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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Payments & billing blog for South African businesses - page 3
Practical guides on payment gateways, subscription billing, debit orders, VAT invoicing, reconciliation and payment compliance for South African and African businesses.
Industries Compliance POPIA payment data compliance: a practical guide for merchants
How POPIA applies to payment data: what counts as personal information, security safeguards, operators, breach reporting and cross-border transfers for SA merchants.
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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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Guides Sage accounting integration for payments: cloud vs Pastel
How a Sage accounting integration gets your card, EFT and debit order payments into Sage Accounting or Pastel, with the right VAT codes and far less capturing.
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Guides Revenue reports for small businesses: the 6 worth running monthly
Which revenue reports a small business actually needs: revenue by period, customer, product and payment method, plus recurring revenue and refunds, with examples.
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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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Invoicing Recurring invoices: a practical guide for South African businesses
Recurring invoices explained: when to use them, how to set them up, VAT and numbering rules, and how to pair them with card, debit order or pay-by-link collection.
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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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Guides Payment gateway vs payment processor: what's the difference?
Payment gateway vs payment processor explained simply: who does what in a card payment, where acquirers and card schemes fit, and what it means for your fees.
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Subscriptions Customer onboarding for recurring billing: a checklist
Customer onboarding for recurring billing that prevents failed payments and disputes: data to capture, payment setup, welcome messages and first bill.
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Payments Card declined reasons: what the codes mean and what to do
Common card declined reasons explained for South African merchants: what decline codes mean, which ones to retry, and what to tell customers so the sale isn't lost.
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Guides How to automate your billing process in 7 steps
How to automate your billing process step by step: standardise pricing, then automate invoicing, collections, reminders, reconciliation and sync.
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