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5 Good Reasons You Should Never Start a Business

Jethro Solomon | 2020-01-30

I love working on my own terms. I like choosing when to wake up and when to take my lunch-break. I also really LOVE making my own choices with product development and direction. Let's be real; who...

How to Market your Small Business Online - Without Adverts

Jethro Solomon | 2020-01-25

There is nothing more annoying than accidentally clicking an ad. Or trying to find the button that isn't an ad while browsing the internet. When it comes to online marketing, you don't want ads to be...

How & When to Say No to a Client

Jethro Solomon | 2020-01-06

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...

payPod 2020 Update - New Features & Payment Plans

Jethro Solomon | 2020-01-02

Six months ago, an announcement was made that new paid features would be introduced. While there were some delays, I am happy to announce that the much-requested features have now been made...

payPod Update - New Developments

Jethro Solomon | 2019-06-04

This is a follow-up to this announcement where I mentioned plans to develop payPod further, and requested feedback on what people would like to see. Based on the many feedback emails received,...

The Future of payPod

Jethro Solomon | 2019-05-14

First off, I would like to say "thank you" to all of you who continue to use payPod. Secondly, I want to apologize for the lack of attention I have given payPod. While payPod has continued to grow...

4 Ways Starting an Online Business Turns Your Life Upside Down

Jethro Solomon | 2016-06-04

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...

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Small Business

Jethro Solomon | 2016-06-03

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...

Tax Invoice Legal Requirements in South Africa

Jethro Solomon | 2016-06-03

Updated: 14 May 2019 As a small business owner or freelancer, it is easy to get caught up in all your sales and purchases that you forget about checking to make sure all legal requirements are met,...