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MerchGuru Launches to Help Businesses Turn Everyday Items into Brand-Building Tools

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

In a marketplace where every brand is competing for attention, a new player is redefining how businesses connect with their audiences through promotional merchandise. MerchGuru Promotional Goods Expert has officially launched, offering brands a smarter, story-driven approach to promotional goods — combining creative strategy, quality craftsmanship, and end-to-end service. Backed by Abstract7 Creative Media Solutions,…

A new buzzword is hanging over businesses as they rush into AI

eriinfo.com4 months ago08 mins

Companies are expecting to incur more costs as a result of poorly implemented autonomous systems. Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images Artificial intelligence capabilities are developing rapidly and companies globally are frantically trying to keep up and implement AI tools, but there are consequences to sloppy execution. In fact, 79% of companies globally expect to…

Reliable connections – the secret to thriving small businesses

eriinfo.com5 months ago08 mins

If you’re running a small business these days, you’re basically living and dying by your Wi-Fi. Everything’s digital: payments, checkout, even your grandma’s cake shop is syncing inventory with some cloud service. And when the internet bombs out? Boom. Everything grinds to a halt. Customers get cranky, sales vanish and you end up staring at…

Slashing transaction fees for Shopify businesses – TJ, Boodil partnership

eriinfo.com5 months ago011 mins

Unlock the potential of your online business. Transaction Junction (TJ), which positions itself as a leading southern African fintech innovator, has partnered with e-commerce payments company Boodil for the official launch of a new e-commerce payment solution for Shopify merchants. Engineered to empower businesses with a highly cost-effective, no-fuss, plug-and-play solution, the platform offers Shopify…

Africa

Africa: How Small Kigali Businesses Cashed in On Giants of Africa Festival

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

For the second time, Rwanda hosted the Giants of Africa Festival from July 26 to August 2, bringing together 320 young campers from 20 African countries. Over eight days, the event blended basketball, education, culture, and entertainment under the theme of “a borderless Africa.” Off the court, local business owners enjoyed the opportunities that came…

Survey: Businesses’ perception of data resilience readiness may differ from reality

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Understanding data resilience. ITWeb, in partnership with Veeam, conducted a survey on just how prepared businesses in SA and Africa are to recover from a ransomware or cyber attack, as well as the resources they have at their disposal to help them recover. A total of 208 valid responses were captured, with 64% of respondents…

SA businesses embrace GenAI – but strategy and skills lagging, finds 2025 Roadmap

eriinfo.com6 months ago07 mins

South African enterprises are rapidly integrating generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, but most are doing so without formal strategies, dedicated leadership, or the infrastructure required to maximise value and minimise risk. This is the key finding of the newly released South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025, based on a study by World Wide Worx…

Beyond e-mail: Why SA businesses are rethinking intranets in 2025

eriinfo.com6 months ago04 mins

A smarter, well-structured intranet can make a real difference. Ever heard the question: “Where do I find that document again?” It is one of the most common frustrations in the workplace – and usually a sign that something deeper is broken. In many organisations, productivity does not fail because of a lack of technology. It…

SA businesses embrace gen AI – but strategy and skills are lagging

eriinfo.com6 months ago07 mins

South African enterprises are rapidly integrating generative AI into their operations, but most are doing so without formal strategies, dedicated leadership or the infrastructure required to maximise value and minimise risk. This is the key finding of the newly released South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025, based on a study by World Wide Worx in…

From Invisible to Credible: How PR Supports Small Businesses

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Small businesses often see Public Relations (PR) as something reserved for brands with big budgets. Since PR focuses on building trust and visibility over immediate results, it’s frequently treated as a marketing accessory, not a business driver. But with more businesses fighting for attention online, PR has become a smart way to build credibility and…