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June 13, 2026 · 20 min read · Bronwyn Furno

8 SA E-commerce Case Study Examples for 2026

See 8 real South African case study examples of small businesses thriving online. Get simple, actionable steps to start your own store with Shopstar today.

June 12, 2026 · 15 min read · Dylan Klichowicz

Cash Flow Management: SA E-commerce Success Strategies

Struggling with cash flow management in your South African e-commerce store? Get strategies to control finances, forecast, and grow your business in 2026.

June 11, 2026 · 21 min read · Elizora Yarnell

10 Small Business Quotes to Inspire South African Makers

Feeling stuck? Get inspired with these small business quotes, plus tips for SA makers on how to use them on your Shopstar store and social media.

June 10, 2026 · 14 min read · Hannah Furno

Content Creator Meaning: SA Makers Sell Online

Learn the content creator meaning for SA makers. Use content to build your brand and sell products online.

June 9, 2026 · 14 min read · Dylan Klichowicz

Chargeback Definition: Prevent & Fight Them in SA 2026

Get a simple chargeback definition for your South African store. Learn how they work, prevent them, & fight them with our expert 2026 guide. Protect your

June 8, 2026 · 18 min read · Chris Edington

How Do You Get Paid on TikTok in SA? Guide 2026

Learn how do you get paid on TikTok in South Africa! Explore Creator Rewards, selling products with Shopstar, and more for 2026 earnings.

June 7, 2026 · 18 min read · Elizora Yarnell

How to Get a Business License for Online Sellers in SA

Learn how to get a business license in South Africa for online sellers. This 2026 guide covers CIPC, SARS, & local permits for makers & home-based businesses.

June 6, 2026 · 17 min read · Chris Edington

Your Subscription Business Model Guide for South Africa

Learn how to start a subscription business model in South Africa. This guide for makers explains types, metrics, and how to launch on Shopstar.

June 5, 2026 · 20 min read · Dylan Klichowicz

10 Ecommerce Business Ideas 2026 for South Africa

Discover top 10 ecommerce business ideas for makers in South Africa. Get tips to start selling handmade crafts & digital products today!

June 4, 2026 · 17 min read · Bronwyn Furno

How to Start an Online Shop: Your 2026 Guide for SA

Learn how to start an online shop in South Africa with our step-by-step 2026 guide. From idea to first sale, launch your dream business today!

June 28, 2019 · 5 min read · Bronwyn Furno

Stars of Shopstar – Corium

We caught up with Corium Skincare founder, Vuyisile Zondi to find out how a side-hustle became a flourishing local enterprise.

June 13, 2019 · 5 min read · Bronwyn Furno

Stars of Shopstar – KAMERS/Makers

KAMERS/Makers is an institution in the SA market culture. We caught up with Charl du Preez, their Online Marketing Manager, to get the inside story on how KAMERS became renowned nationwide without losing their soul along the way.

May 20, 2019 · 5 min read · Bronwyn Furno

The cost of running an e-commerce store in South Africa.

Confused by all the available e-commerce options? We break it down to make picking the perfect partner easy.

April 30, 2019 · 3 min read · Bronwyn Furno

Introducing Shopstar Pay

One of Shopstar’s main missions is to make selling online as easy as possible. With Shopstar Pay, we’ve taken a big step forward to do just that.

April 8, 2019 · 6 min read · Hannah Furno

How to make an online store for free in South Africa

Setting up your own online store doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. With Shopstar, you can make yours for free and in just 5 minutes.

March 20, 2019 · 6 min read · Hannah Furno

5 Reasons To Create An Online Store In 2019

Online shopping is all the rage in South Africa – but is it right for your small business? Here are 5 reasons you should create an online store in 2019.

April 11, 2018 · Bronwyn Furno

Stars of Shopstar - Houndslow Handmade

For our first-ever Stars of Shopstar feature, we caught up with Houndslow Handmade founder James Blanckenberg to find out what it takes to move from the corporate world to starting a business and being the captain of your own online shop.

Hannah Furno

TikTok Trends for marketing your online store

With 1 billion active monthly users, the TikTok app is far more than a teenage craze. It’s a genuine phenomenon, so if you’re new to TikTok, and marketing your online store using TikTok, stick around. For those already on TikTok, we’ve got some tips and inspiration for you, too!

Chris Edington

Ten Free Tools to Help You Start Your Online Business

When you’re starting out in business, you’re your own PR expert, stock controller, accountant, receptionist, and marketer. To that end, we’ve put together a list of ten excellent free tools to start and market your online business in South Africa.

Bronwyn Furno

SEO Best Practices for your online store in 2022

Have you ever done a Google search on your competition and wondered, “How did that business get up there?” In this article we break down the mystical world of SEO and show you a few ways you can start improving your strategy today.

How to Start an Online Health Store in South Africa

Now's the time to start the health store you've always wanted.

Hannah Furno

How to Start an Online Fashion Store in South Africa

In this article, we’ll explore the steps needed to not only get your online fashion store going, but also to start generating ROI.

Hannah Furno

How to Start an Online Electronics Store in South Africa

According to Statista, electronics and media are the second top-selling product niches in South Africa. Whichever way you look at it, now’s a good time to start an online electronics store in South Africa.

Hannah Furno

How to Start an Online Accessories Store in South Africa

Selling accessories in particular are a great way to dip your toes into the world of online retail. In this article we show you how to set up your store in four easy steps.

Hannah Furno

How to provide a first-class sales experience for your customers

Today’s consumers have a ton of options for shopping, both online and in real life. So we’re here to help you make the most of your customer service and improve your sales experience so you don't only make sales, but keep on making sales.

How to Choose a South African Payment Gateway

If you’re planning on selling via a website, you’ll need a payment gateway to handle customer credit card payments, and if you are going to sell to a South African audience, you‘ll need a South African payment gateway. In this article, we’ll empower you with the information you need to choose the right South African payment gateway. Your choice is critical, as it can impact cart abandonment rates.

Hannah Furno

Eight Easy Steps to Launch Your Online Store

In just eight steps, you could have the online store of your dreams up and live! All you need to do is follow the steps below to set up your store.

7 Cost-effective marketing strategies for small businesses

There is a world of digital tools and strategies that reward small B2B and B2C enterprises focused on serving their customers with an excellent product, experience, or service. To expand on this, we've put together seven tried-and-tested marketing strategies, including resources and tips that I’ve used myself, to help small businesses market on a budget.

5 Reasons Why You Should Use SnapScan’s Payment Gateway On Your Online Store

A great payment gateway offers your customers a simple, secure, seamless way to pay while streamlining your admin process.

3 Budget-savvy Ways to Promote Your Online Store

Here are three cost-effective marketing approaches that will pave the way to customer engagement.

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8 SA E-commerce Case Study Examples for 2026

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Cash Flow Management: SA E-commerce Success Strategies

10 Small Business Quotes to Inspire South African Makers

Content Creator Meaning: SA Makers Sell Online

Chargeback Definition: Prevent & Fight Them in SA 2026

How Do You Get Paid on TikTok in SA? Guide 2026

How to Get a Business License for Online Sellers in SA

Your Subscription Business Model Guide for South Africa

10 Ecommerce Business Ideas 2026 for South Africa

How to Start an Online Shop: Your 2026 Guide for SA

Stars of Shopstar – Corium

Stars of Shopstar – KAMERS/Makers

The cost of running an e-commerce store in South Africa.

Introducing Shopstar Pay

How to make an online store for free in South Africa

5 Reasons To Create An Online Store In 2019

Stars of Shopstar - Houndslow Handmade

TikTok Trends for marketing your online store

Ten Free Tools to Help You Start Your Online Business

SEO Best Practices for your online store in 2022

How to Start an Online Health Store in South Africa

How to Start an Online Fashion Store in South Africa

How to Start an Online Electronics Store in South Africa

How to Start an Online Accessories Store in South Africa

How to provide a first-class sales experience for your customers

How to Choose a South African Payment Gateway

Eight Easy Steps to Launch Your Online Store

7 Cost-effective marketing strategies for small businesses

5 Reasons Why You Should Use SnapScan’s Payment Gateway On Your Online Store

3 Budget-savvy Ways to Promote Your Online Store

Less reading, more selling.