Nov 11, 2019 4 min read 6 strategies SMEs can use to win customers this Black Friday Small businesses should think beyond sales and discounts and use creative alternative strategies to leverage consumers’ ...
Oct 18, 2019 3 min read How to protect your business against rand volatility Understanding the impact that a fluctuating rand has on your business lets you put contingencies in place to protect you...
Oct 4, 2019 9 min read 15 admin hacks for busy people Get back some of that wasted admin time and boost your productivity with these 15 hacks for finance managers and busines...
Sep 26, 2019 4 min read 5 ways to get paid on time 15% of South African SME invoices are paid late. Here are 5 tips to encourage customers to pay on time and to avoid awkw...
Jun 18, 2019 5 min read The informal sector: an untapped opportunity for accountants Accountants need to upskill themselves and add value in a competitive market if they want to be a successfully self-empl...
Jun 18, 2019 4 min read Why technology stands in the way of digital transformation Digital transformation doesn't mean adopting new technology like AI, blockchain and machine learning. But many businesse...
May 6, 2019 3 min read Elections 2019: Vote for small business These are the steps we would like to see the government take as part of its strategy to turbo-charge economic growth, th...
Apr 12, 2019 5 min read 4 common payroll pitfalls to avoid Payroll mistakes happen when businesses don't have robust processes and systems in place. We look at the most common pay...
Apr 10, 2019 4 min read Underrated skills every SME owner should have From soft skills, to data, to marketing - small business owners need to wear even more hats if they want to succeed in a...
Mar 27, 2019 4 min read Futurealist on big data: It’s all about the people People play a massive role in the success of any big data project. Businesses need the right skills, an empowered workfo...
Mar 26, 2019 3 min read Three stealthy HR tax hikes for 2019 Although personal income tax didn't increase, government has made inflation work in its favour by imposing three sneaky ...
Feb 20, 2019 3 min read Budget 2019: Commentary by Rob Cooper Government took advantage of new revenue sources like carbon taxes but limited bracket creep adjustment, sin taxes and f...
Feb 15, 2019 2 min read How an online presence can boost your business’s cash flow Having an online presence and adopting digital tools can help ensure there’s more coming in than there is going out thro...
Dec 2, 2018 2 min read Stop manually balancing your books With Bank Feeds, the books balance themselves. You set the rules once and your accounting software does the rest. Automa...
Nov 8, 2018 5 min read Attracting and retaining the accountants of the future Accounting practices are in a war for talent. We discuss ways to attract top-notch professionals and keep your current e...
Nov 3, 2018 5 min read The future of accounting has nothing – and everything – to do with technology Outdated curriculums and rapidly evolving technology have changed the game for accountants. Find out what the modern bus...
Oct 29, 2018 5 min read How alternative funders enable SME success Lack of funding and poor financial management are the leading causes of SME failure in SA. Alternative lenders can help ...
Aug 29, 2018 5 min read 9 ways to get your employees out of debt Debt and financial problems can distract your employees. Learn how to help them get out of debt, build financial literac...
Aug 1, 2018 3 min read Why faster Internet makes accounting easier A fast Internet connection wasn’t considered a must for accountants – until now. It helps you to become more data-driven...
Jul 26, 2018 4 min read 6 questions to ask before implementing IoT An IoT initiative that's not properly designed, deployed and supported could introduce significant business risk and reg...
Jul 18, 2018 3 min read The entrepreneur’s guide to accounting While no entrepreneur can be a master of all trades, it’s worth knowing the basics when it comes to your finances. Start...
Jun 25, 2018 2 min read It’s tax filing season again – are you ready? Advice about how to stay on SARS's good side and take the pain out of filing your income tax return for the 2017/18 tax ...
Jun 11, 2018 3 min read Guide to payroll for African businesses From PAYE, to understanding payslips, to payroll accounting, this guide covers everything you need to know about paying ...
Jun 2, 2018 4 min read A guide to performance appraisals Performance appraisals boost employee engagement and help you to retain top talent. This guide provides advice on what t...