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“Cash remains the most popular means of payment in the economy, and we are committed to ensuring cash remains readily available and convenient.” (Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor, South African Reserve Bank) For years, the story seemed straightforward: smartphones,...

With Compliments   NOVEMBER 2026 Newsletter Please contact us should you require any assistance or advice. We are here to help you. 2026 Newsletters   IN THIS ISSUE The Profit First Business Model: Could it Work for You? Trust Tax Season 2026 Is Now Open...

“Recognise flexibility as a selling point. Generally speaking, top talent wants the option to crunch numbers at a coffee shop or stay in their slippers at home.” (Kevin Kuske) Every small business owner knows the feeling: a promising candidate sails through the...

“I've never been a guy who's just about getting a check, so I thought: is there a way we can keep this going, and bring others along for the ride?” - Dan Kenary Founder Harpoon Brewery, on introducing an employee ownership arrangement When entrepreneurs imagine an...

With Compliments   OCTOBER 2026 Newsletter Please contact us should you require any assistance or advice. We are here to help you. 2026 Newsletters       IN THIS ISSUE SARS Scams and eFiling Profile Hijacking: Taxpayers Beware Win the War for...

“The future of business isn't about doing more with less. It's about doing what matters with more intention, alignment, and flow.” (Chais Meyer, business founder and consultant) We all read the brochures. Automation was going to offer us a future where laborious and...

“True leadership is measured by what happens after you die.” (Myles Munroe) Most business owners believe that their personal will has the business covered too, but that's usually not the case. First things first, your valid, updated Last Will and Testament (i.e. your...

  With Compliments   SEPTEMBER 2026 Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Cut Your Tax Bill: Rebates and Incentives Available This Tax Season National Wills Month: Do You Have a Business Will? Some Companies are Going Back on Automation. Should you? SARS Moves Traveller...

“SaaS spend increases without founders noticing because subscriptions renew automatically, ownership is unclear, and usage is rarely reviewed as teams change.” (Michael Pantilione) From communication channels, to shared workspaces, AI chatbots and design services,...

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” (Henry Ford) Bad decisions are a near-universal leadership experience. A 2023 study of more than 14,000 employees and business leaders across 17 countries, commissioned by Oracle, found...

  With Compliments   AUGUST 2026 Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Provisional Tax Time: First Payment for 2027 Tax Year Due 31 August Everyone Makes Them: Here's How to Recover from a Bad Business Decision The Subscription Trap: SMEs are Losing Thousands to “SaaS...

Hello, August 2026! A new month means fresh opportunities, new goals, and exciting possibilities. We're looking forward to helping our clients succeed every step of the way. Here's to a productive, successful, and rewarding August. Let's make it a great one together!...

"Small is not a stepping stone. You can move. You can adjust. You can adapt. You can get it done while they're still stuck deciding what to do." (Jason Fried, entrepreneur and author) When starting a small business, it’s easy to assume you don’t have all the knowledge...

“The bottom line is that having a purpose is good business. It is the business of the future.” (Brian Whipple, former CEO of Accenture Song) In 2026, Gen Z and Millennials are beginning to take their place as the dominant purchasing generations. It’s a significant...

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