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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

Budget 2026: What It Means for You and Your Business The 2026 National Budget has delivered encouraging news for taxpayers and businesses alike. Instead of the previously proposed R20 billion in tax increases, government has opted for tax relief measures that aim to support households, stimulate business activity and encourage long term savings. This shift

Harnessing the New Year’s Fresh Start Effect for a stronger 2026 Harnessing the New Year’s Fresh Start Effect can have a measurable impact on team motivation and performance. As businesses return to full operation, this period presents a rare opportunity to reset behaviours, reinforce strategy and align talent around shared objectives. What leaders do at

The 5 Questions You Must Ask Before Making Your Business Resolutions The start of a new year often triggers what psychologists call the Fresh Start Effect. There is renewed motivation, ambitious planning and pressure to move fast. New strategies, higher revenue targets, new systems and changes in staff structure quickly dominate decision-making. In business, momentum

Outlook 2026: Moving Forward with Confident Resilience As organisations prepare for 2026, CEOs across Africa and globally are entering the year with measured optimism, strategic clarity, and a strong focus on resilience. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook, leaders are deliberately prioritising AI investment, talent development, and ESG integration as core drivers of