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. Whatever the…

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. Over-reliance on email brings a variety of problems. Problems which are choking businesses and, in…

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. This overview highlights not only the compelling case for prioritising tax planning when starting a business, but also the reasons why your…

SARS has warned that it will intensify and deepen its existing administrative efforts to drive taxpayer compliance, deploying more data science and AI, and imposing significant legal and administrative costs on non-compliant taxpayers. This means that in 2025, maintaining full tax compliance will be more crucial than ever. Your best shot at ensuring all the…

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. With our friendly and professional assistance, even the busiest business owners can complete a comprehensive annual business review. We’ll collate…

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 period of time. And they open up the possibility of forecasting, planning operations, and rewarding employees. That said, they aren’t infallible. Here are four reasons why your team might not…

If you live in one country and work in another, you may already be aware of the threat of double taxation. Your country of residence may want to claim tax for the services it provides, while the country you work in may want their income taxes too. It’s a tricky scenario that changes depending on…

With the end of the year around the corner, many businesses will be thinking of conducting their annual performance reviews. These discussions are essential for streamlining business operations and strengthening the bonds between team leaders and employees. But all too often they’re viewed as nothing more than a necessary evil by all involved  “Always treat…

Anyone who’s attended a conference or expo has been given a promotional gift. Usually, it’s a water bottle, a pen or, worse still, a branded lanyard. It’s got so bad that very few of us understand why they even exist, including the marketing teams themselves. Done right, however, promotional gifts remain one of the best…

There have been significant shifts in the corporate income tax landscape of late – not only in South Africa, but across the globe. The global minimum tax is a pertinent example. And although its immediate impact is on large multinationals, the changes could well benefit local businesses in the long term. This and other pivotal…