The COVID-19 Small
Business Guide
The Yoco guide to surviving a pandemic. Our resources, events, and
downloadables for small business owners in one place, updated daily.
The COVID-19 Small
Business Guide
The Yoco guide to navigating a pandemic. Our resources, events, and
downloadables for small business owners in one place, updated daily.
We're in this together
The impact of COVID-19 has been devastating for small businesses of every kind, around the world. From loss of business entirely to finding ways to shift to e-commerce rapidly, entrepreneurs in South Africa are being forced to adapt fast. We will be by your side through it all. Our guide contains the best resources and information to help you navigate this challenging time.
Your business finances
and COVID-19
Surveying the damage done to your business is the first step to recovery. Here is a checklist for how to evaluate the financial state of your business during and after national lockdown.
Your wellbeing during
a pandemic
You might be inclined to try to be as productive as possible but during a pandemic, productivity can't always come first. Mental health and wellbeing are equally as important.
Your network
and COVID-19
It might seem like there's not a lot you can do during the COVID-19 national lockdown but the one thing you can do is start talking! To your friends, family, employees, and customers.
Priority reading
Introducing Yoco’s online payment suite
With Yoco’s new online payment suite, merchants can reignite their cash flow and begin doing business online.
5 ways to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic
To keep your business afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, you will need to cut costs as critically as you can.
Relief funding for small businesses during COVID-19
A number of private and state entities have set up relief funding schemes to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payment solutions for lockdown and beyond
Gift Vouchers
Create and sell your own online gift vouchers, all through your Yoco app or Business Portal. Made for your customers to support you whenever they can.
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Payment Page
A simple way to create a personalised online page where customers can pay you. Create your Payment Page, share it in seconds and start accepting payments.
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Payment Request
A simple way to request and accept online card payments from your customers. You send the request, they pay you with their credit card from wherever they are.
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More Reading
How to set up a simple online store with Shopify
Shopify has extended their free trial option to 90 days for new customers who want to set up a simple online store in the wake of COVID-19.
Where to from here? Katlego Maphai on rebuilding small business
Yoco CEO, Katlego Maphai, writes a letter to merchants on breaking barriers and rebuilding small business in the wake of lockdown and civil unrest.
8 reasons why you should choose WooCommerce for your online store
WooCommerce, Wix, or Shopify? Here are 8 reasons why WooCommerce is a good option for small businesses.
Knowledge Centre
Stay informed
The National Institute for
Communicable Diseases
World Health Organisation
(WHO)
Solidarity Fund
Debt Relief Fund
Registration
South African
Resource Portal
