"Compliance is not a choice. It's a responsibility." (Jack Welch, former CEO, General Electric) In South Africa, business compliance obligations are enforced by several different government bodies, each responsible for a different section of business oversight, and...

“SaaS spend increases without founders noticing because subscriptions renew automatically, ownership is unclear, and usage is rarely reviewed as teams change.” (Michael Pantilione) From communication channels, to shared workspaces, AI chatbots and design services,...

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” (Henry Ford) Bad decisions are a near-universal leadership experience. A 2023 study of more than 14,000 employees and business leaders across 17 countries, commissioned by Oracle, found...

“Provisional tax is merely an advance payment of a taxpayer’s normal tax liability.” (SARS) For many taxpayers, it feels as if you’re making income tax payments all the time. It’s not far from the truth because, in South Africa, provisional taxpayers make two...

"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...