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“Trustees are reminded that compliance is mandatory, and non-compliance can result in fines and penalties.” (SARS)

SARS has significantly increased its scrutiny of trust administration. What’s more, from the beginning of May 2026, automated administrative penalties apply to all non-compliant trusts – without exception.

“Small business success in this economy isn’t about the ‘next big thing’ in tech; it’s about the ‘next small thing'” (Isabel Guzman)

It’s no secret that doing business has undergone significant overhauls over the last few years.

“Leaders must either invest a reasonable amount of time attending to fears and feelings, or squander an unreasonable amount of time trying to manage ineffective and unproductive behaviour.” (Brené Brown, Dare to Lead)

Running a business is a human endeavour, and as such, every business leader will eventually find themselves faced with a skilled, reliable employee who starts showing signs that something is deeply wrong outside of work.

“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” (Dave Ramsey)

The unprecedented volatility of 2026 has brought about geopolitical disruption, volatile markets, rand weakness and rising input costs. This places real pressure on South African businesses of every size

"Only accountants can save the world — through peace, goodwill, and reconciliations." (Unknown) Employers are legally required to submit their EMP501 reconciliation with accurate and up-to-date payroll and tax information (including valid Income Tax Reference Numbers)...

"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." (Peter Drucker, Author of “The Effective Executive”, 1966) “Invisible work” is the non-value-added tasks that act as a hidden tax on your profit and growth. It is the friction...

"Don’t put all your eggs in one basket." (Idiom) Most founders track revenue growth. Fewer track where that revenue comes from. Client concentration risk arises when a single customer, or a small cluster of customers, accounts for a disproportionate share of revenue....

“A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.” (Nicole Snow)  Small business owners looking to sell their business or interest in a business as part of their retirement planning will be glad to know that meaningful tax...

February Provisional Tax Deadline: How to Avoid Stiff Underestimation Penalties“February Provisional Tax Deadline: How to Avoid Stiff Underestimation Penalties Provisional tax is among the most confusing aspects of the tax regime – and it’s also the most heavily...

So, You Want to Diversify? You Might Be Making a Mistake“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of genius, and a lot of courage, to move in the opposite direction.” (Statistician and economist, E.F. Schumacher) Diversification...