Terminal Blog

Examining Logistics as the Lifeblood of SMEs and Supply Chain

As the world goes digital, with more human activities taking place virtually and businesses finding a home on e-commerce platforms, we dedicate this blog post to delving deep into the role of logistics in the long-term viability of SMEs and supply chains in Africa and beyond.

Scaling your SME with Terminal: 6 Reasons Why Your Potential Customer Thinks it is Important

Growing and scaling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) goes beyond online promotion or reaching product-market fit, both of which are standard practices among startups and SMEs. On the contrary, establishing a workflow system that inevitably includes investing in management and automation technology is vital to scaling SMEs.

Logistics in Africa: Top 5 Growing Trends that are Shaping the SME Ecosystem

This piece will uncover some growing trends shaping the SME ecosystem within Africa and beyond. But just before proceeding to the list, it is crucial to mention that the African logistic landscape has since taken a new turn post-COVID pandemic.

The art of packaging. A guide to packing & weighing.

In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the subject of packaging and sharing tips on how you can optimise your packing and weighing process to ensure seamless deliveries for your business.

Understanding Customs & International shipments

In this blog post, we will explore the subject of customs duty and how it can affect your international shipments. From what custom duty is, how it is calculated, when you can expect to pay and how you may avoid it. We've got you covered!

Why you need a website for your business.

At this point in 2022, we probably don’t have to tell you that you need a website for your business. However, if for some reason you’re still not sure as to whether a website is worth all the hype or not. Here are 4 reasons why you should consider getting one today!

Shipping and Delivery 101. A guide to optimising your delivery experience

At Terminal Africa, one of our goals is to make shipping and delivery more accessible for businesses across Africa, so today will be giving a short guide on the rights and wrong as well as tips that could help you avoid complications.

Following up on your deliveries with Terminal

In this blog post, we share a few tips on what you can do to ensure that your delivery request with Terminal Africa goes smoothly e.g. reviewing your delivery information, packaging your item securely and contacting your delivery courier.

What exactly is Terminal Africa?

In order to answer this question of what Terminal Africa is properly, I’m going to point out 4 major problems I believe businesses face when they are trying to grow online and how Terminal Africa provides a solution for each one. With this, the concept of Terminal as a product and what it really does should be much clearer to understand.

Running an online business in Africa? Terminal’s got you covered.

Terminal is a web platform that’s making it easy for entrepreneurs in Africa to build and grow online businesses. It combines a no-code website builder with built-in solutions for payments, shipping and marketing. This makes Terminal a one-stop shop for any entrepreneur looking to launch and grow any type of eCommerce venture in Africa.