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Learn How to Start A Digital Business

Practical, no-fluff modules covering company registration, market research, digital marketing, AI tools, Canva, SaaS, and more. No prior experience needed.

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Register your business
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Research your market
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Google, Meta & TikTok Ads
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AI tools for entrepreneurs
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Design with Canva
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Launch your online store
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Where to start

Starting a business in South Africa
doesn't have to be complicated.

We cut through the noise. Covering everything from choosing a business structure to understanding what SARS expects, so you can start with confidence.

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Company types

Sole proprietor, (Pty) Ltd, NPC. Understand the differences and pick the right structure for your situation.

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Tax essentials

Income tax, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF. Plain-English explanations of what applies to you and when.

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E-commerce

Set up an online store with Shopify, choose a SA payment gateway, and start selling to customers across the country.

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SaaS businesses

Recurring revenue, key metrics like MRR and churn, finding your ICP, and choosing the right billing model.

Market Research

Find out what people
want before you build it.

Learn how to use Google Trends, PriceCheck Merchant Centre, SEMrush, and Google Search signals to validate demand before spending a cent.

  • check Spot trending products before competitors
  • check Validate demand with free tools
  • check Use PriceCheck data to find SA market gaps
  • check Read Google signals like a pro
Google Trends market research
Canva AI design tools
Design & AI Tools

Create stunning visuals
without a designer.

Master Canva and the latest AI tools to produce professional marketing graphics, social posts, and brand assets in minutes, not hours.

  • check Design social posts, banners and logos
  • check Use AI to generate images and copy
  • check Build brand consistency from day one
  • check Canva is used by millions of people worldwide
Exclusive to SA

Real South African
market intelligence.

Learn how to use PriceCheck product and pricing data to compare listed offers across South African retailers, spot category patterns, and understand how competitors are pricing.

  • check Compare offers from Takealot, Amazon SA, Makro & more
  • check Spot product and pricing patterns
  • check Understand pricing in your category
  • check Sign up for a merchant account to list your products
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The full curriculum. Zero cost.

From business registration to AI-powered growth. Everything in one place.

1

Business Essentials

Tax, company registration, CIPC, and what you need to know before you start trading.

2

Market Research

How to validate demand for your idea using Google Trends, PriceCheck Merchant Centre, SEMrush, and Google Search.

3

Setting Up a Digital Home

Domain names, web hosting, and how to launch your online store with Shopify.

4

Marketing 101

How to promote your business online using Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, and SEO.

5

SaaS 101

What SaaS is, key metrics, finding and validating ideas, billing models, starter kits, and payment gateways.

6

Canva Essentials

Create professional graphics for your business using Canva templates, text, images, AI tools, and more.

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Essential AI Tools

How to use Claude, Google Gemini, and Canva AI to save time, cut costs, and do more with your business.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate after completeting the course.

Complete all modules and receive a personalised Certificate of Completion from PriceCheck's Digital Business Academy. Free to download and share on LinkedIn, your CV, or your website.

  • check Awarded upon completing all modules
  • check Personalised with your name
  • check Free to download as a PDF
  • check Share on LinkedIn to showcase your skills
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Digital Business Academy
Certificate of Completion
This is to certify that
Your Name Here
has successfully completed all modules of the
PriceCheck Digital Business Academy,
demonstrating practical knowledge of business essentials,
digital marketing, AI tools, and entrepreneurship.
Date of Completion
10 April 2026
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