Small Business
Articles by payPod on running your small business.
October 6, 2024
Scam Alert: Your Customer might pay a Scammer instead of You
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...
ReadSeptember 24, 2023
Unlocking Capital: 6 Methods for Business Funding in South Africa
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,...
ReadSeptember 23, 2023
Online Payment Methods for Small Businesses in South Africa
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...
ReadApril 13, 2020
How to Start an Online Business in 2020 that Actually Makes Money
Cookie-cutter advice of years past not necessarily going to work in 2020, so I am going to take everything I have learnt in my ten years of online business, and form a clearer picture of what will...
ReadFebruary 22, 2020
5 First-Hand Tips for Staying Productive as a Freelancer
No productivity life-hacks here. I'm going to share real-world advice that will have an immense impact on your success as a freelancer or remote worker. I have been an online worker for ten years,...
ReadJanuary 6, 2020
How & When to Say No to a Client
Saying ‘no' is one of the most important things I have learned how to do during my time as a developer, business owner, and freelancer. Not saying no can easily lead to a far more enraged client...
ReadJune 4, 2016
4 Ways Starting an Online Business Turns Your Life Upside Down
I learned the hard way, that starting your own small business is extremely challenging. It's a known fact that most small businesses fail within a few years if they even survive the first three...
ReadJune 3, 2016
The Pros and Cons of Owning a Small Business
Whether you are looking to starting a business or already have, you might have already given thought to the pros and cons of owning a business. Personally, it took me many years to fully realize the...
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