According to Mark Chirnside, PayU CEO, the opportunity is ripe for local entrepreneurs to start their own online business. "Only about 1.5 million of the 13.6 million South Africans who are currently online are shopping online. This shows how much opportunity for growth there is in the local market as the South African internet user base expands and matures." As industry leaders in the respective fields of online payment and internet service providers, both companies have assembled a cast of experts who will offer attendees the practical advice needed to develop and launch a successful online business.
Head of small business at MWEB, Paul Hobden will give an overview on some of the most cost effective ways to take your business online and offer practical advice on effective website design, time saving tips and the importance of backups and security. Charles Elliman, head of sales at PayU will offer insight into the latest trends and opportunities in e-commerce in South Africa, and will advise on the latest technology available to assist in building a successful e-commerce site. The discussion will also touch on the requirements and resources needed to sell online and will explore different e-commerce business models.
Internet Express Couriers started in 1998 and was the first company to offer a complete courier solution to the South African online community. Geoff Milton, Internet Express Couriers CEO, will unpack this vital final step in the transaction cycle, and will discuss the logistical challenges of e-commerce and how to solve them.
Those who are interested to gain a deeper understanding of the online retail environment should email az.oc.bewm@1stneve in order to secure their place at the workshop.
