Telephonic payment solution helps companies deal with Covid-19 challenges
VerPay enables verbal commerce as businesses adapt to serve their customers in contactless ways
As South Africa enters its third wave and lockdown restrictions tighten, certain businesses - such as those in hospitality - once again find themselves having to temporarily close their doors, while seeking alternative avenues to generate income, such as take-aways.
“The pandemic has forced us all to do business in new ways, and presented new challenges - as well as opportunities, says Dana Buys, CEO of VerPay Pty Ltd, a Cape fintech company that specialises in cloud-based payment.
“Not all companies have the means - or inclination - to go completely online. Many consumers still prefer dealing with a person, as opposed to solely an app or webs...