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

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Latest articles for Small businesses

Latest articles for Small businesses

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 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

Male businessman holding phone

July 7, 2025 8 min read

Employee handbooks: What to include and how to write one

July 7, 2025 9 min read

The most important HR metrics to track: A beginner’s guide

people in office

July 7, 2025 7 min read

EMP501 submission: Deadlines, errors, and compliance tips

July 1, 2025 9 min read

What is AI in HR? Uses benefits, and the future of work

June 26, 2025 10 min read

Managing remote teams: How to build a healthy and productive culture

Smiling businessman using tablet

June 25, 2025 7 min read

HR analytics: What it covers and why it matters

Lady being interviewed for job

June 25, 2025 7 min read

Managing the employee experience: Why is it so important?

June 25, 2025 8 min read

Employee retention strategies to avoid employee churn

Two businesswomen looking at report on tablet

June 18, 2025 6 min read

What is an absence management policy?

June 17, 2025 8 min read

The best exit interview questions to ask outgoing employees

June 17, 2025 7 min read

Employee offboarding best practices

June 12, 2025 10 min read

Top 10 employee performance feedback phrases for effective evaluations