How the Coronavirus pandemic has affected traditional ways of handling business

It is no longer news that the world has been working very hard to defeat the malicious Covid-19 that has been wreaking its devastating effects over the past months. There are currently about 1.8 million affected people worldwide and every facet of human interaction has been altered by the virus – social distancing and lockdown […]

Things you can do to generate extra income during lockdown

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Getting an alternative source of income is becoming pertinent as more and more people are getting plunged into unemployment due to the pandemic. Even if you are currently employed and would want to earn extra cash or you do not have an active job, there is always a way for you to generate income from […]

Tips on how to build a web presence for your business

Ensuring your business has a strong web presence is a value that cannot be overemphasized because of its importance. Running a business is just a part of the wheel while ensuring that the business is easily noticeable online is another important part- both work hand in hand to help you achieve your business goals. Picture […]

How using escrow prevented me from getting scammed online

Online shopping has become a hobby for me and nothing has given me more satisfaction than searching for my needs online and getting them delivered to my doorstep. In fact, I have gotten so accustomed to buying online that I would gladly drive by stores, do some window-shopping and then proceed to buy from an […]

Digital Economy as the latest deal

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What is digital economy? Can you still remember the last time you bought an item physically? When was the last time you had to visit the bank to get your bank statement? As a seller or service provider, when was the last time you went through the stress of showing your goods or end product […]

Now is the time to take that business online

Now is the time to take that business online With the digital economy firmly taking root in our everyday patterns of handling business, there is an increase in the need for businesses, either small or big to have an online presence. However, building an online presence is not only a necessity when you render online […]

3 reasons why online marketplaces should embrace Escrow

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Online marketplaces like Fiverr, Jiji, Jumia, and Konga along with social channels like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have made digital commerce a lot easier for buyers and sellers in Africa. However, one friction point that still exists is in the payment processes across these platforms. Typically, most marketplaces allow sellers and service providers list their […]