Bringing people together through buying and selling

Bringing people together through buying and selling Pull quote: Being your own boss requires a certain level of discipline, which is a challenge I love waking up to every day. Yes, I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur because of my desire to serve people. Wetumwene Shikage

We facilitate the buying and selling of mainly second-hand goods for individuals or organisations. We also market local businesses using our online platforms that have a wide reach in local business and private platforms. We offer these services on our live website: e-sellnamibia.com, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook pages.

Inspiration to start the business came as the two founders saw the need to make buying and selling of second-hand goods safe and efficient in Namibia. They desire to make it easier for people to have access to goods and services at an affordable price.

Every business requires uniqueness in order to stand out. The co-founders assured that with E-Sell, you will get your money's worth and time efficiency.

“One of the benefits of buying products through us is that we provide warranty and proof of ownership on every item our clients buy or sell using our platform,” said Quisseque.

Trying to juggle their ambitions along with family responsibilities and their religious commitments continue to be part of their daily challenges. “We are still overcoming this every day by aligning our priorities and devoting the most time to what matters most,” said Quisseque.

One of the business philosophies the founders of E-Sell follow is that they do not engage in any transactions which do not benefit all parties involved, adding that expectations lead to disappointments.

Entering this industry requires one to be ready to serve and not only be ready to sell. The industry needs passion for the work as well as a serving mentality. Their services connect people and working with people requires one to have a growth mindset.

As a start-up it is almost impossible to operate in an isolated sphere. Many want to achieve great things birthed from great ideas, however in the growing Namibian economy there is a need now more than ever to work together. Networking creates opportunities for growth. It may be in gaining new clients or perhaps in building stronger relationships with suppliers to ensure a lasting and healthy relationship. Trust, inspiration, exposures, interactions, and pre-qualified referrals that you get through networking are special resources that can't be found anywhere else.

E-Sell contributes to society by bringing people together through buying and selling and minimising theft and scams. They have in many cases partnered with other start-ups as a sign that they welcome innovative ideas and use their platforms to promote local products and businesses.

Start-ups in Namibia, and all over the world, are facing an unprecedented crisis in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic. Day-to-day operations have been adjusted to be in line with the regulations set up by the government to ensure no further spread of the virus. Because of the nature of their business, it has been an easy transition into the “new normal”, putting themselves in the forefront of any transactions and ensuring that both the seller and buyer do not have any forms of physical interaction unless deemed fit and really necessary.

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