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Tips for Pacing Business Growth for Sustainability
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together” – (James Cash Penney, Founder of JCPenney) Every business decision carries profound consequences for the enduring existence of the organisation, and this is no more true than when it is...
Why the Four-Day Working Week Just Might Happen
“We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to-do’ list.” (Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States) The four-day work week has been in the news a lot recently with a number of significant studies and trials coming out in favour...
Don’t Fall Prey to the Most Common Cybercrimes!
“The bottom line is that cyber risks sit right alongside rising systemic risks, and is the biggest emerging, and constantly evolving risk facing businesses today.” (SHA Specialist Risk Review 2022) In Africa, Interpol has identified phishing – particularly Business...
Your Tax Deadlines for October 2023
6 October - Monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) submissions and payments 30 October - Excise Duty payments 31 October - Value-Added Tax (VAT) electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein...
Using a “Risk Matrix” to Risk-Proof Your Business
“Don’t be fearful of risks. Understand them, and manage and minimize them to an acceptable level.” (Naved Abdali, Financial journalist and author) Managing risk in your business is absolutely critical for developing it to success. Knowing exactly which threats are...
Common Tax-Related Criminal Offences, and How to Avoid Them…
“The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall.” (Denis Healey, former British prime minister) Section 234 in Chapter 17 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA) sets out a list of criminal tax offences. If prosecuted and...