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This Workers’ Day, Look After Your Business’ Greatest Asset

Workers’ Day acknowledges the contributions of workers and recognises the importance of upholding their rights. But celebrating workers is not just a government initiative. It’s a forward-thinking approach to labour relations that is increasingly embraced by progressive companies around the world. Here are five reasons why happy workers are a business’ greatest asset. And five simple ways your business can enhance happiness and wellbeing among your workers.
the art of fostering job stability in an uncertain world
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The Art of Fostering Job Stability in an Uncertain World

Today’s work environment is fast-paced, unpredictable and ever-changing. Between the gig economy, retrenchments and the transformations brought about by AI and other technologies, studies are now showing that the traditional 9-to-5 job is no longer viewed as being a stable way of life. Workers are increasingly feeling insecure. This fear is impacting their mental health – and in turn, the stability of the businesses they work for. Read on to find out what employers can do to combat these feelings of instability and help foster a sense of security within their organisations.
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The 5 Cognitive Biases That Could Sink Your Business

Running a business requires leaders to make hundreds of decisions each year. Some of these are small and inconsequential. But others have the power to affect the company’s future, determine the happiness of its customers and impact the lives of all its employees. Without knowing it, however, each decision-maker typically brings their personal history, biases and experiences to each decision they make. And sometimes this can be very costly. Here are five ways your biases could sink your business – and how to prevent that from happening.
budget 2025 how it affects you and your business
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Budget 2025: How It Affects You and Your Business

The proposed VAT increase of 0.5% in 2025 and another 0.5% in 2026 is the big news from Budget Speech 2025. The increase is strongly opposed by political parties within and outside the GNU – but it is only one way in which individual and corporate taxpayers will bear the brunt of another substantial Budget shortfall. Here’s a brief overview of how the tabled Budget 2025 proposals will impact individuals and businesses (if they come into effect). Professional tax advice has never been more important.
why use a registered tax practitioner here’s what sars says…
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Why Use a Registered Tax Practitioner? Here’s What SARS Says…

“Protect Yourself – Use Only Registered Tax Practitioners” was among the first messages from SARS this year. The message also highlighted the risks of engaging the services of unregistered practitioners and provided an online look-up feature where a practitioner’s registration can be verified. Not only are we proud to confirm that our team of tax professionals is correctly registered, we’re also pleased to highlight the many benefits that come from working with registered tax practitioners.
5 tips for using reviews to boost your business
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5 Tips for Using Reviews to Boost Your Business

In the history of business, little has been as effective in making or breaking sales as customer reviews. With Google now placing increasing relevance on tracking and promoting companies with genuine good reviews, this has never been truer than it is now. What many don’t know, however, is that it’s what you do after receiving a review that makes the biggest difference. Here are five ways you can capitalise on your reviews to improve your business.
budget 2025 your tax tables and tax calculator
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Budget 2025: Your Tax Tables and Tax Calculator

In its current form, Budget 2025 will effectively bring about an increase in personal income tax by not adjusting the tables for tax rates, rebates and credits, while also implementing substantial increases in ‘sin’ taxes and introducing a 0.5% VAT increase on 1 May 2025 and another 0.5% increase effective 1 April 2026. This selection of official SARS Tax Tables and other useful resources will help clarify your tax position for the new tax year.
how to save big on corporate travel in 2025
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How to Save Big on Corporate Travel in 2025

Online meeting apps have absolutely boomed over the past few years. But in a post-COVID world, business travel is still an expensive necessity for many companies. Fortunately, it has never been easier to trim the travel budget while still getting the quality you and your employees demand. Here are our tips for saving money on corporate travel.
6 signs it might be time to pivot

6 Signs it Might be Time to Pivot

The biggest benefit of small businesses is their adaptability. It’s much easier for a small business to pivot and change course when things are going wrong. But how do you know it’s time to change direction rather than hold the line or even throw in the towel all together? These six signs, taken together or on their own, might mean it’s time to go a different way.
5 things to consider when buying vs leasing equipment
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5 Things to Consider When Buying vs Leasing Equipment

As a business owner or financial manager one of the most important decisions you will make is whether to buy or lease the equipment your business needs to operate. This decision could have far-reaching financial consequences, particularly for smaller firms – so it must be taken seriously. Here are five things to consider when deciding whether to lease or buy.