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Five security tips for anyone wanting to start an e-commerce store

An increasing number of people with an entrepreneurial mindset are setting up e-commerce sites, thanks to increased access to the Internet and mobile services, a growing middle class and the availability of online tools that are easy to use.

By Daryl Blundell

22 Jun 2016

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A McKinsey & Company report recently revealed that e-commerce could account for 10% of retail sales in Africa’s largest economies by 2025.

Unfortunately, this growth is also attracting the interest of cyber criminals, ready to take advantage of unsuspecting Small & Medium Business owners.

Read more on Ventureburn.com.

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