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Latest articles for Small businesses

Mar 12, 2020 5 min read

Six strategies for recession-proofing small businesses

Feb 27, 2020 2 min read

Six things you need to know about Budget 2020

Feb 13, 2020 4 min read

Four things South Africans should expect from the Budget Speech

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Feb 12, 2020 4 min read

#Budget2020: What’s in store for small businesses?

Feb 3, 2020 6 min read

5 money mistakes SMEs may one day regret

Jan 16, 2020 4 min read

Top trends shaping Africa’s small business landscape this decade

Jan 8, 2020 3 min read

5 tips to get the most out of accountant-vendor relationships

Jan 2, 2020 6 min read

Choosing a payment gateway and accepting online payments

Nov 29, 2019 3 min read

Starting a side hustle? Here are 4 tips to manage your finances

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Nov 19, 2019 4 min read

How to prepare your small business for Black Friday

Nov 11, 2019 4 min read

6 strategies SMEs can use to win customers this Black Friday

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Oct 18, 2019 3 min read

How to protect your business against rand volatility

Oct 4, 2019 9 min read

15 admin hacks for busy people

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Sep 26, 2019 4 min read

5 ways to get paid on time

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Jun 18, 2019 5 min read

The informal sector: an untapped opportunity for accountants

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Jun 18, 2019 4 min read

Why technology stands in the way of digital transformation

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May 6, 2019 3 min read

Elections 2019: Vote for small business

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Apr 12, 2019 5 min read

4 common payroll pitfalls to avoid

Apr 10, 2019 4 min read

Underrated skills every SME owner should have

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Mar 27, 2019 4 min read

Futurealist on big data: It’s all about the people

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Mar 26, 2019 3 min read

Three stealthy HR tax hikes for 2019

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Feb 20, 2019 3 min read

Budget 2019: Commentary by Rob Cooper

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Feb 15, 2019 2 min read

How an online presence can boost your business’s cash flow

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Dec 2, 2018 2 min read

Stop manually balancing your books