Jun 17, 2021 4 min read 7 common challenges to business growth A core goal for your company should be regular, long-term growth. Expansion can lead to all sorts of exciting opportunit...
Jun 16, 2021 7 min read What’s needed to drive youth employment in South Africa? More than ever before, South African youth find themselves in dire need of solutions to counter the rising rate of unemp...
Jun 8, 2021 4 min read Overtime, commission, and bonuses: What you need to know Setting up a payroll structure is a critical component of the payroll function to ensure that your employees are paid th...
Jun 2, 2021 6 min read 12 ways small businesses can maximise the second half of 2021 There are a lot of factors involved in the running of a successful business. In a “normal” year, small business success ...
Jun 1, 2021 6 min read 4 challenges facing female entrepreneurs in South Africa Considering the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in South Africa, 2021 may not seem like the year for entrepreneu...
May 28, 2021 6 min read How to make your small business financially fit We all know the basic rules of getting fit: eat less, move more, and push yourself a little harder every day – just 1% d...
May 13, 2021 5 min read How to prepare your people and business for sustainable growth Most people want to be part of an organisation that makes continual strides towards a set of clear, sustainable goals. E...
May 8, 2021 6 min read Small business data protection: low hanging fruit The 12-month grace period for South African businesses to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)...
May 7, 2021 6 min read When life gives you lemons, make lemonade In 2012, Sizwe Dladla was unemployed with R1,600 to his name. Instead of using the money to buy groceries, Sizwe decide...
May 3, 2021 2 min read Give your business a productivity boost with Sage Marketplace apps Welcome to the Sage Marketplace, where a curated selection of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) showcase apps that int...
May 3, 2021 3 min read Unleash your business’s potential with Sage add-ons Every business wants to boost performance, streamline processes, and improve on the customer experience. What often hap...
Apr 29, 2021 4 min read How to start a business without capital What do Hewlett-Packard, Subway, and Mattel have in common? Besides being global brands, they all began with almost no s...
Apr 28, 2021 6 min read Need a business plan? Start here Whether you’re starting or expanding a company, having a business plan can get you on track and get some detail behind ...
Apr 26, 2021 7 min read Fulltime side hustling: 7 commandments Many of us have fantasised about leaving our day jobs to start a business where we can enjoy the perks of being an owner...
Apr 26, 2021 5 min read Developing the HR skills required for tomorrow Have you improved your HR skills recently? With seismic changes in the world and workplaces lately, it’s no surprise ...
Apr 19, 2021 4 min read Get paid on time – 5 tips for small business owners For small and medium businesses, getting paid on time is one of the biggest administration headaches. After all, when cu...
Apr 15, 2021 7 min read Not yet ready for accounting and payroll software? You are wise to watch every penny when starting and running a small business. Careful cost management can keep your b...
Apr 13, 2021 3 min read How to spend money to save money The current challenging business environment necessitates that people and younger individuals are financially savvy and ...
Apr 9, 2021 6 min read Do these 3 things before launching your small business There’s an entrepreneurial maxim that anyone starting a business should take heed of – make time to work on your busines...
Apr 6, 2021 5 min read Tax-deductible expenses for small businesses Cash flow is the lifeblood of any new or small business. The need to reinvest, so that your business may become susta...
Mar 26, 2021 5 min read 5 top money tips from SA entrepreneurs Starting a business is an emotional and financial investment. You must be aware of the potential pitfalls in small busin...
Mar 25, 2021 7 min read VAT toolkit for small businesses Understanding the nuances of Value Added Tax (VAT) can mean the difference between a business that thrives and one that ...
Mar 19, 2021 4 min read 8 tips for onboarding employees remotely You only get one chance to make an excellent first impression on your new hires. Make a bad one, and it could harm the o...
Mar 15, 2021 8 min read A tax guide for your first year in business It’s a brave thing to start a business. Developing a product or service that people need, want, and are willing to pa...