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

Apr 1, 2026 7 min read

AI Is accelerating familiar attacks: What’s changing, and how leaders should respond

Mar 26, 2026 7 min read

SARS penalties: What you need to know

Mar 26, 2026 10 min read

Guide to bookkeeping and general ledgers

Mar 26, 2026 8 min read

How to register for VAT in South Africa: Everything you need to know

A woman looks to camera with the Sage glow line in the background.

Mar 10, 2026 5 min read

The HR and Payroll Leaders’ Report: How 1,000 professionals are adapting to change

Mar 6, 2026 15 min read

South Africa Budget 2026: 5 actions all SMEs must take now

Two women in an office discussing fringe benefits types and rules

Feb 27, 2026 8 min read

Tax year-end 2026: calendar and checklist for South African SMEs

Feb 12, 2026 6 min read

Turn your employees into cyber security champions

Feb 12, 2026 6 min read

Sage Copilot: Secure by design, AI made ready for finance

Feb 12, 2026 7 min read

Phishing: Why trusting your gut matters

Accountant doing paperwork

Feb 12, 2026 4 min read

3 tips to make Tax Year-End easier for small business owners

Feb 12, 2026 6 min read

An accountant’s top tips for Tax Year-End

Feb 12, 2026 4 min read

Checklist: Preparing for and processing Tax Year-End

Feb 12, 2026 3 min read

4 tips for businesses to effectively manage Tax Year-End requirements

Jan 23, 2026 13 min read

The hidden tax benefits most South African small businesses miss

Jan 21, 2026 6 min read

Why you should get savvy about social engineering

Nov 11, 2025 6 min read

Tax year-end mistakes that cost small businesses thousands

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 1 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 10 min read

6 ways to stay authentic while growing your small business

Sep 23, 2025 1 min read

Business loan calculator (with amortisation schedule)