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

8 tips to make your small business payroll easier to manage

Latest articles for Small businesses

Latest articles for Small businesses

December 3, 2021 1 min read

[White paper] Payroll and HR in SA: Rising to the challenges of change

December 1, 2021 1 min read

“It’s fluid and painfully humbling.” Entrepreneur shares her view on the journey

November 26, 2021 1 min read

The power of entrepreneurial learning and sharing

November 23, 2021 1 min read

The secret to success? Being Frugal.

November 22, 2021 5 min read

The skills all payroll and HR professionals need to succeed in a post-pandemic world

November 22, 2021 5 min read

Three reasons to switch from manual to cloud-based payroll and HR

November 19, 2021 1 min read

Small business guide to change management

November 11, 2021 1 min read

Staying ahead of payroll and HR legislation and compliance

November 3, 2021 2 min read

How to lead, succeed and boss HR

October 26, 2021 3 min read

How small businesses can make life easier for customers

October 2, 2021 5 min read

A guide to budgeting and goal setting for small businesses

September 29, 2021 5 min read

6 things SMEs are doing to boost their efficiency

September 28, 2021 1 min read

Local is lekker: Why it’s important to source from, and support, small businesses

September 20, 2021 1 min read

6 ways automation benefits accountants and SMEs

Business owner talking on phone

September 15, 2021 1 min read

Ensuring resilience in the face of rising unemployment

September 11, 2021 1 min read

SMEs rate these 3 technologies as crucial to business resilience

September 10, 2021 6 min read

How tech can enable more women in the workforce

Shop owner holding tablet

September 8, 2021 1 min read

Switch to the cloud in 4 steps

September 7, 2021 6 min read

Small business guide to succession planning

September 1, 2021 1 min read

[White paper] The Resurgence: South African businesses are ready to try again

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August 25, 2021 1 min read

A guide to business continuity planning for small businesses

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August 23, 2021 1 min read

10 accounting mistakes for start-ups to avoid

August 23, 2021 1 min read

Recruiting new employees for your small business

Woman working from home

August 13, 2021 7 min read

Guide to creating a business plan