December 5, 2019 1 min read You are what you measure Part 2: Analytics in action By complementing traditional KPIs with proactive, indicative performance metrics, you'll see how you’re tracking against...
November 19, 2019 1 min read How to prepare your small business for Black Friday Black Friday is an opportunity for small businesses to grow their customer base and prove their loyalty to existing cust...
November 15, 2019 1 min read You are what you measure Part 1: The problem with traditional business metrics Traditional metrics force businesses to react to historical information, rather than respond to real-time insights. Here...
November 5, 2019 1 min read How to be a better business negotiator Effective negotiations are key to business success but these skills don't always come naturally. Here are 5 ways to deve...
October 11, 2019 1 min read 10 ways your asset lifecycle can save you money Uncover opportunities to save money from registration to end-of-life. Find out how cloud software can make the entire pr...
October 8, 2019 1 min read How traceability can help process manufacturers build stronger supply chains Traceability is key to compliance, protecting customers, and avoiding reputational damage and hefty fines. Emerging tech...
October 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...
September 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...
July 4, 2019 5 min read A new generation of CFO can drive digital transformation CFOs are more concerned with data and technology than ever before - and they're driving digital transformation, producti...
July 1, 2019 1 min read You’re not an accountant; you’re an advisor Clients want business advice and guidance from their accountants - not just the numbers. Find out how you can free up ti...
May 8, 2019 4 min read Customer success: the formula for growth Customers want inspiration, innovation, guidance and solutions. If they don’t get these from one service provider, it's ...
March 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 ...
November 3, 2018 1 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...
September 20, 2018 4 min read Securing supply chains against political uncertainty Amid drastic political changes, we could see a realignment in the balance of global trade, to create increasingly dynami...
July 18, 2018 1 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...
June 25, 2018 3 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 ...
May 29, 2018 5 min read Key SA labour laws changes and how they affect your business South Africa's labour laws constantly evolve. Here are the most recent changes - and what they mean for your business an...
May 17, 2018 3 min read Using tech to maximise farming performance South African agribusinesses should invest in modern business management solutions to improve their efficiency and compe...
April 18, 2018 3 min read Improve your cash flow: Manage your VAT Now that the VAT increase dust has settled, SMEs can review their operations, improve their cash flow, and offset the hi...
April 11, 2018 3 min read Guide to inventory management and stock control Effective stock management can contribute to healthy profit. Learn about stock management, stock control, and the differ...
March 26, 2018 3 min read 5 accounting habits SMEs should break Stop doing things the "old" way and adopt new habits that make your accounting tasks faster, more accurate and more effi...
March 19, 2018 3 min read Hidden VAT opportunities for small businesses The VAT increase is an opportunity for SMEs to review their processes and identify opportunities to cut costs and stream...
March 5, 2018 4 min read Get your small business VAT-ready VAT recently increased for the first time in 25 years in South Africa. Here's what you need to know to prepare your smal...
January 22, 2018 4 min read SA businesses spend 202 days per year on admin Regaining this lost time could add R7.3bn to SA's GDP annually. One way to do this is to use technology to chase payment...
