Bob Group’s Everything Ecommerce extravaganza: A comprehensive event recap
Everything Ecommerce is an event series hosted by Bob Group, designed to provide ecommerce merchants with invaluable networking and learning opportunities. This event is designed to be both educational and inspirational, offering merchants an incredible opportunity to connect with esteemed local ecommerce experts and ambitious entrepreneurs. Our debut event took place at the Bob Group […]
How to choose a product that meets market needs
Choosing the right product is crucial for business success. It’s not just about having a great idea; it’s about ensuring that your product fulfills a genuine need in the market. This process requires careful research, a deep understanding of your target audience, and a willingness to adapt. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the […]
Making Black Friday & Cyber Monday work for you: Your FREE South African ecommerce handbook
At Bob Group, we believe in making ecommerce more accessible to everyone, so that all South Africans can buy, sell, and achieve their goals online. That’s why we’ve created this playbook to help you master Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With more than 20 years of ecommerce experience under our belts, we know how to […]
Unlocking Black Friday success: 4 Game-changing ways Bob Group is helping online entrepreneurs
In the dynamic world of South African retail, Black Friday has evolved from an American import into a firmly entrenched highlight on the nation’s shopping calendar. The numbers speak volumes: According to Statistics SA 2022, in each of the past three years, the fourth quarter, encompassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM), has witnessed staggering […]
Insights and highlights from Ecommerce Live 2023
The bustling halls of Ecommerce Live 2023 echoed with the excitement and anticipation of ecommerce enthusiasts, merchants, and industry experts from across South Africa. This year’s event was held on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre. It brought together a diverse range of speakers and ecommerce experts, providing invaluable insights and trends […]
Cracking the code: What to look out for in your next tech job
If you’re in tech or looking to jump in, what should you look for in a potential employer? You’d probably want fun and challenging tasks and feel like you’re making an impact. Plus, being recognised always feels great. Especially in a place that really values tech geeks like us! One of the most satisfying aspects […]
Strategies for shipping: A guide for ecommerce merchants
We’ve all been there. A new customer finds something they like on your online store, adds it to their cart, and then they see the shipping costs. Suddenly, the purchase they thought was a good deal doesn’t seem so appealing anymore. Shipping is a crucial aspect of ecommerce that can have a significant impact at […]
Sowing the seeds of success: How passion built a thriving ecommerce business in South Africa
Budding entrepreneurs are often advised that if they find a job they love, they’ll never have to work a day in their lives. While that may not be strictly true, it’s clear that passion is a real growth driver for small businesses. As with many other startups, the idea for Seeds for Africa came from […]
Never miss a package again: Unveiling Bob Box parcel lockers
When a package embarks on its journey from the point of origin to the end customer, it is not travelling alone. It shares its shipment with several other packages destined for the same region. However, as the packages reach a hub local to the customer, the focus shifts more towards the individual packages. In essence, […]
Five tips to start an ecommerce business
If you are in search of a side hustle or need a change in career, this blog contains five top tips for starting your own successful ecommerce business. 1. Determine what you want to sell You first need to decide on a product or service you want to sell. Start by doing some research to see […]
