Networking isn't just about showing up, shaking hands and trading a few business cards. If it’s done well, it's a direct path to new clients, improved sales and potentially, real business growth.
Accounting isn’t just something to worry about during tax season. It’s the engine room of every decision you make, from whether you can hire, to when you should scale.
Estate planning is a critical process that ensures the effective management and distribution of an individual’s assets during their lifetime and after their death. It involves a variety of tools and strategies tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of the estate planner. Below, we explore some of the most important tools for estate planning.
While most businesses focus on funding or tangible assets, true value often lies in intellectual capital.
In the life cycle of every small business or start-up, one early trap catches many founders off guard: failing to separate personal and business finances.
Running a business requires leaders to make hundreds of decisions each year. Some of these are small and inconsequential. But others have the power to affect the company’s future, determine the happiness of its customers and impact the lives of all its employees.
“Protect Yourself – Use Only Registered Tax Practitioners” was among the first messages from SARS this year. The message also highlighted the risks of engaging the services of unregistered practitioners and provided an online look-up feature where a practitioner’s registration can be verified.
As a business owner or financial manager one of the most important decisions you will make is whether to buy or lease the equipment your business needs to operate.
Online meeting apps have absolutely boomed over the past few years. But in a post-COVID world, business travel is still an expensive necessity for many companies.
A balance sheet is a vital financial report for a business, providing a snapshot of the company’s financial health by detailing its assets, liabilities and owners’ equity. These are also used to calculate important financial ratios.
Building a small business on your own can be hard. It’s difficult to know just where each hour of work and precious cent should go to maximise growth. Product testing, marketing, website costs and infrastructure – these are not cheap and may be hard to put together all at once when starting out. This is why many turn to external investors for help.
In June 2019, Slack co-founder and CEO Stewart Butterfield declared that business email would be dead and buried within seven years. Now, six years later, email remains as strong as ever – despite the weaknesses Butterfield saw still being there.
Starting a new business isn’t just a challenging undertaking. It also comes with a list of tax liabilities and administrative obligations. Not to mention an impact on the business owner’s personal tax affairs.
In a world where market conditions and consumer preferences are constantly shifting, many business advisors tell leaders to be agile and adaptable if they want their businesses to succeed. While this can be effective, it’s even better for your business to already be positioned to take advantage of any changes that may occur.
An effective year-end business review can be a powerful tool for any firm. It identifies effective business processes and highlights areas for improvement, making it easier to formulate a solid plan for the upcoming year.
Africa, a vast continent covering 30.2 million square kilometres, is home to approximately 1.5 billion people, representing about 18.6% of the world's population. With its diverse climates ranging from hot deserts to tropical rainforests and frozen glaciers, Africa is a land of immense natural beauty and resources. The continent is rich in oil, gold, platinum, and diamonds, many of which remain untapped due to infrastructure and financing challenges.
Marketing is a tricky game with ever-changing rules. When your marketing doesn’t seem to be working and you aren’t getting the results you want, it might be time to go back to the drawing board.
Since the implementation of the Two-Pot Retirement System on 1 September 2024, SARS has taken note of the challenges the industry is experiencing. To this end, various enhancements have been incorporated into the SARS interface. These enhancements and changes inter alia include:
In South Africa, the role of trustees in managing trusts is pivotal to ensuring the proper administration and safeguarding of trust assets. Trustees are appointed to act in a fiduciary capacity, holding and managing assets for the benefit of the trust's beneficiaries. Their responsibilities are governed by the Trust Property Control Act and the trust deed, which outlines the framework within which they must operate.
Berlin, October 2023 — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations, improve customer experiences, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. A recent study published in the Journal of Business Management highlights the key AI applications being adopted by SMEs and the challenges they face in implementation. The findings reveal that while only 28% of SMEs have integrated AI solutions, those that have are seeing significant benefits.
Starting from 1 September 2024, individuals planning to withdraw from the savings pot of the Two-Pot Retirement System must be registered for tax. Unregistered individuals must complete their registration before applying to their relevant fund, as unregistered requests will be rejected by SARS.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate, making it an essential component of a modern business strategy. Here’s how you can incorporate AI into your business strategy:
South Africa, known for its diverse economy and entrepreneurial spirit, offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses. Here are some key steps to achieving business success in this vibrant country.
In April Treasury held a ZOOM conference around the proposed two pot retirement system. We have summarised some of the key issues raised.
