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BOOST Cape Town is your trusted source for finding local businesses and connecting with the news, views, and people of Cape Town. Discover local businesses, services, events, stories, business news, press releases, and useful guides, all in one place. Whether you are looking for a business, something to do, or want to keep up with what is happening in Cape Town, BOOST helps you stay connected. For local businesses, BOOST provides a platform to get found, share your story, and connect with the Cape Town community.
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Every purchase at a Cape Town business does more than fill a basket. It pays a salary, supports a supplier, covers rent on a local shopfront and keeps money moving through the neighbourhoods you live in. When you choose the corner bakery, the family workshop or the freelancer down the road, you vote for the kind of city you want to wake up in. BOOST Cape Town exists to help you find those businesses, so your next stop is only a click away.
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Every business starts with a person who took a risk, and those people have stories worth hearing. Our interviews take you behind the counter to learn how entrepreneurs started, what they got wrong, what they got right and what they would tell the next person who wants to begin. Read one over a cup of coffee and you may find the idea, the push or the contact that changes your own plans.
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Business resources
How to Take the Perfect Google Business Profile Verification Video
Google may ask you to verify your Google Business Profile by recording a video of your business. The purpose is to confirm that your business exists at the stated location, operates as described, and is managed by someone with permission to access it. The process is straightforward, but preparation matters. You only get one continuous recording, so plan your route
The Best Ways to Get More Customers in Cape Town
Running a business in Cape Town means competing for the attention of people who have plenty of options. Whether you run a plumbing company in Table View, a hair salon in Claremont, a restaurant in the CBD or a consultancy in Century City, finding customers is part of running a business. The good news is that attracting customers does not
SEO vs GEO For Local Business in Cape Town
If you run a local business in Cape Town, you have probably heard people talking about SEO, AI search, and GEO, often in the same conversation and usually with very little explanation of what any of it actually means. For years, SEO was the main way businesses improved their visibility online by appearing higher in Google search results. Today, GEO,
Website Maintenance Services in Cape Town
Why Your Site Needs Ongoing Care You searched for “website maintenance services” because something on your site feels a little… off. Maybe it’s slower than it used to be, maybe something small stopped working, or maybe you just haven’t touched it in a while and you’re hoping for the best. Here’s the thing. Websites don’t usually fail all at once.
How Do I Become a Fitness Instructor in South Africa
If you’re passionate about health, exercise and helping others, becoming a fitness instructor in Cape Town can be a rewarding and flexible career. You don’t necessarily need a full university degree, what matters most is getting a recognized fitness qualification, acquiring real-world experience, and maintaining professionalism. With the right credential and attitude, you can work at gyms, lead group classes,
How To Drive for Uber Eats, Mr D, and Bolt Food
Is it allowed in South Africa? You are absolutely allowed to work as a delivery driver for more than one company in South Africa. In fact, it is very common, especially for independent contractors on apps like Uber Eats, Mr D, and Bolt Food. Many drivers use several platforms to increase their income and reduce waiting time between orders. Practical
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Give Your Time to the City
A city gets built by the people who show up for it. Join a clean-up, volunteer with a community project, mentor a young business owner or share a skill with a neighbour who needs it. Small acts add up, and a few hours from you can lift a street, a school or a start-up. Cape Town looks after you with mountain, sea and sunshine, and it asks very little in return.
Pick up the litter you see on the pavement, sort your recycling, carry your waste to a bin and encourage the people around you to do the same. A tidy street draws customers to the businesses on it, and every bit of effort you put in makes the city better for everyone who lives and works here.