The Business of Business Travel Accounting
Business travel means different things to SARS than to taxpayers. While it has been compulsory for recipients of travel allowances to substantiate their claims by means of a detailed logbook for some years, it has become ever more critical to understand exactly what SARS understands by the term ‘business travel’. The simple reason for making […]
Essential Financial Lessons Every Parent Should Pass Down Business
It’s true; financial literacy is as crucial as academic education, and many of us find ourselves reflecting on the lessons we wish were imparted by our parents. Growing up in South Africa, where economic challenges and opportunities coexist, understanding money management from an early age could have set a solid foundation for personal financial success. […]
Why bigger isn’t better in business
In the world of business, your earnings can make a large difference between getting investors to invest in your business and being completely overlooked. Many business owners think that the more money they bring in, the more likely it is that investors will show interest. This is true to some extent, but in actuality, thinking […]
Test your knowledge on cybersecurity
How well are you equipped for handling cyber threats to your business? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge on cybersecurity. 1. You just received an email from a client telling you to attend to an urgent financial matter with a link to help you. Do you… ? a.) Click the link provided […]
The Practical Implications of the POPI Act You May Not Have Considered
Since the POPI Act came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, many businesses have had to rethink the way that they use and store information of individuals. In some ways, it may place a burden on some small business who have been using the same tactics for years to engage with clients and potential clients. […]
WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN INVESTING IN A BUSINESS
You have worked hard for many years, and have finally saved enough funds and mustered the courage to take the big leap that you have been dreaming about for such a long time… you are going to invest in your own business. You have found the perfect business and is excited about your new journey, […]
5 COMMON SMALL BUSINESS MONEY MISTAKES
Of all the roles a small business owner takes on, often the most challenging is managing the business’s finances. You can improve your chances for success – and your profitability — by being aware of and steering clear of these common small business money mistakes. Insufficient Cash Insufficient cash is one of the leading causes of […]
OFFSHORE COMPANIES AND DOING BUSINESS IN SOUTH AFRICA – A COMPANIES ACT PERSPECTIVE
According to the most recent statistics released by the South African Revenue Service, South Africa remains a net importer of goods and services. Put differently, one could say that South Africans are more often clients in cross-border transactions than they would be the service provider. Many of our clients operate in this space, including foreign […]
REMOVING DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY
The Companies Act, 71 of 2008, requires that the business and affairs of any company be managed by or under the direction of its board, which has the authority to exercise all of the powers and perform any of the functions of the company, except to the extent that the Companies Act or the company’s […]