Diversification makes intuitive sense. When one revenue stream falters, another should compensate. When one market cools, another heats up. In theory, it’s prudent. In reality, however, as businesses accumulate products, geographies, customer segments and internal processes, decision-making slows and execution weakens. What began as risk management turns into managerial overload. The uncomfortable truth is […]
Provisional tax is among the most confusing aspects of the tax regime – and it’s also the most heavily penalised. There are numerous declarations and payments overlapping throughout each year, not to mention a raft of rules and exceptions. The next provisional tax deadline for the 2026 tax year (coming up on 27 February […]
1. Boost your retirement savings Contributing to a Retirement Annuity (RA) before 28 February can reduce your taxable income and grow your long-term wealth. If you haven’t maximised your annual tax deduction for contributions to retirement funds, this is a good moment to review it. Got any questions – ask us. 2. Top up your […]
In a world where constant activity is seen as progress, the real high-performing leaders are doing something different. These entrepreneurs, CEOs and founders understand that not every signal deserves a response, not every problem requires an immediate solution, and not every opportunity is worth pursuing. In volatile markets, noisy feedback loops and emotionally charged leadership […]
07 January – PAYE submissions and payments 19 January – End of Filing Season 2025 for Provisional Taxpayers and End of Filing Season 2025 for Trusts 23 January – VAT manual submissions and payments 29 January – Excise duty payments 30 January – VAT electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional Tax payments where […]
Costs go up and so do prices. And yet most businesses raise prices later than they should. A global study by Simon-Kucher found that less than a quarter of companies adjust prices multiple times a year as needed, with almost 30% discussing price changes only once annually, and 26% waiting for new customer tenders or […]
The beginning of the new year can be more than another Monday morning: it can be a powerful psychological reset button. The ‘fresh start effect’ comes after milestones, like New Year’s or anniversaries, that help people believe they can become better versions of themselves – and this applies just as powerfully to teams as it […]
Entrepreneurs are hardwired to look forward, and chase the next win. This constant looking ahead can create a costly strategic blind spot. When you rush past December’s data to write January’s plan, you run the risk of missing the critical lessons already paid for in time, money, and stress. A comprehensive review gives you the […]
Among the African CEOs surveyed, 63% expressed optimism about their country’s growth prospects and 78% expressed strong business confidence. Over the short term, 98% expect business expansion and 86% are likely to pursue acquisitions. “African CEOs are not only adapting to global challenges but are actively investing in the future through AI, talent, and sustainable […]
