Until as recent as two years ago, I can recall how much effort it took to convince a business owner that he or she needed an accountant. It was and to a large extent, still is an absolute grudge purchase.
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Business owners across the world marvel and quiver simultaneously at the mere speed at which technology is changing the face of how we do business…so as business owners: “Do we fear or embrace the pivotal role technology will play in our futures?”
Why your business needs the cloud Read More »
We all have some relationship to money, and it is usually instilled upon us from childhood. There was always more than enough or we never had any money. There was always a budget in our house or we spent money when there was any available.
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Most business owners have a lack of financial understanding in their businesses and so leave their financial future to chance.
Some business owners have a fear of numbers. Some are overwhelmed. Most feel intimidated or embarrassed to admit that they don’t know what they’re looking for when they review financial documents.
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With the festive season around the corner, spirits are lifting and we are all looking forward to a well-deserved break with friends and family. For most small business owners however, the festive season is usually associated with some serious cash flow issues. Follow these 6 easy steps and you might just start the new year with a positive bank balance.
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In most small businesses it is really important to obtain some industry benchmarks and know what the rest of the market thinks about the future. Our friends over at Hubspot, recently posted some really interesting research, that we would like to share with you. Difficulty 1) 59% of small business owners say it’s harder to
28 Tweetable Stats About Small Businesses Then vs. Now Read More »
1 January 2014 not only saw the dawning of a new year but also the implementation of a new SARS employment tax incentive. Maybe SARS is finally starting to understand what exactly it costs most small businesses out there to simply comply with its mammoth legislative requirements. The thoughts behind this incentive scheme? Millions of
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Everyone owning a business weighs up the scales of risk and reward on a daily basis. The only way to be successful is to ensure that you take calculated risks. Unfortunately from time to time, unforeseen circumstances do happen and could place your business and inherently y our own future at stake.
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In the last week’s article, we introduced you to the concept of buy-sell agreements. In this article, we have a look at some practical examples of how these agreements and policies are physically implemented. A re-cap of the importance of a buyout agreement Forms a critical component in the business planning phase as it regulates
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Cash flow is one of the major concerns that keeps small business owners awake at night, according to the 2010 SME survey, which included 2000 South African entrepreneurs.
Indeed, few would argue that having a good cash flow is the very lifeblood needed to keep a business going; and that without it, it won’t be long before the enterprise withers and dies.
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