SmartSheets Blog
Practical guides on payroll, tax, and invoicing for South African businesses and freelancers.
How to Reduce Customer Wait Times with Virtual Queue Management
Learn how virtual queue systems help South African businesses cut wait times, improve customer satisfaction, and serve more people with less stress.
9 Mar 2026
How to Build a Testimonial Wall That Converts Visitors into Customers
Learn how to create a testimonial wall for your website that builds trust, boosts conversions, and turns happy clients into your best marketing asset.
9 Mar 2026
7 Best Free Payslip Generators for South Africa (2026)
We compared the top payslip generators for SA businesses. See which tools offer auto PAYE, UIF, BCEA compliance, and free plans.
2 Mar 2026
Domestic Worker Payslip: BCEA Requirements & Free Template
Complete guide to domestic worker payslips — BCEA & Sectoral Determination 7 requirements, minimum wage, UIF, and how to generate one free.
2 Mar 2026
How to Read Your Payslip in South Africa: Every Line Explained
Understand every line on your SA payslip: PAYE, UIF, pension, medical aid, gross vs net pay, and how to spot errors.
2 Mar 2026
SARS eFiling Guide 2026: How to Register, File & Pay Online
Step-by-step guide to SARS eFiling — registration, EMP201 submissions, ITR12 filing, and common errors to avoid.
15 Feb 2026
How to Read Your IRP5 Certificate: A Complete Guide
Understand every section of your IRP5/IT3(a) tax certificate — source codes, income, deductions, and how to spot errors.
15 Feb 2026
Employment Tax Incentive (ETI): How to Save on Payroll Costs
Complete guide to the ETI for South African employers. Learn who qualifies, how to calculate the incentive, and how to claim it.
15 Feb 2026
How to Collect Customer Testimonials That Actually Win New Business
Practical strategies for South African businesses to collect, manage, and display customer testimonials that build trust and drive sales.
14 Feb 2026
How to Calculate PAYE Tax in South Africa (2026)
Step-by-step guide to calculating Pay As You Earn tax using the latest SARS tax tables, brackets, and rebates for the 2025/2026 tax year.
11 Feb 2026
UIF Contributions Guide: What Employers & Employees Must Know
Everything you need to know about UIF contributions in South Africa — rates, thresholds, how to register, and how to claim.
11 Feb 2026
How to Create a Professional Payslip for Your Small Business
Learn what every compliant payslip must include under South African law and how to generate one in minutes — for free.
11 Feb 2026
Invoicing Guide for South African Freelancers & Sole Traders
How to create tax-compliant invoices, what to include for SARS, and tips for getting paid faster as a freelancer in South Africa.
11 Feb 2026
When and How to Register for VAT in South Africa
A practical guide to VAT registration — when it becomes compulsory, how to register with SARS, and what it means for your invoicing.
11 Feb 2026