Small businesses

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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

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

November 7, 2025 10 min read

What is payroll processing? How to process payroll

November 3, 2025 7 min read

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

October 20, 2025 1 min read

How South African small businesses can go global

October 3, 2025 16 min read

Income statement template (download for Excel)

September 25, 2025 10 min read

6 ways to stay authentic while growing your small business

September 23, 2025 1 min read

Business loan calculator (with amortisation schedule)

September 19, 2025 11 min read

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

September 19, 2025 10 min read

Markup Calculator (and how to calculate markup)

September 19, 2025 11 min read

Margin calculator (how to calculate profit margin)

September 18, 2025 7 min read

When to outsource payroll: The tips you need

August 26, 2025 16 min read

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

August 12, 2025 8 min read

How small businesses can harness agentic AI without the big costs

August 12, 2025 11 min read

Cash flow statement explained

August 12, 2025 11 min read

Cash flow statement template (download for Excel)

July 29, 2025 8 min read

How to calculate UIF: A comprehensive guide

July 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

July 24, 2025 9 min read

Fringe benefits: types and tax rules

July 18, 2025 8 min read

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