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outlook 2026 moving forward with confident resilience (2)
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Outlook 2026: Moving Forward with Confident Resilience

CEOs, globally and in Africa, are optimistic about the 2026 outlook for their organisations. In fact, most are purposefully investing in AI, talent and ESG. Find out here just how confidently global and African CEOs are going into 2026, what their top challenges and priorities are, and if their strategies for building resilience fast could also propel your company to greater success in the year ahead.
our top tips for communicating price changes
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Our Top Tips for Communicating Price Changes

Price changes are part of running a business at this time of the year, and generally one of the first things business owners consider when they return to the office. Many owners, however, still treat increases as a last resort and/or fear making them – even when rising costs make them unavoidable. Here are our tips for increasing prices in the most effective (and least disruptive) way.
the 5 questions you must ask before making your business resolutions
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The 5 Questions You Must Ask Before Making Your Business Resolutions

The start of a new year brings a powerful urge to chase the future. We get excited about new projects, bigger revenue targets, and a fresh start. But jumping into new resolutions without an honest, data-driven audit of the last twelve months is like building a house without checking the foundations. Before you commit to a single resolution, you must pause and interrogate the year you’ve just completed by asking yourself these five simple questions.
harnessing the new year’s “fresh start effect” for a great 2026
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Harnessing the New Year’s “Fresh Start Effect” for a Great 2026

Harnessing the New Year’s “fresh start effect” can have a significant impact on your team’s motivation as they get back into the swing of things. Read on to find out how what you do at this time of year can influence your team's performance all year long. Kicking the year off in the right manner might be the best investment you ever make…
moving from freelancer to employer the complete guide
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Moving from Freelancer to Employer: The Complete Guide

Whatever your line of work, moving from solo-business or freelancer to taking on staff is a big choice usually prompted by steady demand you can’t handle on your own. Taking on staff is about much more than finding an extra pair of hands, though. It also means committing to monthly salaries, tax deductions, UIF payments, and legal paperwork. So when should you take the plunge, and just how do you go about doing it? Our guide will help.
r&r for better business performance here’s how…
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R&R for Better Business Performance? Here’s how…

Finding time to relax is difficult in today’s fast-paced business world. Taking leave over the holidays may seem like a luxury, a weakness, or even an impossibility. In actual fact, rest and relaxation (R&R) over the holiday season is crucial to enhancing your team’s productivity, creativity, and decision-making in the new year. Find out here why R&R boosts business performance and how to encourage your team to make the most of their annual leave.
npo ngo npc pbo what’s the difference anyway
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NPO? NGO? NPC? PBO? What’s the Difference Anyway?

Helping others should be the simplest thing in the world, but the truth is there’s a lot more red tape than you might expect. You’re just trying to run a community project, but then you’re told you need to register as an NPO, but everyone’s calling you an NGO, your accountant says it might help to become an NPC and your donors are asking if you’re a PBO. So, what’s the difference? And what’s the right choice for your philanthropic endeavours?
how your payment terms could be damaging your business

How Your Payment Terms Could be Damaging Your Business

Extending payment terms to 30, 60 or 90 days may feel like a smart business decision – but beneath the surface these terms could be draining your company more than you realise. Read on to discover the many ways these “invisible loans to your clients” are hurting you. Then, learn how you can take back control.
time is money 8 timesaving tips every business leader should utilise
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Time Is Money: 8 Timesaving Tips Every Business Leader Should Utilise

Leading a business is time-consuming. There are myriad distractions vying to take your attention away from your core role of growing the business. If you aren’t decisive and effective, you’ll soon be lumped with productivity bottlenecks that drain both personal energy and company momentum. Thankfully, we’ve got some time-saving strategies that can help you reclaim control of your schedule and focus on what matters most.
surviving trust tax season 2025 – and beyond
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Surviving Trust Tax Season 2025 – And Beyond

“Trustees remain accountable for all tax matters of a trust, regardless of the economic activity of the trust.” (SARS) The official trust filing season for the 2025 year of assessment is now open for both provisional and non-provisional…
your year end business checklist 10 essential tasks
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Your Year-End Business Checklist: 10 Essential Tasks

The end of the year is the perfect time to wrap up loose ends, assess your business's performance, and prepare for a successful year ahead. This checklist is a fantastic start. But consider reaching out to us for a tailored checklist for your unique business needs. We’d love to help you tick all the boxes before the holidays rush in.
adapt or suffer how to keep your business afloat in a changing climate
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Adapt or Suffer: How to Keep Your Business Afloat in a Changing Climate

Climate change is real, and failing to prepare is guaranteed to have devastating consequences. According to the World Economic Forum, climate-related risks are now ranked among the most severe global threats to business stability, and every business will need to take steps to minimise the impact. So, how can you prepare your business to not just survive, but thrive, in an increasingly unpredictable climate? Here are five practical approaches.
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