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The 40% Rule: Do You Have Too Many Eggs in One Basket?
Client concentration risk can sink a healthy business faster than falling sales. When one customer accounts for too much revenue, cash flow, valuation, and...
“Invisible Work”: 3 Labour-Intensive Things Customers Will Never Pay For
Many small business owners fall into the “do it all” trap. You start with passion, but soon find yourself buried in tasks that have nothing to do with why you...
CIPC Steps Up Enforcement: Non-Compliance Now Comes with Public Exposure
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is strengthening its approach to statutory compliance, elevating what was often treated as an...
Operation Vulindlela Q4 2025/26: Progress on Structural Reform Continues
The latest Operation Vulindlela progress report highlights continued momentum in South Africa’s structural reform agenda, with a focus on addressing...
SARB Monetary Policy Review: Inflation Risks Rise Amid Global Uncertainty
The latest Monetary Policy Review from the South African Reserve Bank highlights a more uncertain economic environment, with inflation risks shifting to the...
Why Boards Need a Combined Governance and ESG Framework
Boards are operating under increased scrutiny, with stronger regulatory enforcement, rising stakeholder expectations, and greater personal accountability for...
How to Create a Team Building Experience That Really Works
While on the surface they are just a spot of fun, team building exercises are actually a strategic investment in your business culture and performance. Done...
When Growth Is a Tax Problem
Growth feels like progress. Sales increase, staff numbers rise, and profit improves. Yet each of these shifts changes your tax position. Here we examine how...
King V: Key Implications for Company Directors
A New Chapter in South African Corporate Governance South Africa’s corporate governance framework has entered a new phase with the introduction of the King V...
What COP30 Means for South African Companies and SMEs
The latest global climate summit, COP30, confirmed a shift that South African businesses are already experiencing: climate change is no longer just a policy...
CIPC Steps Up Compliance Checklist Enforcement
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has intensified its enforcement of statutory compliance through a renewed focus on the Compliance...
2026 Budget Speech: Managing Public Sector Institutions
South Africa’s 2026 Budget highlights the importance of restoring the financial and operational health of public sector institutions, particularly state-owned...
2026 Budget Speech: Economic Outlook
South Africa’s 2026 Budget outlines a modest but improving economic outlook, reflecting gradual recovery alongside persistent structural challenges in the...
2026 Budget Speech: Fiscal Policy
South Africa’s 2026 Budget highlights government’s spending priorities over the medium term, emphasising the need to balance fiscal sustainability with...
Why Your Cash Flow Problems May Be Down to Your Behaviour
For many small business owners, cash flow problems feel like a financial puzzle that’s impossible to figure out. It’s a numbers game that puts us at the mercy...
Budget 2026: What it Means for You and Your Business
Taxpayers will enjoy long-awaited tax relief with much good news contained in the 2026 Budget. It scrapped the previously announced R20 billion in tax...
So, You Want to Diversify? You Might Be Making a Mistake
Diversification is treated as a business virtue so unquestioned it borders on dogma. Expand the product line. Enter new markets. Hedge every risk. Spread...
Why Doing Nothing May Be the Best Thing You Can Do
Business culture is obsessed with speed. In a world where motion, and constant optimisation is the dream, doing nothing can look like failure. Entrepreneurs,...
Our Top Tips for Communicating Price Changes
Price changes are part of running a business at this time of the year, and generally one of the first things business owners consider when they return to the...
Outlook 2026: Moving Forward with Confident Resilience
CEOs, globally and in Africa, are optimistic about the 2026 outlook for their organisations. In fact, most are purposefully investing in AI, talent and ESG....
Harnessing the New Year’s “Fresh Start Effect” for a Great 2026
Harnessing the New Year’s “fresh start effect” can have a significant impact on your team’s motivation as they get back into the swing of things. Read on to...
The 5 Questions You Must Ask Before Making Your Business Resolutions
The start of a new year brings a powerful urge to chase the future. We get excited about new projects, bigger revenue targets, and a fresh start. But jumping...
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) updates
Compliance Crackdown Intensifies Following South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist in October 2025, CIPC has doubled down on beneficial ownership (BO)...
COP30: Key Outcomes from the Amazon Summit
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, was billed as the “Implementation COP,” aiming to turn climate pledges into action....
Moving from Freelancer to Employer: The Complete Guide
Whatever your line of work, moving from solo-business or freelancer to taking on staff is a big choice usually prompted by steady demand you can’t handle on...
R&R for Better Business Performance? Here’s how…
Finding time to relax is difficult in today’s fast-paced business world. Taking leave over the holidays may seem like a luxury, a weakness, or even an...
How Your Payment Terms Could be Damaging Your Business
Extending payment terms to 30, 60 or 90 days may feel like a smart business decision – but beneath the surface these terms could be draining your company more...
Time Is Money: 8 Timesaving Tips Every Business Leader Should Utilise
Leading a business is time-consuming. There are myriad distractions vying to take your attention away from your core role of growing the business. If you...
Your Year-End Business Checklist: 10 Essential Tasks
The end of the year is the perfect time to wrap up loose ends, assess your business's performance, and prepare for a successful year ahead.This checklist is a...
South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget Tabled for 12 November: What to Expect
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 12 November, outlining the government’s fiscal...
King V: A New Era for Corporate Governance in South Africa
The forthcoming King V Code of Corporate Governance marks a major milestone in South Africa’s governance landscape. Developed under the auspices of the...
VAT Modernisation SA: Guiding Businesses Through South Africa’s Real-Time VAT Transition
South Africa is on the path to a real-time VAT reporting system, with full implementation expected by 2028. This will see a shift away from periodic...
Static VAT Threshold is Placing Administrative Strain on Small Businesses
South Africa’s VAT registration threshold has remained unchanged at R1 million in annual turnover since 2009. In the intervening years, inflation has eroded...
Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success
Up-to-date management accounts can track performance, reveal trends and highlight opportunities, ultimately enabling better decisions and stronger growth....
Adapt or Suffer: How to Keep Your Business Afloat in a Changing Climate
Climate change is real, and failing to prepare is guaranteed to have devastating consequences. According to the World Economic Forum, climate-related risks...
Salary Sacrifice: Why Founders Should Always Pay Themselves
Many founders believe that sacrificing their own salary is a noble way to keep the lights on. In the early days, it can feel like a badge of honour: every...
The Emotion-Based Money Decisions That Could Be Costing Your Business
Many entrepreneurs assume business finance is all about pure logic. But behavioural research tells us a completely different story. Entrepreneurs often pick...
What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
If you want to scale your business, you need to know the numbers. But many entrepreneurs still treat financial roles like interchangeable parts. “I’ve got a...
IRR Warns Parliament Against SARB Amendment Bill
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has called on Parliament to reject the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Amendment Bill, arguing that it is...
CIPC Automates Reinstatement Applications for Companies and Close Corporations
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has launched a fully digital process for reinstatement applications for companies and close...
Company Directors Take Note: Complying with Your Duties is a Big Deal
Directors who are not compliant with their legislated duties (which were amended again recently) face serious consequences, including civil liability and...
6 Ways to Maximise Your Revenue Through Smarter Networking
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...
Doing business in South Africa: An overview
The following are some of the key factors shaping South Africa’s current economic climate: Government of National Unity ("GNU") After the GNU was formed...
AI Revolutionizes Operations in SMEs: A Game-Changer for Growth and Efficiency
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline...
South Africa Secures US$1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Modernize Infrastructure
The Government of South Africa has signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement with the World Bank to support critical structural reforms aimed...
Business Hack: How to Better Define Your Target Market
Failing to understand your ideal customer, wastes time, energy and resources. According to a report by CB Insights, 42% of startups fail because there is no...
Don’t Let Your Best Ideas Go: Why You Must Protect Your Intellectual Capital
While most businesses focus on funding or tangible assets, true value often lies in intellectual capital. A company’s people, ideas, systems, and...
New Fuel Levy Implementation Sparks Nationwide Debate
The recent implementation of a new fuel levy has sparked widespread discussion across the country. Designed to address pressing economic concerns and boost...
Budget 3.0: VAT Increase Out, Fuel Levy Hikes In
Last month’s Budget 3.0 withdrew the contentious proposed VAT changes. This resulted in inflation-linked fuel levy increases of 16c for petrol and 15c for...
How to Untangle Your Personal and Business Finances
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....
Youth Day: How Businesses Can Benefit from the ETI
Youth Day on 16 June is a great time to consider the advantages of employing young people in your business – and to find out how SARS’ Employment Tax...
5 Tips for Helping Your Employees Through a Crisis
As a business owner, at some stage you will inevitably be asked to help an employee through a crisis in either their personal or professional life. How you...
The Latest Companies Act Amendments Pertaining to Directors in South Africa
Key Changes and Implications Recent amendments to South Africa's Companies Act have introduced significant changes impacting directors, focusing on...
Challenging the Employment Equity Amendments: The DA’s Stance
A Brief Overview of the Democratic Alliance's Perspective South Africa’s Employment Equity Amendments have sparked intense debate, aiming to address workplace...
2025 Budget Review: Key Updates
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, has announced that the 2025 Budget Review will be re-tabled on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. This revised budget...
Zen and the Art of Fostering Job Stability in an Uncertain World
Today’s work environment is fast-paced, unpredictable and ever-changing. Between the gig economy, retrenchments and the transformations brought about by AI...
This Workers’ Day, Look After Your Business’ Greatest Asset
Workers’ Day acknowledges the contributions of workers and recognises the importance of upholding their rights. But celebrating workers is not just a...
The 5 Cognitive Biases That Could Sink Your Business
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...
SMEs Embrace AI to Boost Efficiency and Competitiveness
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations, improve customer experiences,...
The use of AI in SMEs
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, offering numerous opportunities to enhance...
5 Tips for Using Reviews to Boost Your Business
In the history of business, little has been as effective in making or breaking sales as customer reviews. With Google now placing increasing relevance on...
Budget 2025: How It Affects You and Your Business
The proposed VAT increase of 0.5% in 2025 and another 0.5% in 2026 is the big news from Budget Speech 2025. The increase is strongly opposed by political...
Understanding the South African Budget Process: From Proposal to Parliamentary Ratification
The South African budget process is a meticulous and continuous cycle that ensures government spending aligns with the country's policy goals and objectives....
South Africa Increases Carbon Tax to Combat Climate Change
In a significant move to bolster its climate change mitigation efforts, South Africa has announced an increase in its carbon tax. Effective from January 1,...
South Africa to Increase VAT Rate in 2025
In a significant move to boost revenue, the South African government has announced a two-phase increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. The first increase...
Review of the 2025 Budget Speech
The 2025 Budget Speech addressed the economic stagnation of the past decade, with GDP growth averaging less than 2%. In 2024, the economy grew by only 0.6%,...
5 Things to Consider When Buying vs Leasing Equipment
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...
How to Save Big on Corporate Travel in 2025
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...
6 Signs it Might be Time to Pivot
The biggest benefit of small businesses is their adaptability. It’s much easier for a small business to pivot and change course when things are going wrong....
Introducing the 2025 ‘Nexia in Africa’ Brochure
Nexia SAB&T is proud to introduce the 2025 edition of the ‘Nexia in Africa’ brochure, which provides an in-depth look at the strength and reach of Nexia’s...
The Enormous Benefits of Non-Profit Collaborations
A new year is often a time to rethink your strategy. One option you may not yet have considered is going into partnership with a charity or non-profit...
What Your Balance Sheet Says About Your Business
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...
Building a Business: Should You Bring in Funders or Go it Alone?
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...
CIPC Initiates Deregistration of Non-Compliant Companies
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced a significant wave of deregistrations due to continued non-compliance with the...
Tracing Cryptocurrency Linked to Illegal Activities: A Practical Guide
It’s no shock that with the rise of cryptocurrency, its popularity as the preferred currency for illicit activities grew exponentially. Like fiat currency,...
Why Email is Destroying Your Business (And How to Stop it)
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,...
3 Things You Have to Do to Position Your Business for Growth in 2025
In a world where market conditions and consumer preferences are constantly shifting, many business advisors tell leaders to be agile and adaptable if they...
Nexia Announces Appointment of Matthew Howell as Chief Executive Officer
London, January 2025 – Nexia, the leading middle-market global network of independent accounting and consulting firms, is delighted to announce the...
Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024
In July 2024, new amendments were made to the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”), particularly related to Section 30 Of the Companies Act that...
IMF Concludes Annual Consultation with South Africa: Positive Outlook Amid Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its 2024 Article IV annual consultation with South Africa, highlighting a cautiously optimistic...
29th Conference of the Parties (COP29)
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and it has been a...
Why Aren’t You Hitting Your Revenue Targets? 4 Hard Truths
Revenue targets are an essential business tool. They allow leaders, teams, and investors to track the performance and growth of a business across any given...
To Host or Not To Host a Year-End Party?
Should your business host year-end functions for staff, clients and suppliers? While there’s no obligation to have an end of year shindig, it may be a...
