E-commerce payments in Africa: cards, mobile money and currency
E-commerce payments in Africa: which methods customers use by region, M-Pesa and MTN MoMo, multi-currency pricing, gateways and settlement tips.
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Industries articles and guides
Collecting payments in specific industries across South Africa and Africa.
Industries Industries Retainer billing for professional services firms
Retainer billing for accountants, consultants, agencies and IT firms: retainer models, billing in advance, overages, debit orders and scope control.
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Industries Tutoring payments: how tutors and training providers get paid
Tutoring payments made simple for tutors, music teachers and training providers: prepaid packages, monthly plans, course instalments and no-shows.
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Industries Collecting membership fees for clubs and associations
How to collect membership fees for clubs and associations: annual or monthly renewals, pro-rata joins, family memberships, reminders and reports.
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Industries Recurring donations for NPOs: set up monthly giving that lasts
How South African NPOs can set up recurring donations by debit order and card, issue Section 18A receipts, meet IT3(d) reporting and keep monthly donors giving.
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Industries Body corporate levy collection: a guide for trustees and agents
How bodies corporate, HOAs and managing agents can collect levies reliably: debit orders, special levies, utility recharges, arrears, interest and CSOS basics.
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Industries Rent collection for landlords: getting paid on time, every month
Rent collection in South Africa for landlords and agents: debit orders vs EFT, deposits under the Rental Housing Act, utility recharges and arrears.
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Industries Patient payments for medical and dental practices
How medical, dental and allied health practices can collect patient payments: upfront fees, medical aid shortfalls, payment links, payment plans and POPIA care.
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Industries Armed response billing: collecting fees for security companies
Armed response billing for security companies: monthly monitoring fees, installations, guarding contracts, debit orders and handling arrears responsibly.
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Industries ISP and WISP billing: collecting payments for internet providers
ISP and WISP billing: monthly debit orders, installation fees, equipment, pro-rata, automated suspension via webhooks and fewer failed payments.
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Industries SaaS payments in South Africa: how startups should collect
SaaS payments in South Africa: how startups should collect by card, debit order or invoice, plus currencies, VAT, dunning and webhooks to your app.
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Industries Gym membership payments: collecting fees for gyms and studios
Gym membership payments for gyms and fitness studios: debit orders vs cards, class packs, freezes, cancellations and the Consumer Protection Act.
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Industries School fees collection: a guide for schools and crèches
School fees collection for schools, crèches and aftercare: debit orders, payment plans, sibling discounts, arrears and the rules for public schools.
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