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Affordable Ways to Reap the Benefits of Engaged Employees

The benefits of engaged employees – workers who are involved, enthusiastic and committed to their work and workplace - are well-researched and widely documented. These range from increased productivity and improved customer satisfaction to reduced costs and fewer safety incidents, all of which are vitally important for small businesses whose employees often fulfil multiple roles with wide responsibilities.
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Setting Up Your Finances in a New Business

Most entrepreneurs start businesses because they see a gap in the market they think they can fill. The knowledge they have from their careers may have empowered them to see the gap, and to understand how to exploit it, but may leave them short of knowledge in other, critical business areas.
Skills Development Levy
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Why (and How) to Submit Skills Development Reports by 30 April

While many companies pay the Skills Development Levy (SDL) that amounts to 1% of total payroll each month, not all companies are taking advantage of the incentives that allow as much as 70% of the paid levies to be claimed back by meeting certain requirements and submitting the required annual reports by the 30 April deadline.
Business Plan
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5 Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid

While the reality of your business will often force changes in your business plan, there are still numerous errors made during this planning stage that can irreparably harm your business and ensure you have a much tougher time than usual getting going. Surprisingly, some of them are very common. Here are five quick tips for mistakes to avoid when writing your business plan.
march 2023 budget
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Budget 2023: How It Affects You and Your Business

Budget 2023 focussed firmly on the energy State of Disaster. The most prominent announcement was that government would take over R254 billion of Eskom’s debt, while two tax relief measures totalling R9 billion were introduced to assist individuals and businesses to invest in solar and renewable alternatives.
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How To Prepare a Reliable Disaster Recovery Plan

If there is one thing the recent market and global economy has taught us, it’s that almost anything can happen and it’s wise to plan ahead. Whether it’s a sudden flood, a hacking incident, or a fire in your office, companies need a way to first survive any data loss and then come back from it. They need a Disaster Recovery Plan.
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Five Essential Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

Entrepreneurs have a lot to deal with on a daily basis. From managing customers to ordering stock, handling marketing and networking - the days aren’t short of obligations. As a result, it can be difficult to find time to draw up spreadsheets and analyse finances. The problem is that managing your books and keeping finances organised is critical to the success of a company, and failing to do so is a sure way to financial ruin.
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SOLAR PANEL TAX INCENTIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS

Tax-paying South African individuals and businesses will be able to claim substantial rebates for rooftop solar and other renewable energy generation in the coming financial year. This incentive is designed to encourage households to deploy clean energy generation, which can also supplement electricity supply.
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Budget Speech 2023: A Brief Summary

The 2023 budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana brought a fair amount of good news for South Africans. There will be support for households and businesses installing renewable energy, no income tax increases were announced, and the fuel levy remains unchanged, taking some pressure off people’s budgets.
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Maximise Your Business Travel Tax Deduction

Expenses related to business travel can be deducted from taxable income – but only if a logbook that complies with SARS requirements is kept current for each vehicle and stored as per the regulations. There are also several other tax implications relating to travel expenses, travel allowances and reimbursements for business travel.