https://shara360.com/blog Practical business guides for Kenyan SMEs — M-Pesa, PAYE, inventory, POS and more. en-ke business@dukakit.com (Shara360 Team) business@dukakit.com (Shara360 Team) Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:17:30 GMT https://shara360.com/assets/logo-wordmark-light.png https://shara360.com/blog https://shara360.com/blog/etims-guide-kenya-2025 https://shara360.com/blog/etims-guide-kenya-2025 eTIMS is KRA's electronic tax invoice management system — and compliance is now mandatory for most Kenyan businesses. Here's everything you need to know, including who must comply, the penalties, and how to get connected. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tax & Compliance Aisha Omar https://shara360.com/blog/mpesa-paybill-vs-till-number https://shara360.com/blog/mpesa-paybill-vs-till-number Both Paybill and Till Numbers let customers pay you via M-Pesa — but they work differently, cost differently, and suit different types of businesses. Here's how to choose. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Payments & M-Pesa James Mwangi https://shara360.com/blog/dead-stock-kills-cashflow https://shara360.com/blog/dead-stock-kills-cashflow Most Kenyan shop owners know they have slow-moving stock — but few know exactly how much capital it's costing them. We explain how to find your dead stock and what to do about it. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Inventory James Mwangi https://shara360.com/blog/how-to-reduce-dead-stock https://shara360.com/blog/how-to-reduce-dead-stock Dead stock — products sitting unsold — is one of the most common (and costly) problems in Kenyan retail. Here's how to identify it, clear it, and stop it from building again. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Inventory James Mwangi https://shara360.com/blog/fake-mpesa-screenshots https://shara360.com/blog/fake-mpesa-screenshots The fake M-Pesa confirmation screenshot is one of the most common fraud vectors in Kenyan retail. We break down exactly how it works — and the only reliable way to stop it. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Payments & M-Pesa James Mwangi https://shara360.com/blog/vat-returns-kenya-guide https://shara360.com/blog/vat-returns-kenya-guide VAT returns are due by the 20th of every month. Missing the deadline costs KES 10,000 or 5% of the tax due — whichever is higher. Here's the complete step-by-step filing guide. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tax & Compliance Aisha Omar https://shara360.com/blog/paye-calculator-kenya-2025 https://shara360.com/blog/paye-calculator-kenya-2025 A practical, step-by-step guide to calculating PAYE for your employees in Kenya — including current KRA tax bands, personal relief, and all statutory deductions. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tax & Compliance Aisha Omar https://shara360.com/blog/kenyan-payroll-checklist https://shara360.com/blog/kenyan-payroll-checklist PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, HELB — five statutory obligations every Kenyan employer must handle every month. This is your complete checklist. Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Payroll & HR Aisha Omar https://shara360.com/blog/pos-vs-spreadsheets https://shara360.com/blog/pos-vs-spreadsheets Excel is free. A POS system costs KES 500/month. But what's the actual cost of running your business on spreadsheets — in lost sales, stolen stock, and unverified payments? The maths doesn't favour Excel. Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Tips James Mwangi https://shara360.com/blog/how-pos-reduces-theft https://shara360.com/blog/how-pos-reduces-theft Cash shrinkage, fake refunds, and fake payments are the three most common theft vectors in Kenyan shops. A proper POS system eliminates all three. Here's how. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Tips James Mwangi