“Collaboration is the new innovation.” How venture capitalist Octavius Phukubye plans to empower African entrepreneurs If Octavius Phukubye ruled the world, the first thing he’d do is offer Black women equal pay. Not only because it’s long... Nov 18, 2020
7 ways cloud software trumps spreadsheets It used to be that smaller firms used spreadsheets as their default tool, only to be replaced when the firm grew, and op... Oct 19, 2020
Five ways to make smarter business decisions Most people in business know when things go wrong. They know very well, too, how things should be changed when this happ... Jun 25, 2020
Digital Transformation: Why you should just start The phrase 'digital transformation' is a perfect example of how the technology sector likes broad-stroke concepts to exp... May 19, 2020
How to ensure business continuity in uncertain times This article offers practical advice and support to help you keep your business moving as we all navigate these unpreced... Mar 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Six ways to keep your business moving At a time when many small businesses in South Africa are already struggling as a result of the recession, the global COV... Mar 20, 2020
5 money mistakes SMEs may one day regret It’s not only big financial disasters that cause businesses to fail. The build-up of small, poor decisions can also crip... Feb 3, 2020
A guide to digital transformation for accountants Accountants need to pick up the pace of technological adoption if they want to remain globally competitive. We offer som... Jan 30, 2020
2030: What’s in store for the accountancy practice? Based on the latest Practice of Now research, we've made five predictions about how an accounting practice might look in... Jan 23, 2020
5 tips to get the most out of accountant-vendor relationships If your technology solution providers aren't strategic business partners who help you make the best technology decisions... Jan 8, 2020
Save time and reduce errors with online timesheets Online timesheets offer numerous advantages over their paper counterparts, including compliance management, automatic up... Dec 13, 2019
You are what you measure Part 3: Run a faster, smarter business In Part 1 in this series, I discussed how the limitations of traditional performance metrics might stop your business fr... Dec 9, 2019
How to spot business growth opportunities Exploring every idea, researching your competitors and target audiences, and expanding into new markets are some of the ... Oct 16, 2019
A guide to performance appraisals Performance appraisals boost employee engagement and help you to retain top talent. This guide provides advice on what t... Jun 2, 2018
Guide to human resource management for African businesses New technologies and changing employee expectations are driving massive changes in HR. This guide will help you to navig... Apr 23, 2018
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... Jan 22, 2018
Cloud myth-busting for SMEs Not all businesses are ready to move to the cloud. But there are compelling benefits, including higher security, cost sa... Nov 19, 2017
4 ways the cloud is transforming HR and payroll management From employee self-service, to value-added apps and e-learning, cloud computing and mobility bring a range of powerful b... Nov 16, 2017
7 business benefits of cloud software With remote working becoming more popular and office space becoming more expensive, understanding the benefits of cloud ... Sep 18, 2017
8 secrets of successful family businesses What’s the secret to keeping a happy home and growing a business? It’s a tricky balancing act. Here’s how successful fam... Jul 18, 2017
Technology and small business Using the right cloud technologies can help businesses to improve client relationships, enter new markets, and increase ... Jul 12, 2017
Throw out the old handbook: Digital transformation requires a new way of doing business Digital transformation tops the agenda of all businesses. But what does it mean? And what challenges stand in the way of... Jun 29, 2017
5 challenges facing SMEs in 2017 From maintaining an email database, to handling admin and keeping up to date with new technology, we look at the top 5 c... Apr 29, 2017
4 hacks to running a small business Some of the most daunting problems for small businesses - like paperwork and hiring the right people - have simple hacks... Feb 8, 2017