Tag: reputation

In today’s commercial landscape, businesses face a wide range of risks, from opportunistic theft to targeted break-ins and threats to staff safety. For organisations serious about protecting people, property and reputation, prioritising safety is no longer optional. It’s essential.

The role of corporate finance advisory and investment services has shifted in recent years. These services no longer simply provide transactional support. They now focus on strategic stewardship. Firms that combine technical expertise with local context are increasingly in demand. A select group of South African boutique advisory firms has positioned itself as long-term growth partners.

Credit has long had a bad reputation. For years, it has been associated with financial distress, risky decisions and debt traps. But South African women are rewriting that narrative. Through careful, deliberate borrowing, many are using credit as a tool for resilience – enabling education, covering unexpected emergencies and building a more financially secure future for their families.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is no longer the passive revenue service many South Africans remember. With an injection of R3.5 billion from the national budget and the ominous launch of “Project AmaBillions”, SARS has entered its most aggressive enforcement phase in years.

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring not only drive away top talent but also inflict lasting damage on company reputations. Organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. Ultimately, losing talent, losing trust become a predictable outcome when companies fail to value candidate experience.

60% of business leaders say the country is the most attractive location for offshoring. South Africa (SA) is increasingly becoming a preferred location for international companies seeking to offshore or set up shared service centres. New data highlights that companies are increasingly viewing the country as a strategic option.

In certain quarters, art has become an increasingly attractive alternative investment as part of a diversified portfolio. One of its biggest advantages is that, at the very least, it tends to hold its value. Over time, it can also increase in value. In the meantime, buyers get to enjoy their acquisitions.

Public Relations (PR) is more crucial than ever in the age of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). AI-driven search engines no longer just scan social media or reviews - they prioritise authoritative, editorial content. This shift is redefining online reputation and elevating PR’s role in shaping brand credibility.

In Holmes is Missing, PI Brendan Holmes has committed the perfect crime - he’s made himself disappear. Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations.

Real-time financial insights have become crucial to both big and small businesses. Advancements in accounting software technology provide up-to-the-minute information. This innovation offers enhanced decision-making, better cash flow management, and greater financial accuracy.