Securing your business’s future: FICA Compliance in South Africa made simple
To thrive in South Africa’s ever-changing economic landscape, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of your regulatory responsibilities, including compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). Recognised not just as an additional requirement to your current protocols, but rather as a fundamental component in upholding your business’s integrity, FICA ensures transparency and […]
Beskerm jouself teen Kuberaanvallers
Kuberaanvallers word slimmer en probeer nuwe kwaadwillige maniere om jou inligting en geld te teiken. Ons het reeds vroeg in die jaar vals “phishing” eposse ontvang wat lyk of dit van verskaffers, SARS en banke af kom. Die 5 wenke hieronder kan help as ‘n voorsorgmaatreël om jou veilig te hou: Gebruik sterk wagwoorde en […]
How a data-driven culture can transform your business
In today’s digital era, data has become an essential resource for businesses to grow and thrive in a competitive market. But not all companies are taking advantage of this opportunity. In fact, many organisations are still struggling to understand how they can benefit from their data assets and use them effectively to improve their performance. […]
Keeping things fair in the business race
The purpose of the Competition Act 89 of 1998(“the Act”) is to promote the efficiency, adaptability, and development of the economy, and to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises have equitable opportunities. Certain practices, including restrictive horizontal practices, restrictive vertical practices, and abuse of dominance, are prohibited in terms of the Competition Act. The Competition […]
Theft insurance won’t protect against thieving employees
Every now and then a new news story is published of an employee who steals a great sum of money from the company they work for. Most businesses aren’t at risk of losing millions through employee theft, but theft of smaller amounts is more common than would be evident from reading the daily headlines. Protecting […]
‘n tyd vir onvergeetlike leiers
Ons onthou die buiten gewone, beter as die gewone, iets wat teen die grein gaan en ons denke net lang genoeg onderbreek om plek daarvoor te maak in ons permanente geheue. Hierdie menslike eienskap word miskien nie genoeg in die gebied van sake leierskap gebruik nie. Ja, werknemers word ietwat gemotiveer deur hulle behoefte om […]
What to do after discovering fraud in your business
Anyone who’s ever had the misfortune to fall prey to credit card fraud, knows that it’s a huge hassle. If you’re running a business, you should be aware that your business may be at an even greater risk of having its financial data compromised, which can have much more serious implications compared to that of […]
Do actions speak louder than words in the business world?
It’s one thing to claim your company is customer-orientated, but talk can be cheap regarding what matters most to your business. The businesses that serve their customers effectively don’t proclaim it on bold billboards; they prove it through offering efficient advice, paying consistent attention to detail, and delivering long-term quality results. These tangible actions create […]
Business Continuity Planning: Are you prepared for the next crisis?
While the possibility of a global pandemic was always at the back of our minds, its emergence still managed to catch us off-guard and wreaked havoc on every aspect of our lives, particularly the world of work. Therefore, it’s safe to say that Covid-19 has been a wake-up call for organisations to rethink their priorities […]
Why the POPI Act matters
The right to privacy is enshrined in Section 14 of South Africa’s Constitution and we understand it to be a vital human right. It states: “Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have – (a) their person or home searched; (b) their property searched; (c) their possessions seized; (d) the privacy of their communications […]