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“People don’t mind price increases as much as they mind surprises.” (Robert Cialdini, Psychologist and Business Author) Costs go up and so do prices. And yet most businesses raise prices later than they should. A global study by Simon-Kucher found that less than a...

“The outlook is clear: resilience and innovation will define Africa’s growth story.” (Ignatius Sehoole, CEO of KPMG South Africa) “A continent brimming with optimism.” This is how KPMG’s 11th Africa CEO Outlook describes Africa. Among the African CEOs surveyed, 63%...

“A fresh start is not a place, it is a mindset.” (Jordan Peterson) The beginning of the new year can be more than another Monday morning: it can be a powerful psychological reset button. The ‘fresh start effect’ comes after milestones, like New Year's or...

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” (Peter F. Drucker, Business Management Guru) Entrepreneurs are hardwired to look forward, and chase the next win. This constant looking ahead can create a costly strategic blind spot. When you rush past December’s data...

It is with great excitement that we start the new chapter of the firm as MD Streets. Following our merger with Streets Chartered Accountants in the UK on 1 January 2026, we are now able to collaborate with a wider network of professionals, grow our staff’s careers...

“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” (Walt Disney) Faced with rising demand, every successful solo-business person or freelancer will start wishing they had someone around...

Thank you for your support in 2025. Have a wonderful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2026.     Note: Copyright in this publication and its contents vests in DotNews. A Client Connection Service by DotNews | © DotNews. All Rights Reserved. |...

“A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool." (Henry Fielding, English writer and judge)   Across the country, tens of thousands of groups run feeding schemes, environmental projects,...

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." (Mark Black) By prioritising rest and relaxation (R&R) over the holidays, businesses can cultivate a healthier, more productive, and more resilient workforce – which ultimately leads to sustained high...

As we celebrate 28 years in partnership, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your continued trust and support. It has been a privilege partnering with you and your business through all the challenges, successes, and milestones. As the festive...

“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” (Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) In business it’s too easy for an entrepreneur or business leader to mistake being busy for being effective. Working...

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” (Winston Churchill) Can you believe November is upon us already? But instead of panicking about Christmas presents, it’s time to get strategic. The end of the year presents a crucial opportunity to...

MD Accountants & Auditors Inc. joins forces with Streets Chartered Accountants in the UK to form MD Streets in Cape Town    On 1 January 2026, MD Accountants & Auditors will merge with Streets Chartered Accountants, a Top 40 UK accountancy and advisory...

“Paying yourself isn’t selfish, it’s sustainable. The goal is to strike a balance that supports your personal life without compromising the growth of your company.” (Salim Omar, CPA and serial entrepreneur) Many founders see skipping their own salary as a noble way to...

Dear Alexis, Dave and the MD Team,   On behalf of the Roxy Davis Foundation, Raemondo Lesson and Noluthando Makalima, we want to say thank you for your generous donation to our Khaye to Cali: Para Surfers to World Champs campaign. Your contribution has helped...

“Taking bold action on climate change simply makes good business sense. It's also the right thing to do for people and the planet.” (Richard Branson) Climate change impacts the fundamentals of business operations. Rising heat affects productivity, floods and storms...

If you employ less than 50 employees, you would most likely not have needed to register for Employment Equity (EE) in the past. However, under Chapter II of the EE Act, non-designated employers (employ less than 50 employees) still have important responsibilities: You...