"Small is not a stepping stone. You can move. You can adjust. You can adapt. You can get it done while they're still stuck deciding what to do." (Jason Fried, entrepreneur and author) When starting a small business, it’s easy to assume you don’t have all the knowledge...

"All trusts established in South Africa are required to register with SARS, regardless of whether they have any transactions or income." (SARS) When Mr and Mrs J set up a Type-A special trust for their eldest son, who is intellectually challenged, their intention was...

“The bottom line is that having a purpose is good business. It is the business of the future.” (Brian Whipple, former CEO of Accenture Song) In 2026, Gen Z and Millennials are beginning to take their place as the dominant purchasing generations. It’s a significant...

"The Power of Done starts with knowing when to act." (SARS) The 2026 Tax Season officially opens on 13 July 2026 for the 2025/2026 year of assessment, covering the period between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026. During filing season, taxpayers must complete and...

"Trustees are reminded that compliance is mandatory, and non-compliance can result in fines and penalties." (SARS) SARS has significantly increased its scrutiny of trust administration. What’s more, from the beginning of May 2026, automated administrative penalties...

"Small business success in this economy isn't about the 'next big thing' in tech; it's about the 'next small thing'" (Isabel Guzman) It’s no secret that doing business has undergone significant overhauls over the last few years. The invention of AI, and the backlash...

"Leaders must either invest a reasonable amount of time attending to fears and feelings, or squander an unreasonable amount of time trying to manage ineffective and unproductive behaviour." (Brené Brown, Dare to Lead) Running a business is a human endeavour, and as...

"A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went." (Dave Ramsey) The unprecedented volatility of 2026 has brought about geopolitical disruption, volatile markets, rand weakness and rising input costs. This places real pressure on South...

In the liturgical calendar of the Church, Ordinary Time is often misunderstood. It is not “ordinary” because it is dull or insignificant. Rather, it is the season where faithful, consistent growth happens. The great celebrations of Christmas and Easter are over. The...

"Only accountants can save the world — through peace, goodwill, and reconciliations." (Unknown) Employers are legally required to submit their EMP501 reconciliation with accurate and up-to-date payroll and tax information (including valid Income Tax Reference Numbers)...

"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." (Peter Drucker, Author of “The Effective Executive”, 1966) “Invisible work” is the non-value-added tasks that act as a hidden tax on your profit and growth. It is the friction...

"Don’t put all your eggs in one basket." (Idiom) Most founders track revenue growth. Fewer track where that revenue comes from. Client concentration risk arises when a single customer, or a small cluster of customers, accounts for a disproportionate share of revenue....