Month: April 2021

5 COGNITIVE BIASES THAT COULD SINK YOUR BUSINESS Too often we hold fast to the clichés of our forebears. We subject all facts to a prefabricated set of interpretations. We enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. – John F. Kennedy, former US president Running a business

MIND THE TAX GAP! Here is how… In 2025/26, SARS will focus on addressing the tax gap to improve revenue collection. – National Treasury Budget Review Increased funding allocated in Budget 2025 will enable SARS to zoom in on an estimated R800 billion in unpaid taxes in South Africa, including

ZEN and the ART OF FOSTERING JOB STABILITY in an Uncertain World The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. – James Allen Today’s work environment is fast-paced, unpredictable and ever-changing. Between the gig economy, retrenchments and the transformations brought about

THIS WORKERS’ DAY, LOOK AFTER YOUR BUSINESS’ GREATEST ASSET Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients. – Richard BransoN Workers’ Day acknowledges the contributions of workers and recognises the importance of upholding their rights. But

5 TIPS FOR USING REVIEWS TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS “Reviews aren’t just about feedback, they’re about building a relationship with your customers.” – Oprah Winfrey In the history of business, little has been as effective in making or breaking sales as customer reviews. With Google now placing increasing relevance on

WHY USE A REGISTERED TAX PRACTITIONER? Here’s what SARS says… “A tax professional is someone who solves a problem you didn’t know you had in a way you don’t understand.” – Carl Ally, adapted from a quote about architects With tax compliance scrutiny intensifying and SARS increasing its detection capabilities