Small businesses

Discover essential advice and insights for small businesses on Sage Advice South Africa.

Explore topics on accounting, HR, and business growth to help your small business thrive.

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South Africa Budget Speech 2024: A round-up for businesses

Checklist: Preparing for and processing Tax Year-End

8 tips to make your small business payroll easier to manage

Latest articles for Small businesses

Latest articles for Small businesses

Nov 7, 2025 10 min read

What is payroll processing? How to process payroll

Nov 3, 2025 7 min read

Black Friday 2025 South Africa: 11 expert tips to boost sales and win loyal customers

Oct 20, 2025 7 min read

How South African small businesses can go global

Oct 3, 2025 16 min read

Income statement template (download for Excel)

Sep 25, 2025 1 min read

6 ways to stay authentic while growing your small business

Sep 23, 2025 1 min read

Business loan calculator (with amortisation schedule)

Sep 19, 2025 11 min read

Return On Investment (ROI) calculator (Sales & Investment option)

Sep 19, 2025 10 min read

Markup Calculator (and how to calculate markup)

Sep 19, 2025 11 min read

Margin calculator (how to calculate profit margin)

Sep 18, 2025 7 min read

When to outsource payroll: The tips you need

Aug 26, 2025 16 min read

How to deliver a performance improvement plan (PIP) with template

Aug 12, 2025 8 min read

How small businesses can harness agentic AI without the big costs

Aug 12, 2025 11 min read

Cash flow statement explained

Aug 12, 2025 11 min read

Cash flow statement template (download for Excel)

Jul 29, 2025 8 min read

How to calculate UIF: A comprehensive guide

Jul 28, 2025 8 min read

5 steps to make AI work for your small business

Two women in an office discussing fringe benefits types and rules

Jul 24, 2025 9 min read

Fringe benefits: types and tax rules

Jul 18, 2025 8 min read

How I started a €30M brand at 18: Lessons to launch your business

Male businessman holding phone

Jul 7, 2025 8 min read

Employee handbooks: What to include and how to write one

Jul 7, 2025 9 min read

The most important HR metrics to track: A beginner’s guide

people in office

Jul 7, 2025 7 min read

EMP501 submission: Deadlines, errors, and compliance tips

Jul 1, 2025 9 min read

What is AI in HR? Uses benefits, and the future of work

Jun 27, 2025 14 min read

The ultimate employee onboarding guide