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7 Common Accounting Mistakes Small Businesses Must Avoid

2026-03-07

Common mistakes in accounting are errors or oversights that occur when recording, classifying, or reporting financial transactions. These mistakes can lead to inaccurate financial statements, poor decision‑making, compliance issues, and even cash flow problems if not identified and corrected promptly.

Simple Ways to Boost Cash Flow in Your Business

2026-03-06

Practical tips for businesses to keep money moving and operations strong

Major VAT Improvements Are Coming to payPod

2025-07-22

We're excited to announce a major upgrade to how VAT is handled in payPod - one that brings us in line with SARS requirements and provides you with accurate, professional VAT201 reporting based on...

Important Update: Upcoming Changes to payPod Pricing

Jethro Solomon | 2025-04-25

Since launching our paid plans five years ago, in January 2020, payPod has continued to grow and evolve. To continue delivering new features and improvements, we’ll be updating our pricing...

April 2025 New Features

Jethro Solomon | 2025-04-12

We've just launched some new features. We're excited to announce that you can now import your bank transactions. We currently support OFX and CSV files. Find out more by reading our guide: How to...

Scam Alert: Your Customer might pay a Scammer instead of You

Jethro Solomon | 2024-10-06

This scam has most notably involved transfers of large sums of money, but anyone can be a victim. Depending on exactly how the scam was carried out, you might be liable for your customer's loss. You...

New: Purchase Orders & Subscription Improvements

Jethro Solomon | 2024-10-06

We are currently working on new features and improvements for payPod. Here are some updates that just launched. Suppliers list and Purchase Order functionality for premium accounts. The ability...

Unlocking Capital: 6 Methods for Business Funding in South Africa

Jethro Solomon | 2023-09-24

I get it, trust me. When I first ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, the prospect of securing funding for my business felt like an uphill battle. The fact that it takes money to make money,...

Online Payment Methods for Small Businesses in South Africa

Jethro Solomon | 2023-09-23

Disclaimer: payPod is not affiliated with any of the providers listed in this article, even where we may provide integration. In today's digital era, accepting payments online is no longer a luxury...

New Mobile App & Recent Updates

Jethro Solomon | 2023-09-17

We've just launched the ability for payPod to be installed as a mobile app, along with other recent developments. payPod can now be installed on your Android smartphone or iPhone, and be accessed...