Taking the time to create a comprehensive budget may seem like a lot of work, but it will help you to unlock the financial insights you...

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A wealth of data now exists on the difference a written business plan makes, especially for small or growing companies. In this post,...

Investors have little patience for badly written documents. You want your business plan to be as attractive and readable as possible....

It could be a new product or service you want to offer in your business, or the entire business model itself- the key is to validate the...

1. Do You Look Like a Professional or Freelancer? When you refer to what you do professionally, I recommend saying, “I’m a professional...

Tax for small businesses in South Africa Tax isn't at the top of many entrepreneurs' to-do list. There are plenty of other things that...

I get it, as a small business owner you have a lot to get done. It’s the nature of the beast as a business owner, and it’s why 72% of...

In this article we will be looking at some basics around margins, helping you to understand your financials better. Let's start with a...

For many entrepreneurs, tax is not at the top of the to-do list. Deadlines may seem like a long way off, and there are plenty of other...

Budgets and forecasts are two of the most important financial tools at your disposal. As a small business owner, chances are you’ve come...

Many small businesses do the basic administration on a day to day basis - raise the invoices, pay the bills - but the rest of the...

In this blog post we look at what is considered taxable income for a sole trader or partnership that would need to be included in your...

Thinking about starting a side hustle? Perhaps you imagine quitting your job one day to take your business full time? Wondering what you...

In this post, we take you through the most important elements of setting up as a private company (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. What is a...