Everyone who sells anything needs a payment gateway to be able to accept payments online. There are a lot of options and it can be confusing. Many gateways have different pricing models, and it is important to understand which is right for your platform to be able to sell efficiently and receive your funds smartly. We will simplify the available options and who they work best for, the charges and how long it takes to set up.

In this 90-minute session we will look at:

• Why do you need a payment gateway
• Why you might need more than one
• The different gateways for different platforms
• Factors to consider when choosing a gateway
• Best practice and tips

About Ayshwarya Chari, Co-Founder

As a self-proclaimed science nerd with a Master’s in Microbiology, Ayshwarya started off as a corporate banker before finding her feet in the e-commerce landscape. Being a serial digital entrepreneur, there is very little Ayshwarya Chari doesn’t know about breaking out as an entrepreneur in the tech space. Her first foray into eCommerce was over a decade ago with the launch of kids’ clothing website 6ambabies.com, a platform for baby and child products sourced worldwide that were not available in the Middle East. After over the six years with the business, Ayshwarya really hit her eCommerce stride in 2016 with the creation of her second online store for kids – kidore.com, which featured a range of items priced at AED 100 or below. After two further years of driving the business strategy of the award-winning operation, Ayshwarya stepped away in 2018 to focus on consulting e-commerce businesses across a number of sectors, sharing her considerable experience to mentor them as they make their way through the online space. From fashion and beauty to baby & child, FMCG and interiors; Ayshwarya has worked with businesses at different stages in their growth journey to help them digitalize and scale their businesses. Now, as one of the directors of 1115Inc, Ayshwarya is perfectly positioned to provide the best guidance to you as you embark on your e-commerce business, whether as a first-time entrepreneur, entering the e-commerce space, or looking to take your company to the next stage of its development.

About Shraddha Barot Amariei, Co-Founder

With an Honors degree in finance behind her, Shraddha Barot Amariei is no stranger to the rush of taking a plunge to start a business mitigating the bumps in the road encountered along the way. She has spent over 15years  in the UAE and successfully launched three businesses in Dubai, including The Luxury Network Middle East where she directed the Dubai and Bahrain offices for over two years. In 2012 she launched White Label in what started as a passion project to help fellow business owners. With her steadfast belief that each brand can be uniquely positioned within a given market, White Label turned into a powerhouse content and brand development consulting company that has helped to market and develop over 65 international and homegrown brands, including Manolo Blahnik, Sarah Jessica Parker, Raffles Hotel, Bentley, Zaroob, Mezza House, Salt, Gossip Café & Desserts, Pinky Goat Lashes, Parlour Cafe, MASTI, F1 Amber Lounge, Pacha, John Digweed, Crossfit Gold Box, David Craig, Berri’s UAE and Galleria Mall. In addition to extensive experience with White Label, Shraddha is regularly appointed as a consultant by the Tourism Board of Abu Dhabi to execute concepts and events. Most notably she managed and spearheaded the Mother of The Nation Festival Souq Area for three consecutive years. As such, she brings over 15 years’ worth of hard-won marketing, branding, PR and events experience to 1115Inc and to help grow your eCommerce business to stand out within your chosen sector.