No If’s and BOTS about it- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the retail industry in very real and permanent ways. Thanks to international industry leaders like Amazon; retailers and customers alike are re-evaluating their buying and selling strategies.

Being a business owner is a lonely journey. Often leaving you to day-to-day dealings and contemplating business growth decisions all on your own.

What does it take to be a successful leader? Some say it’s the art of identifying and seizing opportunities.

Are you concerned that if you took a day off, that the office might fall apart without you? Do you worry that any time away is time wasted?

The festive season is nearly here and so is the need to make sure that all your boxes are ticked. To help you over silly season Merchant Capital has created a checklist to ensure your Budget, Staffing, Marketing and Stock requirements are met. Remember that if you need a cash injection to help you along, you can get a cash advance in 48 hours!

Black Friday, once only a North American marketing frenzy, has quickly been adopted by the South African retail market. But just because everyone else is doing it…does it make sense for your small business growth? Let us consider the pros and cons of Black Friday for small retail businesses.

“Expanding can only be done when a company is ready”. These simple yet wise words from Adolf Dassler, Founder of Puma, considers an important idea for entrepreneurs.

If your small business relies on telephonic reservations as a core component, you may be familiar with some of these daily downfalls: Like bad lines leading to unclear info gathering. Deposits or upfront payments can prove tricky to manage.