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Budget 2023: The Minister of Finance Wants to Hear from You!
“Finally, we pay tribute to the millions of South Africans, whose resilience and courage during these times of pandemic and economic hardship, is an inspiration to all of us who have the privilege to serve in the public sector.” (From the 2022 Budget Speech) Finance...
Your Tax Deadlines for February 2023
7 February - Monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) submissions and payments 27 February - Excise Duty payments 28 February - Value-Added Tax (VAT) electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided...
Start 2023 Strong with the “Fresh Start Effect”
“We change our tools and then our tools change us.” (Jeff Bezos) Every January, individuals and businesses have an opportunity to take advantage of what is called the “Fresh Start Effect” – referring to research evidence that shows people are more likely to make...
The Financial Steps You Need to Take Before You Open Your New Business
“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets planning,” - Thomas Edison You have your idea, you have your mission statement and perhaps you even have an idea of who your first customers will be, but there are still a few things you should consider doing before...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Tax Compliance Status in 2023
“Being tax compliant… is not just good for you, but also contributes to the positive growth of our country’s economy which in turn benefits all South Africans.” (SARS) Businesses are often required to provide, confirm or share tax clearance information to another...
How to Know if You Need an Office for Your Business (and How to Make the Most of a Lease if You Do)
“In business, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate,” Chester Karrass, Founder of Seminar group Karrass. At some point, around halfway through the pandemic, experts began to whisper that office space was dead. “No one will be using an office by...
Your Tax Deadlines for January 2023
6 January - Monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) submissions and payments 30 January - Excise Duty payments 31 January - Value-Added Tax (VAT) electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided...
The Why and the How of Annual Price Increases
“Pricing power is important in business. You want your business to have the ability to raise prices as needed, especially with regard to inflation.” (Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr) It is imperative that businesses increase their fees, rates or product prices annually by at...
Simple Communication Tips to Boost Your Profitability
"Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.” (American business speaker Brian Tracy) Successful communication can be the difference...
What is the Metaverse and How Will It Impact Your Business?
“Metaverse isn't a thing a company builds. It's the next chapter of the internet overall” (Mark Zuckerberg, Meta) Among businesses, one of the most misunderstood aspects at the moment is ‘The Metaverse’. Businesses that do understand this new phase of the internet are...