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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

May 1, 2026 12 min read

Accounts receivable turnover ratio formula: definition, importance, and examples

May 1, 2026 9 min read

Notes payable vs accounts payable: Differences and examples

May 1, 2026 1 min read

Accounts payable turnover ratio: What it is, formula, and examples

May 1, 2026 11 min read

Accounts payable journal entry explained: Definition, types and examples

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April 30, 2026 12 min read

Accounts payable fraud prevention: What is it and how to prevent it

April 30, 2026 9 min read

Accounts payable best practices for AP management

April 13, 2026 11 min read

Three-way matching in accounts payable: What it is and why it matters

April 1, 2026 7 min read

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

March 26, 2026 7 min read

SARS penalties: What you need to know

March 26, 2026 10 min read

Guide to bookkeeping and general ledgers

March 26, 2026 8 min read

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

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March 10, 2026 5 min read

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

March 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

February 27, 2026 8 min read

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

February 12, 2026 6 min read

Turn your employees into cyber security champions

February 12, 2026 6 min read

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

February 12, 2026 7 min read

Phishing: Why trusting your gut matters

Accountant doing paperwork

February 12, 2026 4 min read

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

February 12, 2026 6 min read

An accountant’s top tips for Tax Year-End

February 12, 2026 4 min read

Checklist: Preparing for and processing Tax Year-End

February 12, 2026 3 min read

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

January 23, 2026 13 min read

The hidden tax benefits most South African small businesses miss

January 21, 2026 6 min read

Why you should get savvy about social engineering

November 11, 2025 6 min read

Tax year-end mistakes that cost small businesses thousands