Business Cents: Recent Episodes
Cleo Johnson
Demystifying entry into the online business space in South Africa and giving you tips from industry thought leaders to get you started on your entrepreneurial journey.
All things e-commerce, VC funding, technology, finances, advertising, brand building, marketing and more.
Hosted by Cleo Johnson, Marketing Maven Forbes 30 under 30 BEA 40 under 40 TOP 100 influential young leaders in Africa Africa TOP 50 Influential CEOs M&G Top 200 Young South Africans 3 x MEA Market Award Winner *Founder of Nuecleo, Koko Kollection, Digital Moyo, and Selldorado
I sit down and chat with Jandre de Beer founder and CEO of v8 media who specialises in coaching and E-commerce advertising.
Are you in the planning phase or thinking of starting a business?
We unpack what a brand really is... and no, it's not your logo! Itu also shares 3 fundamentals you need to flesh out to be a successful brand that's competing in the online space.
A conversation with Heloise a registered accountant and tax practitioner shares insights into starting your business on the right foot from registration to paying tax. This includes side hustles and E-commerce businesses.
Chatting to Olwethu Mhlana CEO of Lulibomarket and Jessica Campbell, founder of shop epiphany about the benefits of using marketplaces and directories.
They drop some serious gems for those looking to get into the E-commerce space and those brands prepping for year end sales.
Getting started in E-commerce in SA
A mini crash course on how to get started in E-commerce in SA
I've covered platforms, products you can sell, payment gateways, dropshipping and couriers.
Local companies mentioned in my live:
@lulibomarket
@shopstarza
@yoco_za
@payfastsa
@nkybeauty (apologies for the mispronunciation)
@tippytoes_sa
@calendly.co
@booksyza
@maitribe_s
Link in bio for the hosting company I mentioned - R49 hosting and co. za domain for R112
Platforms/plugins:
@shopify
@woocommerce
@shopstarza
@wix
@yaga_za
@ecwid
@etsy
Yo-kart
@bigcommerce (dropshipping: digistore24.com or Green dropship)
@buymeacoffee
**correction - Paxi is R59 for a delivery that takes between 7 to 9 days.
Thank you for tuning in, if you have more questions, let me know in the comments below and I'll include them in our next episode 🌈🌈
Dr Chad Marthinussen is a Health tech + Biotech entrepreneur focused on decentralising each of these industries. He is the Founder and CEO of iNNOHEALTH technology group a VC backed collection of health tech and Biotech start ups.
We have a candid discussion about his experience in acquiring VC funding as well as his lessons in entrepreneurship.
To get in touch: chad@innohealthts.com
Serisha is the Founder & CEO of Laweyred Up, a tech startup that is digitizing the legal fraternity and tackling Gender-Based Violence in South Africa.
We discuss her sustainable business approach, charitable initiatives as well as being a woman in the tech space.
Lawyered Up
www.lawyeredup.co.za
Serisha@lawyeredup.co.za
+27 72 699 8012
Click Here
www.click-here.co.za
info@click-here.co.za
Art of Charity
www.artofcharity.co.za
info@artofcharity.co.za
Linked Tree:Â https://linktr.ee/serishabarrat
In this IG Live episode, Cleo has an insightful discussion about e-commerce advertising with Nanga Ntsume, e-commerce aficionado and Lead Strategist at Luna Digital.