Tag: revenue
How much funding does a business need?
Determining the right amount of funding a business needs is a common challenge for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This is due to several reasons or practical challenges. To begin with, no business is the same. Funding requirements and the use of credit will vary based on business life stage (start, run or grow), operating cycles, growth plans, industry, and market conditions
The art of personalised hospitality – crafting unforgettable experiences
In the bustling world of hospitality, each guest arrives with a unique set of expectations, preferences, and desires. I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how technology has transformed the landscape of personalised guest experiences, ushering in a new era of innovation and connection.
Budget 2024 avoids direct tax increases
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivered his Budget Speech 2024 to Parliament and the nation on 21 February 2024. A key announcement was that tax rates will not be increased in 2024/2025, as previously signalled by the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) 2023, to generate the extra R15 billion needed in revenue.
The downfall of crafty taxpayers who hide income and rely on...
All taxpayers should arrange their tax affairs to obtain the best advantage and to pay the least amount of tax. This is a right every taxpayer possesses, and well entrenched in South African and international tax law. However, this planning must be done within the constraints of what the law allows.
Nedbank Group Limited – Unaudited interim results for the six months...
Headline earnings increase of 10% driven by strong revenue growth partially offset by increases in retail impairments
Trading tips for the first-time investor
Investing for the first time can be daunting – particularly when you are building your own portfolio by buying (and selling) company shares. Investing in the stock market is a “zero-sum” game, meaning that for every winner there is a loser. While picking the wrong stock(s) at some point is inevitable, we round out our top tips for ensuring that you end up with more winners than losers and that you can expertly navigate the sometimes wild and always unpredictable ride.
REPORT | The 2023 state of ransomware in South Africa
We commissioned an independent, vendor-agnostic survey of 3,000 IT/cybersecurity leaders in mid-sized organisations (100-5,000 employees) across 14 countries, including 200 respondents in South Africa.
How young people can become great salespeople
Recently, I wrote about what I would tell my 26-year-old self. This piece was well-received because it resonated with many people. You see, hindsight is 20/20, and so the ability to have access to some wisdom that comes with age is priceless.






























