STILL WORKING FROM HOME? HERE’S WHAT YOU (REALLY) NEED TO REMAIN PROFESSIONAL

Everybody's got the working-from-home starter pack down pat. It starts with an Ergonomic chair (and if you still don't have one, we're plugging you here), a desk, an external hard drive, work-provided laptop, and while wireless earbuds are optional, you might want to consider those too. We figure that most of us have worked from home long enough to…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 4, 20220Comments

Life @ Home

WHAT NOT TO ASK SANTA FOR THIS CHRISTMAS: THE MOST ABANDONED TOYS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Every parent knows the frustration of buying their child a toy that they’ve been nagging about for ages, only for them to abandon it within a few days. Thankfully, according to Gumtree Marketing Manager Estelle Nagel, the local online marketplace can easily spot which toys didn’t live up to the hype by analysing the listings on its…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 7, 20210Comments

Life @ Home

GIVE THE GIFT OF THRIFT: SHOP PRE-LOVED THIS DECEMBER

To paraphrase the popular Christmas tune, it’s the most expensive time of the year. From stocking fillers and surprises left under the tree by little elves, to gifts that let our friends, employees, and clients know that we care, the festive period can be a major financial drain. The high cost of living and a recovering…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 1, 20210Comments

Out & About

FIVE GREAT GETAWAYS FOR SNOW-SPOTTERS IN SA

With snowfall predicted over the next few days, Gumtree has compiled a list of the best spots to catch the snow this weekend. Whether you’re in Jozi or the Cape, there are a couple of great spots to stay where you can experience the best of the snow. So if you’re wanting to hop into the car for a…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 23, 20210Comments

Let's talk Business

FIVE ONLINE SELLING TRENDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

The online classifieds industry is one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa, and consumer buying behaviour has changed significantly in the last two years. Michael Walker, head of marketing at Gumtree, provides the following insights for small businesses that sell online. 1. Optimise what you’re selling, and where you sell South Africans…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 20, 20210Comments

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FURBY MONEY TO BE MADE

Nostalgic childhood toys are the latest online selling craze. Claire Cobbledick, Head of Marketing for Gumtree SA, says the country’s biggest online trading site has seen a marked increase in listings of all sorts of play things from the past including matchbox car sets, vintage teddy bears, Star Wars memorabilia, dolls houses and Superman figurines. Cobbledick says…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 26, 20160Comments

Love

MAKE MONEY FROM MARRIAGE

Many newly married couples are sitting on a substantial pile of cash which they’re often completely unaware of. A Gumtree survey reveals that 40% of couples receive duplicate gifts on their wedding day and that many more get items they do not want or cannot use. Yet 70% of couples responded that they had not considered…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 14, 20160Comments

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TOP TIPS TO GET A FOOT IN THE EMPLOYMENT DOOR

If you’re looking for work in these tough times, the best place to start is online. Gumtree.co.za alone hosts as many as 55,000 live jobs to search through. The site also offers the chance to post a free Job Seeker ad. Claire Cobbledick, Head of Marketing for Gumtree SA, says the employment environment is very competitive at…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 12, 20160Comments

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STILL WORKING FROM HOME? HERE’S WHAT YOU (REALLY) NEED TO REMAIN PROFESSIONAL

WHAT NOT TO ASK SANTA FOR THIS CHRISTMAS: THE MOST ABANDONED TOYS IN SOUTH AFRICA

GIVE THE GIFT OF THRIFT: SHOP PRE-LOVED THIS DECEMBER

FIVE GREAT GETAWAYS FOR SNOW-SPOTTERS IN SA

FIVE ONLINE SELLING TRENDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

FURBY MONEY TO BE MADE

MAKE MONEY FROM MARRIAGE

TOP TIPS TO GET A FOOT IN THE EMPLOYMENT DOOR

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