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Long-term investors should not rely only on company results to guide smarter investment decisions. Instead, they should understand the context behind the numbers and the broader market trends that shape performance. Company financial results, often called earnings season, are watched closely by equity investors worldwide.

The operating environment during the first half of the year was challenging. Uncertainty around US policies, especially tariffs and ongoing geopolitical conflicts, caused significant volatility in financial markets. These factors also reduced business confidence.

South African import and export businesses operate in a challenging environment. This is due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. To help navigate these complex trade policies, we offer practical advice for local businesses. These insights will become vital if the tariffs take full effect.

ISO 14001, an internationally recognised Environmental Management System (EMS), provides businesses with a structured framework to manage environmental impact. It helps organisations pursue sustainability and operational excellence effectively.

Sometimes, it takes an outsider to allow South Africans to recognise that SA retail innovation is positive in their own country.

Every aspect of our everyday lives involves the use of plastic in one form or another. From electronics to water bottles and cars to children’s toys, there seems to be an insatiable demand for products crafted from fossil fuel-based material. This results in immense environmental strain as landfills spill over into the natural environments and oceans, leaving traces of plastic in our soil and water sources.

Conventional wisdom is that winter is one of the weakest periods for retail trading in South Africa. However, a big data analysis we commissioned shows that retail sales tend to pick up in winter after the quiet autumn months. 

Companies sponsoring learnerships are looking beyond profit towards a better future. Business success is not only about profit margins and market share - it is also about positively impacting society and contributing to the growth of future leaders.

From 1 March 2024, latecomers to the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud scheme will face a five per cent increase on the late joiner’s fee imposed by the Board in March 2022. The fee is based on a percentage of the annual participation fee, which in turn is based on turnover (see table below).

Strategy is layered with great complexity, yet it needs to communicate the plan of action in the simplest form possible to drive the profitability of the brand or business. The world is full of great examples when it comes to strategy.