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Odoo vs Shopify in South Africa: Costs, Setup and Running Your Online Store

Hatton Locks Business Systems, Andre Venter

Odoo vs Shopify in South Africa: Costs, Setup and Running Your Online Store

First, the business needs a website A physical shop needs premises that work for both customers and the business. The shopfront attracts attention, the sales floor presents the products, and behind th...

E-Commerce Odoo Small Business

Oct 8, 2026

Business Software for Small Businesses in South Africa: How to Choose the Right Systems

Hatton Locks Business Systems, Andre Venter

Business Software for Small Businesses in South Africa: How to Choose the Right Systems

A business can outgrow its systems long before it considers itself a large company. Sales increase, more people become involved, and the spreadsheets that once kept everything organised start producin...

Accounting Software Enterprise Resource Planning Small Business

Oct 5, 2026

ERP Implementation: How to Choose a Consultant Who Understands Your Business

Hatton Locks Business Systems, Andre Venter

ERP Implementation: How to Choose a Consultant Who Understands Your Business

What is ERP implementation, and what should it achieve for your business? ERP implementation is the work of introducing enterprise resource planning software into a business and establishing how peopl...

Enterprise Resource Planning Odoo Small Business

Oct 1, 2026

Conversations with Your ERP System: What If You Could Ask Your Business Anything?

Hatton Locks Business Systems, Andre Venter

Conversations with Your ERP System: What If You Could Ask Your Business Anything?

Conversations with Your ERP System What would you ask if you could have a conversation with your entire business, and receive the answers before the meeting ended? “How profitable were our service con...

Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning Small Business

Jul 25, 2026

From Market Intelligence to Revenue: A Client-Acquisition Operating System for Marketing Agencies

Hatton Locks Business Systems, Andre Venter

From Market Intelligence to Revenue: A Client-Acquisition Operating System for Marketing Agencies

Turning a target market into something operational The strategy may define the target market precisely: medium-sized manufacturers in particular regions, operating with a certain level of complexity a...

Enterprise Resource Planning Marketing Technology Small Business

Jul 19, 2026

MCP, What is it and why is it important?

Hatton Locks Business Systems, Andre Venter

MCP, What is it and why is it important?

MCP: The Interface Between AI and Software Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday business. Software vendors are increasingly competing on how effectively their products use AI, and users...

Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning Small Business

Jun 22, 2026