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 fantastic start. But consider reaching out to us for a tailored checklist for your unique business needs. We’d love to help you tick all the boxes…

Trust Tax Season 2025 opened in September and SARS has already issued reminders to trustees that all trusts, including those that are not economically active, must file a tax return before 19 January 2026. Read more here about the obligations SARS imposes on trusts and what’s changed this tax season – including the changes to…

Up-to-date management accounts can track performance, reveal trends and highlight opportunities, ultimately enabling better decisions and stronger growth. Read on to find out what management accounts can tell you about your business and how you can use these insights to plan ahead, stay in control and ultimately improve your bottom line. “Accounting is the language…

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 cent goes back into the business, while you personally make do with less. Noble it may appear, but research suggests this approach often creates more…

The dramatic rise of SARS eFiling profile hijackings is being investigated by the Tax Ombud as a possible SARS systemic issue due to the number of complaints received from taxpayers regarding this prolific type of cybercrime. October is Cybercrimes Month, making it the perfect time to understand how your eFiling profile could be hijacked and…

There’s only one way to ensure you really have the last word about what happens to your assets – and that is a professionally drawn up and updated will. Read on to find out why it is so important that you have the last word. And learn how we can help you to draft a…

The most common complaints against SARS (unsurprisingly, delayed refunds are at Number 1) are referred to as ‘systemic issues’ because they impact so many taxpayers. We don’t just apply our expertise to help you avoid known systemic issues in your routine SARS interactions. We are also ready to fast-track the resolution of systemic issue complaints…

Many entrepreneurs assume business finance is all about pure logic. But behavioural research tells us a completely different story. Entrepreneurs often pick up gut-level rules and emotional shortcuts that, over time, can distort reality, mask cashflow problems and result in delayed decision making. These are the emotion-based decisions you should be looking out for –…

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. The value of networking lies not in how many people you meet, but in who you meet and what you do with those…

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. Sadly, far too many businesses still cling onto accounting myths that affect every decision they make. These aren’t dramatic mistakes. They’re assumptions picked up over time…