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The 5 Questions You Must Ask Before Making Your Business Resolutions

January 7, 2026
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” (Peter F. Drucker, Business Management Guru) Entrepreneurs are hardwired to look forward, and chase the next win. This constant looking ahead can create a costly strategic blind spot. When you rush past December’s data to write January’s plan, you run the risk of missing the critical […]

Harnessing the New Year’s “Fresh Start Effect” for a Great 2026

January 7, 2026
“A fresh start is not a place, it is a mindset.” (Jordan Peterson) The beginning of the new year can be more than another Monday morning: it can be a powerful psychological reset button. The ‘fresh start effect’ comes after milestones, like New Year’s or anniversaries, that help people believe they can become better versions […]

Outlook 2026: Moving Forward with Confident Resilience

January 7, 2026
“The outlook is clear: resilience and innovation will define Africa’s growth story.” (Ignatius Sehoole, CEO of KPMG South Africa) “A continent brimming with optimism.” This is how KPMG’s 11th Africa CEO Outlook describes Africa. Among the African CEOs surveyed, 63% expressed optimism about their country’s growth prospects and 78% expressed strong business confidence. Over the […]

Our Top Tips for Communicating Price Changes

January 7, 2026
“People don’t mind price increases as much as they mind surprises.” (Robert Cialdini, Psychologist and Business Author) Costs go up and so do prices. And yet most businesses raise prices later than they should. A global study by Simon-Kucher found that less than a quarter of companies adjust prices multiple times a year as needed, […]

Your Tax Deadlines for January 2026

January 7, 2026
07 January – PAYE submissions and payments 19 January – End of Filing Season 2025 for Provisional Taxpayers and End of Filing Season 2025 for Trusts 23 January – VAT manual submissions and payments               29 January – Excise duty payments 30 January – VAT electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable. […]

R&R for Better Business Performance? Here’s how…

November 26, 2025
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” (Mark Black) By prioritising rest and relaxation (R&R) over the holidays, businesses can cultivate a healthier, more productive, and more resilient workforce – which ultimately leads to sustained high performance. Here’s why R&R matters for your business performance… And how to help your team make […]

NPO? NGO? NPC? PBO? What’s the Difference Anyway?

November 26, 2025
“A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.” (Henry Fielding, English writer and judge) Across the country, tens of thousands of groups run feeding schemes, environmental projects, schools, clinics, and training centres, often built on passion rather than profit. […]

Outstanding Tax Debt? SARS’ Expedited Debt Compromise Ends 31 December 2025

November 26, 2025
“The South African Revenue Service is always ready to assist taxpayers to fulfil their legal obligations.” (SARS) Acknowledging that taxpayers often find it difficult to settle tax debt due to financial challenges, SARS has launched an expedited debt compromise process to help eligible taxpayers settle outstanding tax debts swiftly and on more favourable terms. The […]

Moving from Freelancer to Employer: The Complete Guide

November 26, 2025
“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” (Walt Disney) Faced with rising demand, every successful solo-business person or freelancer will start wishing they had someone around who could help. But deciding to hire means planning for ongoing salary […]

Your Tax Deadlines for December 2025

November 26, 2025
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Your Year-End Business Checklist: 10 Essential Tasks

October 29, 2025
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” (Winston Churchill) Can you believe November is upon us already? But instead of panicking about Christmas presents, it’s time to get strategic. The end of the year presents a crucial opportunity to settle outstanding matters, measure your business’s progress, and establish a strong foundation […]

Surviving Trust Tax Season 2025 – And Beyond

October 29, 2025
“Trustees remain accountable for all tax matters of a trust, regardless of the economic activity of the trust.” (SARS) The official trust filing season for the 2025 year of assessment is now open for both provisional and non-provisional taxpayers – and SARS has issued stern warnings to trustees to fulfil their tax obligations.  Who must […]

Time Is Money: 8 Timesaving Tips Every Business Leader Should Utilise

October 29, 2025
“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” (Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) In business it’s too easy for an entrepreneur or business leader to mistake being busy for being effective. Working long hours with back-to-back meetings can look like productivity – but […]

How Your Payment Terms Could be Damaging Your Business

October 29, 2025
“Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.” (Benjamin Franklin) Extending 30-, 60- or 90-day payment terms may seem like a simple trick to help your sales teams convert sales, smooth negotiations and boost customer service. What you may not recognise, though, is that those terms are not neutral commercial niceties […]

Your Tax Deadlines for November 2025

October 29, 2025
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This Halloween, Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings

September 29, 2025
“Profile hijacking points to pervasive cybercrime with global links.” (Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner) The Tax Ombud has again warned South Africans about the concerning increase in eFiling profile hijackings, which has spurred the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) to launch a survey of taxpayers’ experiences and a systemic investigation into SARS. What is eFiling […]

Salary Sacrifice: Why Founders Should Always Pay Themselves

September 29, 2025
“Paying yourself isn’t selfish, it’s sustainable. The goal is to strike a balance that supports your personal life without compromising the growth of your company.”  (Salim Omar, CPA and serial entrepreneur) Many founders see skipping their own salary as a noble way to fund growth. In reality, underpaying yourself often backfires. Research shows that 82% […]

Adapt or Suffer: How to Keep Your Business Afloat in a Changing Climate

September 29, 2025
“Taking bold action on climate change simply makes good business sense. It’s also the right thing to do for people and the planet.” (Richard Branson) Climate change impacts the fundamentals of business operations. Rising heat affects productivity, floods and storms damage infrastructure, droughts disrupt supply chains, and new regulations increase compliance costs. Many leaders still […]

Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success

September 29, 2025
“Accounting is the language of business.” (Warren Buffett) Increasingly, banks and other organisations are requiring businesses to submit up-to-date management accounts when applying for finance. This is because these compact financial reports enable business analysis even when the latest annual financial statements are not yet available. Management accounts also offer owners and managers timely, accurate […]

Your Tax Deadlines for October 2025

September 29, 2025
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Wills Month 2025: How to Have the Last Word

August 27, 2025
“Life is short, there is no time to leave important words unsaid.” (Paulo Coelho, Author) Having “the last word” is defined as having “the final decision-making power or authority in a matter.” South Africans have the right to have the last word about how their assets are disposed after their passing – but exercising this […]

What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

August 27, 2025
“Finance is effectively the rhythm section of a company. It creates the company cadence that every company needs.” (John Baule, CPA and ecommerce expert) You can’t grow a business without a clear handle on your numbers. But too many business owners still confuse bookkeeping and accounting. These roles do have some overlap, but they serve […]

Top Complaints Against SARS – And How We Help You Avoid Them

August 27, 2025
“He said that there was death and taxes, and taxes were worse, because at least death didn’t happen to you every year.” (Terry Pratchett) In SARS jargon, a ‘systemic issue’ is the underlying cause of a complaint that affects many taxpayers. These systemic issues may have to do with the way SARS systems function, how […]

The Emotion-Based Money Decisions That Could Be Costing Your Business

August 27, 2025
“Financial planning causes a struggle between the rational brain and the emotional brain.” (Michael C. Finke, author of Money Management Skills)  You didn’t start your business to become a psychologist. But understanding the way emotions creep into your decisions could be the difference between plain sailing and struggling to stay afloat. Entrepreneurs are often painted […]

Your Tax Deadlines for September 2025

August 27, 2025
05 September – PAYE submissions and payments 25 September – VAT manual submissions and payments 29 September – Excise duty payments 30 September – VAT electronic submissions and payments, CIT Provisional Tax payments and PIT top-up Provisional Tax payment where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. […]

Busting the Accounting Myths That are Burying Your Business

July 29, 2025
“People with limited understanding of business think that it’s all about making profits. But those who actually run businesses know that it’s all about managing cash flows.” (Cedric Chin, entrepreneur and management training consultant) Most business owners aren’t careless with money. They obsess over profit margins and expenses, and carefully analyse their bank balances. Over […]

SARS’ Crypto Crackdown Intensifies with Dedicated Crypto Unit

July 29, 2025
“Transactions or speculation in crypto assets are subject to the general principles of South African tax law and taxed accordingly.” (SARS) A staggering 5.8 million South Africans hold a crypto asset, with Southern Africa boasting the largest uptake of Bitcoin in the world.  SARS has not failed to notice the phenomenal growth of various digital […]

6 Ways to Maximise Your Revenue Through Smarter Networking

July 29, 2025
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” (Michele Jennae, business coach and author) Most entrepreneurs know they should be building a network, but not many know this should be a core business strategy. Building and maintaining the right relationships can lead to […]

Company Directors Take Note: Complying with Your Duties is a Big Deal

July 29, 2025
“A director must… act in good faith and for a proper purpose; in the best interests of the company; and with the degree of care, skill and diligence that may reasonably be expected…” (Companies Act of 2008) The first Guideline for 2025 issued by the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) aimed to “sensitise directors […]

Your Tax Deadlines for August 2025

July 29, 2025
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