New .co.za domain rules flagged
The dotZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has published draft rules aimed at further regulating the registration and operation of websites in South Africa. For local hosting companies that offer domain name registrations and registrar services, additional license...
1-grid tops the review charts with a renewed focus on online engagement
With adjusted level four lockdown upon us, we have taken some to reflect on how not only our customers, but we as 1-grid have adapted to the changes. While it's more important than ever for SMEs to move their businesses online, it’s also important for us to consider...
PayFast identifies how 1-grid is helping businesses move online
One thing that lockdown has taught us is the importance of having an online presence for your business. However, making the shift is often easier said than done. For many brick-and-mortar businesses, moving online may be deemed as a daunting task because of everything...
How To Boost Your Business While Working From Home
The Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdown have had an enormous impact on the country and businesses as a whole. Non-essential companies have had to cease operations abruptly, and those permitted to operate under national lockdown regulations have had to acclimatise...
1-grid Launches Professional Email For Business In South Africa
Due to the popularity of Office 365, 1-grid has recently launched an Email for Business Product following a unique per mail box service. With calendar sharing, collaboration tools and a clean webmail client, businesses will be able to connect with their customers and...
Recession Proof Your Website In 2020
Saskia Schuldig from 1-grid states that the 2020 budget speech raised concerns for various sectors upon the announcement of South Africa’s third recession since 1994. According to Statistics SA, the economy contracted by 0.8% in the third quarter and 1.4% in the...
1-grid Is Moving Budding Entrepreneurs Online
It is always heartwarming to witness South African small business owners in action. In early Feb 2020, we were introduced to Itumeleng Lekomamyane and his business Nton Nton’s. This small business started with a father hustling to raise his child. He is now a budding...
7 Things To Make Your Business Professional In 2020
1-grid CEO Thomas Vollrath said 1-grid encourages employees to try out different functions so that they find something they enjoy doing. “Not only does this result in a positive experience for the employee, but the company grows significantly thanks to their...
Awesome Perks South African Tech Companies Offer Their Employees
Technology companies are known to offer cool perks to their employees to keep them happy. Salesforce offers its employees Volunteer Time Off (VTO), which allows employees to take seven days of paid leave to give back to causes they care about and matches up to $5,000...
Preparing Your Online Business For Black Friday
With Black Friday upon us, how prepared are online retailers to deliver their goods and services? In this edition of Business Day Spotlight, our focus is on online retailers, the physical networks that need to be in place to fulfil orders and the work being done...