a competitive industry. When Sharon Maruva wanted to take it to the next level she turned to Yoco Capital.

Lizwe Thabethe of Project Inflamed in Johannesburg.
fashion businesses

Project Inflamed lights up menswear

Project Inflamed is the brainchild of Lizwe Thabethe. An exciting menswear label making moves in the Joburg fashion scene.

Natasha Napoli, the owner of Nourish'd Cafe in Cape Town.
cape town

How Natasha made Nourish’d Cafe and Juicery

See how Natasha went from working in her dad’s restaurant to making Nourish’d Cafe, and the winding path to Costa Rica and back in between.

Jennifer Cernades of Orejen in Johannesburg.
craft businesses

Orejen: Opening the door to business

Orejen began back in the 80s as a boutique homeware workshop, now it makes windows and doors for a niche market. See Jennifer’s journey below.

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Yoco Point of Sale app: Set up your store

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Staying connected: how Yoco’s customers played a pivotal role in innovation

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Meet Yoco Khumo Print: just when you thought it couldn’t get any smarter

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Support Small: Yoco merchants selling fabric face masks

10 ways to manage revenue in the face of COVID-19

The Yoco offices in Parkhurst, Johannesburg.

Growing your business with small businesses

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7 lessons from doing business during Covid-19 to take into 2021

What’s the deal with Instant Payouts?

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Master your craft: Focus on what you do best, and delegate the rest

A pic of the guys at Colombo Coffee in Durban in an article about motivating your employees.

Motivating your employees in busy times

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

Small business and financial inclusion in South Africa

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Carl Wazen on building successful partnerships

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

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The elevator pitch has left the building

The Small Business Pivot | The Yoco Guide

profitability

Simple solutions on how to determine your business’ profitability

An image of a stressed man in an article on the effect your business may have on your health.

Help! My business is hurting my health

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5 social media marketing tools for entrepreneurs

The Yoco popup store in Maponya Mall in Soweto.

Behind the scenes of the first Yoco Pop Up Store in Soweto

small business insurance

Small business insurance: our basic guide to getting covered

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5 ways to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Where to find business advice, guidance and inspiration

Flip your marketing strategy in time for silly season | Part 1

two women at a Yoco business networking event

Business Networking for Shy Entrepreneurs

The Yoco Go and its packaging.

Yoco Go reviews

keep it simple

Set your business up for success by keeping it simple

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5 things you can do to set your business up for success in 2021

A picture of a merchant working on the Business Portal.

Filter and export your sales history

How to deal with negative online comments.

Negative comments online: 9 tips for dealing with them

A photograph of the Yoco data team.

Meet the Yoco Data Team

4 advantages your small business has over retail giants

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7 reasons why Shopify is your ticket to e-commerce success

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SEO for Small Business: 5 quick tips to getting optimised for success