Business

Directors, Take Note: Understanding and Complying with Your Legal Duties Is Critical If you are a company director in South Africa, the responsibilities you carry are significant. With recent amendments to the Companies Act, non-compliance with your legislated duties can result in serious consequences, including civil and criminal liability, personal fines, and even imprisonment. The […]

Business Hack: Define Your Target Market—Then Refine It for Growth Why guessing who your customer is can cost more than missing your tax deadlines According to CB Insights, 42% of startups fail because there’s no market need. In many cases, this isn’t because the idea was flawed—it’s because the audience wasn’t correctly identified or validated.

5 Tips for Helping Your Employees Through a Crisis At some point, every business owner will be called upon to help an employee navigate a personal or professional crisis — whether it’s bereavement, a health emergency, financial hardship, or workplace burnout. How you respond matters. Your actions don’t just affect the individual in crisis —

Youth Day: How Your Business Can Benefit from the ETI Youth Day on 16 June is more than a commemorative date – it’s a timely reminder of the value that young people bring to South African businesses. It also presents a strategic opportunity for companies to access meaningful financial support through the Employment Tax Incentive

The 5 Mental Traps That Threaten Employee Wellbeing and Business Growth On 1 May, South Africa honoured Worker’s Day—a celebration of the contributions employees make to society, business and the economy. But while it’s a day to reflect on the past, it’s also a time to look forward. In today’s fast-paced, pressure-filled work environment, many

Zen and the Art of Job Stability – Why It Matters More Than Ever Today’s workplace is anything but predictable. The rise of the gig economy, constant technological disruption, and economic uncertainty have made traditional 9-to-5 jobs feel far from stable. A recent study by MyPerfectResume found that 80% of employees fear losing their jobs

5 Tips for Using Reviews to Boost Your Business Customer reviews have always played a crucial role in shaping business success. Today, Google places even more emphasis on businesses with genuine positive reviews, making them a key factor in online visibility. However, it’s not just about receiving reviews – how you use them matters. Here

When to Rethink Your Business Strategy: 6 Clear Signs Adaptability is one of the greatest strengths of small businesses. Unlike large corporations, small businesses can pivot quickly when faced with challenges. But how do you know when it’s time to shift direction instead of staying the course? These six signs suggest it might be time