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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover how South African startups can enhance efficiency and productivity through Business Process Automation. Learn technologies, implementation strategies, and key benefits.
In the fast-paced startup environment, efficiency and agility are critical components of success. South African startups can leverage Business Process Automation (BPA) to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. This comprehensive guide explores the essential aspects of implementing BPA in your startup, providing insights into technologies, strategies, and best practices.
Business Process Automation refers to the use of technology to automate repetitive tasks and processes within an organization. It allows startups to minimize human intervention, enhance accuracy, and free up valuable resources for more strategic initiatives.
The first step to successfully implementing BPA is identifying which processes can be automated. Businesses are often surprised by the number of repetitive tasks suitable for automation. Common areas to consider include:
For startups, several technologies can facilitate automation:
RPA uses software robots to automate repetitive tasks across various applications, providing a simple way to enhance efficiencies without needing to overhaul existing systems.
Platforms like Zapier or Microsoft Power Automate can streamline workflows by integrating disparate systems and applications, allowing automated data sharing and task execution.
The implementation of Business Process Automation should be systematic:
For South African startups striving for growth and competitive advantage, Business Process Automation offers an unprecedented opportunity to improve operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs. By investing in the right automation solutions, startups can scale effectively, allowing them to maintain focus on their core business objectives and innovation.
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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover our comprehensive solution features designed to transform your business communication experience

Bidvest Data manages and continuously expand our own API where our customers would integrate and utilize our omnichannel services. We also provide integration services as part of creating digital workflows where our customers have publicly exposed APIs providing access to internal data and services.

Supports electronic “card not present” payment integration to secure ecommerce payment gateways. This enables tracking and reconciliation of digital payments for the ease of the consumer, and improved collections for our customers.

Bidvest Data provides end to end complex WhatsApp for business solutions driven through API integrations. This includes all WhatsApp template sending, self help services, with view and request statements services, make payments, and chat to live agents.

Provides pre-defined menu driven structured conversation, generative AI with natural language processing, and seamless transition to live agent chat support for a unique customer experience across various messaging platforms.