January 10, 2023 6 min read How to negotiate payment terms with suppliers Many small businesses are facing the challenge of rising costs. Negotiating payment terms with your suppliers can help y...
December 9, 2022 4 min read 6 things to consider when hiring seasonal employees this holiday If a seasonal employee works more than 24 hours a month, they are entitled to similar rights and benefits as permanent e...
December 4, 2022 6 min read Loadshedding: A small business continuity plan With loadshedding here to stay, businesseses need a power outage business continuity plan. In this article, we discuss w...
December 2, 2022 7 min read New developments towards a sustainable, standardised financial system New climate standards, frameworks, and guidelines emerged at COP27. We've rounded out the top ones that finance professi...
December 2, 2022 1 min read To effectively tackle the climate crisis, SMEs need more support from government and big business [research] Although most SMBs believe that sustainability is important, many face challenges in understanding and reducing their en...
November 30, 2022 4 min read EmPOWER your home and small business: Here’s what you can claim back from renewable energy tax One moment you’re creating an invoice or presenting on a global conference call, and the next… darkness. If you’r...
November 23, 2022 6 min read African industrialisation: Showcasing the stars of three critical sectors The world celebrates Africa Industrialization Day in November and considers how we can accelerate innovation and tap int...
November 22, 2022 1 min read 4 podcasts to motivate you on your entrepreneurial journey We listened to experts, including Seth Godin, Gary Vee, Guy Raz, and Joshua Ngoma, on what it takes to build and scale a...
November 15, 2022 8 min read Cybersecurity: Best practices for keeping your business safe online As the world becomes increasingly digital, companies are becoming more vulnerable to cybercriminals. Cyber-attac...
November 1, 2022 1 min read Build liquidity with a business savings plan With the silly season, it's a good time to unpack why and how you should be saving money in your business.
October 13, 2022 1 min read Quiet quitting: How HR and business leaders can turn it around Quiet quitting is a new workforce trend that can negatively impact your business's performance and reputation. Here are ...
August 17, 2022 12 min read Female entrepreneurs on passion, being purpose-driven, and defining success Three female entrepreneurs share the highs and lows of turning their passion projects into purpose-driven businesses.
August 11, 2022 1 min read From the outside looking in: An honest account of what it takes to build a fashion business Fashion designer Balini Naidoo Engelbrecht is brutally honest about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, nearly givin...
August 4, 2022 1 min read How online start-ups can help combat the unemployment crisis Launching an online company is one of the easiest ways to start a business. All you need is robust digital tools, a dose...
July 11, 2022 1 min read How to choose cloud payroll software for your business Learn how to choose the right cloud payroll system for your business, so you can make good business decisions and keep o...
July 7, 2022 1 min read Supporting employees through workplace changes The world of work is changing rapidly and business owners must respond by redefining roles, policies and structures. Her...
July 3, 2022 6 min read 2022: The year of the quality hire Research recently conducted by Sage – Small Business, Big Opportunity – looked into how small to medium-sized enter...
July 1, 2022 1 min read COVID-19 businesses: The age of the new entrepreneur When you learn to drive an automatically transmitted vehicle, you’re more likely to struggle to operate a manual one...
June 22, 2022 1 min read Top 5 balance sheet ratios for managing cash flow As a business owner, it’s vital to understand what goes on in your balance sheet every month to determine your compa...
June 21, 2022 1 min read [eBook] How to turn your side hustle into a business South Africa’s economy is highly dependent on its small businesses, which is no surprise seeing as our nation is fi...
June 10, 2022 1 min read Griind Coffee Company: Turning a love of coffee into a side hustle If you appreciate a good cup of coffee, then chicory is simply not an option. In fact, in Rudolf de Villiers’s house...
May 31, 2022 3 min read Small business bounce back loans explained COVID-19 did a number on small businesses, and just when they thought the worst was over, the July 2021 riots and KZ...
May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Top accounting advice for small business growth and cash flow Building business wealth is not sexy; it's boringly consistent – here's how to do it Top accounting advice for small bus...
May 13, 2022 1 min read How to create an effective data security strategy for your business – starting with 2FA Businesses face a growing cyber threat but many aren't taking steps to protect their data. Here's how multi-factor authe...