“It turns days and hours into minutes”: Accountant gives insight into the Sage VAT 201 experience VAT submissions is a complicated process that challenges an accountant’s schedule, attention to detail, and patience. Ap... Sep 2, 2021
POPIA compliance: What accountants need to know News about the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has dominated headlines and flooded our inboxes in recent ... Jul 16, 2021
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 8, 2021
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 15, 2021
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 9, 2021
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... Apr 6, 2021
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 25, 2021
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... Mar 15, 2021
New tax year: 7 things employees and employers need to know Most employers and employees in South Africa greeted last month’s Budget Speech with a sense of relief. Against all odds... Mar 12, 2021
Budget2021: What a relief for taxpayers With the National Treasury announcing plans in October 2020 to increase the tax take by R40 billion over the next three ... Feb 25, 2021
Budget2021: How will the Finance Minister fund the UIF COVID-19 TERS benefit? The Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS) provides financial relief to South African workers when their emplo... Feb 23, 2021
What will Budget2021 hold when most businesses and consumers don’t have more to give? Finance Minister Tito Mboweni still faces all last year’s challenges such as funding cash-strapped state-owned enterpris... Feb 22, 2021
A new purpose for the accounting profession The words ‘accounting’ and ‘bookkeeping’ were once used interchangeably. But their respective meanings are drifting apar... Feb 12, 2021
5 ways technology is changing the face of the HR function More than half (55%) of South African business leaders surveyed for Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends 2020 report agree th... Jan 21, 2021
Why spreadsheets take the ‘human’ out of HR – and what to do about it Managing annual leave with spreadsheets can be tedious for HR professionals as they slow things down. Here's why using H... Nov 12, 2020
6 ways self-service HR tools can save time and money Learn how self-service tools can help HR professionals to save time, while empowering employees, meaning there's more ti... Nov 10, 2020
How to effectively manage employee shift patterns The holy grail for any business would be the ability to predict the future. This, of course, is impossible. Fortunate... Nov 6, 2020
In-house or outsource: Which payroll model is best for your business? Setting up payroll is one of the most important aspects of any business. In fact, it can be a make-or-break factor. I... Nov 5, 2020
Payroll systems: 5 tips on how to always get it right Running a successful business isn’t just about making sales and increasing profits; it’s also about complying with all t... Nov 4, 2020
Payroll compliance: 10 tips to help you get it right every time Non-compliance with Labour Relations regulations – like paying employees the right amount, on time – can lead to penalti... Nov 2, 2020
3 tips to ensure a smooth personal income tax filing season During August, many South Africans received auto-assessments for their 2019/20 personal income tax returns from SARS. Th... Sep 1, 2020
Payroll Q&A: Your questions answered about COVID-19 relief options for businesses Most South African small and medium businesses are struggling to operate and pay their employees during the national loc... May 13, 2020
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... Oct 8, 2019
5 tips to never miss a tax return deadline From December, SARS will fine companies that receive final demands to submit returns. This article helps you avoid penal... Nov 8, 2018
