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Government’s Lack Of Payment Sparks Project Failure
Job creation, broad based black economic empowerment, support for SMMEs; all promises made by Government to bring about a better South Africa for all. The Government’s commitment to make payment to all...
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Why Your Bond Is Your Best Investment
So you’re comfortably making your bond payments at the end of every month and are looking for a sensible way to invest your surplus capital. What is the next step in making your hard-earned money work...
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Business Rescue – A Life Buoy For Companies
A company may find itself in financial distressfor a specific reasonor it could be because of an exceptional chain of events, yet the possibility exists that it can still overcome the financial...
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Demoautocratic Management Style Needed In Project Management
In project management there is a mixed method management style required. A balance between being democratic and being autocratic is necessary to keep complex projects running smoothly, within budget...
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Is Your Payment Gateway Costing You? Five Warning Signs To Look Out For
Is your payment gateway really the trusted partner you need – or is it costing you sales? If any of these warning signs is showing in your business, it’s time to look around for a more reliable...
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Success In A Recession: Local Company Gets It Right
Pyrotec PackMark, a division within Pyrotec that supplies coding and labelling equipment, is in the process of realising its three year ambition: to be the market leaders within its category. Through...
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New Research Shows Insurance Industry Growing In South Africa
New research by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA), shows that in the 2011 to 2012 period, despite a large number of resignations and dismissals largely attributable to...
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Are Banks Missing An Opportunity?
I was fed, clothed and educated by and on small business. My parents were consummate entrepreneurs – always innovating in their own business and exploring new business opportunities. However, the one...
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Money, Our Constant Companion
Money and humans are inseparable. Often there is a shortage but what there is has to be secured. Cash handling systems touch lives around every corner, but in general these systems are taken for...
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Pastel Enters Personal Finance Market With Free Money Management Tool
Pastel, well-known for their development of accounting and business software, recently announced the launch of Pastel My Money – a free, independent, online money management tool. We chatted to Steven...
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Key Learnings From The 2013 Budget Speech
Whether you are clued up about all things financial or not, come Budget Speech time, every taxpayer needs to know how new legislation will affect them. From changes to the income tax brackets and...
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Reading The Financial Writing On The Wall: The Importance Of Demystifying The...
It is not impossible to gain a basic financial understanding of business and this could make the difference between success and failure for an organisation, says veteran instructor Colin Firer at the...
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Surviving Economic Anarchy: Five Strategic Steps To Growth
The passing of Margaret Thatcher is a signifier of the times: Thatcherism is certainly gone, and so too is any naivety that we can depend on any one simple formula for global economic stability. Dr...
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Starting A Small Business In Australia: A Surprising Perspective On SARS
I’m currently expanding Blink Tower, an award winning animation company, to Australia. One of the things that has often threatened our cash flows in South Africa is VAT. We’d make a sale of a few...
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Make A Difference And Make A Profit: Responsible Investing In Africa
As the newly appointed local representative of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, Xolisa Dhlamini is working to ensure South Africa takes responsible investment seriously. The...
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New Fast-track Growth Programme For SA Technology-based Businesses
Cape Town based fund manager Knife Capital, 2012 and 2013 SA Venture Capitalist of the Year, is putting its money, time and reputation into the launch of a new programme designed to help CEOs of...
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The Finance Code: Four Keys To Interpreting The Language Of Accounting
UCT Head of Accounting says businesses can no longer rely entirely on financial managers and accountants for financial information – everyone in the organisation needs to have a basic grasp of finance...
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The Entrepreneurial Journey Is Not For Just Anyone: Brace Yourself For The...
I truly believe you should count yourself lucky if you find yourself in those larger than life shoes of the entrepreneur, but the entrepreneurial journey is not designed for just anyone. The journey in...
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Bound By Long Term, Fixed Leases? There May Be Another Way – Survey
Three quarters of South African respondents believe flexible working is a critical measure to achieving higher productivity (76%), according to a new research survey. This result confirms that in any...
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Who Needs A Bank When You Can CrowdFund Your Business Idea
The concept of Crowdfunding is receiving increased popularity of late and is proving to be a practical, viable, DIY option for more and more entrepreneurs. So… What exactly is crowdfunding?...
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