One of the main reasons entrepreneurs fail is because they lack access to expert support − the type of knowledge and insight, not to mention technical skill, that keeps their businesses humming while they focus on product and market development. Help may come from an unexpected source, says Anton Colella. Read the full article here.
There appears to be a limited uptake of the extended mandate of the Tax Ombud, particularly when it comes to systemic and emerging issues, which is regrettable considering the potentially impactful nature of this taxpayer remedy. Section 16 of the Tax Administration Act 2011 (the TAA) deals with the mandate of the Tax Ombud, which…
After Shumani Nembudani completed her chartered accounting trainee contract at Deloitte and qualified as a CA(SA), she found herself asking ‘what next?’. ‘I always felt as though working in the corporate environment capped my true potential. This is no reflection on my employer. The training was excellent, teams were great, and there was immense personal…
According to the 2016 Money Project, there are 60 major stock exchanges in the world with a total value of $69 trillion. 93% of global stock value is represented by three continents – and Africa isn’t one of them (1,5% of global share). 16 exchanges account for 87% of global market capitalisation. Read Mike’s full…
It was my first time using a Hisense cellphone, so I was a bit skeptical about what to expect from the HISENSE INFINITY F24 Smartphone which was released in South Africa recently. I was impressed by how thin the phone was and it has a very stylish finish. I also found working with the phone’s…
‘The payment of a national minimum wage cannot be waived and the national minimum wage takes precedence over any contrary provision in any contract, collective agreement or law, except a law amending this Act.’ Read the full 30min CPD article by fast-tracking to it here.
At special occasions, I observe how most people happily record the event on their mobile devices and few volunteers to conduct a toast. It seems that most people either lack the skill of toasting or feel embarrassed by the formality of doing so. Read Dineshrie’s full article here.
That the world is a much smaller place thanks to the Internet and digital communication technology has probably not escaped anyone’s notice. But are you truly harnessing this to do your business better, and to grow beyond South Africa’s borders? Read Kevin Phillips’ full article here.
Vienna is a city full of surprises – with the legacy shaped by illustrious residents like Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud. Known in particular for its beautiful Imperial Palace, this city should definitely be on your bucket list. Read about the beautiful Vienna right here.
In an increasingly saturated and changing marketplace, your brand needs to shine brightly in order to stand out, says Simon Grainger. Do you have a clear sense of what your ‘why’ is? Are you merely a company that offers accounting services or is there a deeper purpose underpinning your brand? Read Simon’s full article here.