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JP van der Spuy
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JP van der Spuy's Discussions

Monetizing your Online Startup
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Over the last few years I've seen some brilliant local startups, though few have been able to monetize their ventures to it's full potential. Personally, this is the exciting part of starting an…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicky Panton Oct 15, 2009.

Introduce your Startup to the Silicon Cape Community
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We see people discussing Silicon Cape, challenges and more, knowing very little (if any) about each other's startup.Use this opportunity to introduce your Startup, where it's based, what phase it is…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by DAMON-CRAIG LAPPING Jul 5, 2011.

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At 6:27pm on June 13, 2010, Richard CraibRichard Craib said…
JP, checkz out my latest blog post! Thanks for your tips back while I was still working from school ;)
At 9:56pm on March 29, 2010, Richard CraibRichard Craib said…
Unfortunately, I'm still in New York but you should meet up with Garreth Bloor (new SA Manager) - he'll be there. Maybe make contact with him on 082 722 2685 (don't yet have your info to forward to him, sorry).
At 9:39pm on November 24, 2009, Leslie MaliepaardLeslie Maliepaard said…
Nice trick at SiliconCape, JP. I'm still curious as to how you didn't burn the jacket ;-)
At 12:12pm on November 5, 2009, Deon C. LouwDeon C. Louw said…
Geeez, your name sounds familiar…Where you in Paarl Boys Hi?
At 1:30am on October 30, 2009, Ryan PomeroyRyan Pomeroy said…
Nice site but like most of them in the poll need some love on the look & UI side ;)
At 2:34pm on October 14, 2009, Grant PringleGrant Pringle said…
yebbo china ..im eventually on it!!
At 3:31pm on September 27, 2009, Tobie van ZylTobie van Zyl said…
JP , thanx for the comment. Besides you online stors, what else do you do?
At 11:49am on September 27, 2009, Justin BeswickJustin Beswick said…
Hi JP, I sent an e-mail through to mytrade address..fairly important..let me know if you get it. Thanks.
At 7:51am on September 23, 2009, Justin BeswickJustin Beswick said…
Hey JP, looking forward to meeting you - will send an e-mail to you 5 October to set a time...
At 2:53pm on September 10, 2009, Jacques BruwerJacques Bruwer said…
Yes yes, haven't spoken in ages how you doing mate ?

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Saleem Jaffer commented on JP van der Spuy's group 'Cape Town Startups'
Hi, I've set up bloomrr to use PayFast.co.za , which is the equivalent of a South African PayPal, so I think the hurdle you mentioned has been avoided.
Oct 10, 2011
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Nigel Cameron-Davies commented on JP van der Spuy's group 'Cape Town Startups'
Hi Saleem You will struggle to get this model to work in South Africa due to exchange control regulations etc.  The only on-line payment method accepted in PayPal and it is already monopolised through one of our major banks…
Oct 10, 2011
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Saleem Jaffer commented on JP van der Spuy's group 'Cape Town Startups'
Launched Bloomrr.com a while back, its been going pretty slowly - any ideas on how I can market this to the South African community ?
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Mytrade the Best Auction Website in South-Africa?

Hello Mytraders!



For those late bloomers who's slow on catching the latest news, Mytrade have been nominated in the 2009 South African E-commerce Awards in the "Best Auction Website" category. We would really appreciate a few seconds of your time to help us win this cool award. (Voting is only open until 30 October 2009).



The person to submit the most votes wins a New H2 Hummer! just kidding, but seriously, you don't even need to register. Now go to:… Continue

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 3:00pm

 
 
 

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