Business

Some Companies Are Reversing Automation. Should You? Automation promised businesses a cleaner, leaner future: lower costs, faster service and fewer repetitive tasks. But now, some companies are changing direction. Retailers are bringing back staffed tills, customer-service teams are increasing human support, and executives are taking a second look at processes that were previously handed over […]

National Wills Month: Does Your Business Have a Will? When business owners think about estate planning, their focus often falls on their personal will. But what happens to the business when you are no longer there to run it? A personal Last Will and Testament is essential, but it may not provide all the answers

Everyone Makes Them: Here’s How to Recover from a Bad Business Decision Every business owner has made a decision they wish they could take back. It could be launching a product before it was ready, hiring the wrong person, investing in the wrong opportunity or pursuing a strategy that simply didn’t deliver the expected results.

The Subscription Trap: SMEs are Losing Thousands to “SaaS Creep” Cloud-based software has transformed the way businesses operate. From accounting platforms and project management tools to AI assistants and design software, businesses of all sizes now rely on subscription-based applications to improve productivity and collaboration. However, this convenience comes with a hidden cost. Many businesses

Mandela Day: Why Younger Consumers Support Purpose-Driven Businesses Consumer expectations are changing, and businesses that understand this shift are better positioned for long-term success. Millennials and Generation Z are becoming the dominant spending generations, and many are choosing to support businesses whose values align with their own. For these consumers, purchasing decisions often go beyond

5 Things Big Companies Do That Small Businesses Shouldn’t Copy Large corporations often appear to have all the answers. They have established brands, extensive resources, specialist teams and sizeable budgets. It’s easy for small business owners to assume that following their example is the quickest path to success. In reality, the opposite is often true.

The Small Business Trends You Should Be Paying Attention To While artificial intelligence continues to dominate business headlines, many of the most successful small businesses are focusing on something far less glamorous: improving efficiency, strengthening customer relationships, and building more predictable income streams. In an environment where costs are rising and economic conditions remain uncertain,

Selling Your Business to Retire? Get This Tax Relief! For business owners planning their exit, the 2026 Budget introduces a meaningful shift. The capital gains tax exemption on the sale of a small business by individuals aged 55 and older has increased from R1.8 million to R2.7 million. At the same time, the definition of