Hivve is now a Proud Member of Proudly South African

At Hivve Wholesale, we're thrilled to announce that we are now proud members of Proudly South African. Our unwavering vision has always been to uplift local brands and retailers, aiding them in achieving the growth and business milestones they aspire to. Through this commitment to local support, we not only fuel the dreams of entrepreneurs but also bolster our local economy.

In alignment with our values, it was a natural step for us to align with the Proudly SA buy local campaign, a beacon of dedication to local business quality, excellence, and economic development over the years. We're thrilled to be part of this movement, continuing our support for the aspirations that drive the buy local ethos.

Supporting Local Brands and Retailers in Difficult Operating Conditions

While South Africa is blessed with a large number of budding entrepreneurs who are eager to make their impact on the world, we understand the challenges they face in the tough South African market. Weakened consumer spending power and inflation, coupled with heavy competition from large companies who can deeply cut costs or worse, import low-cost goods, often results in brands and independent retailers struggling to make the impact they once aspired to.

We too have come face to face with these challenges, and they are so deeply entrenched that even the most ardent of believers in their entrepreneurial vision start to doubt themselves. It's all too common to start wondering, is there any room for smaller businesses, entrepreneurs who are still trying to reach their potential, and those without the budgets of a large corporate? And do I even have what it takes to succeed as a business owner in the retail landscape give these challenges?

The entrepreneurial journey is a tricky one, one fraught not only with external obstacles but significant internal doubts too.

Despite these challenges, it is also clear that entrepreneurship, and most importantly, small business growth, must be fostered locally if we wish to grow jobs, grow the economy, and prosper as a society. Research using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor has long shown that when we nurture local entrepreneurs, and grow their businesses to the point where they employ others, we make an impact¹.

That is why we founded Hivve Wholesale - to make this difference. And it is also the ethos underlying Proudly South African. Proudly South African has long been at the forefront of promoting the buy local movement, advocating for the procurement of locally made products and services. By becoming members, we're reinforcing our commitment to this cause and making it clear that our South African wholesale marketplace is part of a local movement aimed at the aspirations of local brands, retailers, and the economy.

Benefits for Brands on Hivve

• Credibility and Trust: Proudly South Africa is synonymous with trust, credibility, and quality. If you are approved as a brand on Hivve, retailers automatically have more confidence in your offering given their quality and local content criteria for membership.
• Increased Visibility: Brands gain increased visibility and exposure for their products as Hivve is seen as the go-to for local wholesale products.
• Networking Opportunities: Brands have increased opportunities to connect with retailers who are passionate about supporting local brands.

Benefits for Retailers on Hivve

• Access to Quality Products: As a Proudly South African Member business, Retailers can now source local wholesale products with ease and with the confidence that they are accessing not only local products, but quality products.
• Attracting Conscious Consumers: Retailers can attract conscientious consumers looking to make socially responsible purchasing decisions.
• Contributing to Local Communities: By sourcing local wholesale products, retailers can actively contribute to the growth and prosperity of their local communities, fostering goodwill and loyalty among consumers.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of local entrepreneurship and supporting proudly South African products and services.

Published on April 11, 2024 by Hivve Wholesale

Reference:

¹ Acs, Z.J. and Szerb, L., 2007. Entrepreneurship, economic growth and public policy. Small business economics, 28, pp.109-122.