Jun 2, 2018 4 min read A guide to performance appraisals Performance appraisals boost employee engagement and help you to retain top talent. This guide provides advice on what t...
May 29, 2018 4 min read Key SA labour laws changes and how they affect your business South Africa's labour laws constantly evolve. Here are the most recent changes - and what they mean for your business an...
May 17, 2018 2 min read Using tech to maximise farming performance South African agribusinesses should invest in modern business management solutions to improve their efficiency and compe...
May 15, 2018 3 min read How to write a business plan A business plan is an essential tool for entrepreneurs. Learn how to write a customised business plan that will help you...
Apr 23, 2018 6 min read Guide to human resource management for African businesses New technologies and changing employee expectations are driving massive changes in HR. This guide will help you to navig...
Apr 18, 2018 2 min read Improve your cash flow: Manage your VAT Now that the VAT increase dust has settled, SMEs can review their operations, improve their cash flow, and offset the hi...
Apr 11, 2018 3 min read Guide to inventory management and stock control Effective stock management can contribute to healthy profit. Learn about stock management, stock control, and the differ...
Apr 6, 2018 5 min read What is CRM software? CRM software gives businesses a single view of all their customer interactions, so that they can offer better service an...
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read 5 accounting habits SMEs should break Stop doing things the "old" way and adopt new habits that make your accounting tasks faster, more accurate and more effi...
Mar 19, 2018 3 min read Hidden VAT opportunities for small businesses The VAT increase is an opportunity for SMEs to review their processes and identify opportunities to cut costs and stream...
Mar 8, 2018 5 min read 5 reasons why AI needs women Women have been largely excluded from AI projects. This has to change, to avoid bias and ensure AI benefits everyone, eq...
Mar 5, 2018 3 min read Get your small business VAT-ready VAT recently increased for the first time in 25 years in South Africa. Here's what you need to know to prepare your smal...
Feb 8, 2018 3 min read How technology puts humanity back into HR Before resisting the role of tech in HR, see it for what it is: an opportunity for your HR team to focus on human connec...
Jan 29, 2018 3 min read Why SMEs should offer learnerships Graduates are desperate for opportunities to gain work experience. Small businesses can - and should - create those oppo...
Jan 26, 2018 3 min read There’s big value in small business data Your SME has been producing data for a long time and, by not acting on that information, you could be missing out on une...
Jan 22, 2018 4 min read SA businesses spend 202 days per year on admin Regaining this lost time could add R7.3bn to SA's GDP annually. One way to do this is to use technology to chase payment...
Jan 10, 2018 4 min read 11 tips to uncover passion in new hires With the tools, knowledge and support to do their best work and to contribute their best ideas, motivation and productiv...
Jan 9, 2018 4 min read How SMEs can win the war against late payments Cash flow problems can negatively impact a small business’s sustainability. Find out how to soften the blow of late paym...
Nov 27, 2017 2 min read Challenges and opportunities for SME accountants The four most common challenges facing SME accountants are time, technology, talent and transformation. But they also br...
Nov 19, 2017 3 min read Cloud myth-busting for SMEs Not all businesses are ready to move to the cloud. But there are compelling benefits, including higher security, cost sa...
Nov 16, 2017 2 min read 4 ways the cloud is transforming HR and payroll management From employee self-service, to value-added apps and e-learning, cloud computing and mobility bring a range of powerful b...
Oct 31, 2017 2 min read How to run a cost-benefit analysis A cost-benefit analysis gives you the information you need to frame objectives, calculate needed resources, and define o...
Oct 29, 2017 6 min read 5 ways AI can support your business today Chatbots, virtual assistants, and machine-based report writers: we help you select the best artificial intelligence appl...
Sep 18, 2017 2 min read 7 business benefits of cloud software With remote working becoming more popular and office space becoming more expensive, understanding the benefits of cloud ...