Understanding medical aid benefits in South Africa
Understanding and effectively managing your medical aid benefits is a crucial aspect of healthcare planning in South Africa. The diverse and complex healthcare system of the country offers a variety of medical aid plans, each with its own set of benefits and limitations. This comprehensive guide is designed to help South Africans navigate their medical […]
Hey, Generation Y and Generation Z!
Do you think you can retire comfortably? Millions of South Africans rely on the money saved in their employers’ retirement fund to earn an income when they retire. For many people, this is their only formal savings for retirement. Unfortunately, too often, this money is still not enough to sustain them in retirement. Being a […]
What to do after discovering fraud in your business
Anyone who’s ever had the misfortune to fall prey to credit card fraud, knows that it’s a huge hassle. If you’re running a business, you should be aware that your business may be at an even greater risk of having its financial data compromised, which can have much more serious implications compared to that of […]
Harnessing Technology to Amplify Efficiency
In a world where adaptability is the key to survival and prosperity, organisations across various industries are striving to stay ahead of the curve. Economic and societal volatility, coupled with evolving market dynamics, have spurred businesses to find innovative ways to meet their objectives while navigating an ever-changing landscape. An essential strategy in this quest […]
Is your business covered for loss of income?
It’s all well and good being paid out for your assets, but what about the foregone earnings in the meantime? Small business owners who have a short-term commercial insurance policy are often not aware that they may not be covered for the loss of income, under a standard commercial policy. Although a standard short-term insurance […]
Starting a business in South Africa: Legal requirements and the Companies Act
Starting a business takes careful planning and involves compliance with certain legal requirements. It is important to understand the relevant regulations and legal requirements to be complied with, so you can make sure you do what is best for the business you are starting. The Companies Act is the primary legislation governing a company and […]
How a data-driven culture can transform your business
In today’s digital era, data has become an essential resource for businesses to grow and thrive in a competitive market. But not all companies are taking advantage of this opportunity. In fact, many organisations are still struggling to understand how they can benefit from their data assets and use them effectively to improve their performance. […]
Finding someone to step into your shoes: Succession planning for your business
The Eskom crisis demonstrates again the importance of proper succession planning IoDSA. The current crisis at Eskom has a number of governance lessons for South Africa one of which is the vital importance of proper succession planning for key senior positions. The imminent departure of both the chief executive (CEO) and chief operating officers (COO) […]
Why Your Business Should Place an Emphasis on Building Relationships
Every business in the world sells something. They sell goods or services in order to address a need or desire of a consumer, and to achieve a profit in the process (at the very least only to ensure its sustainability). Before the introduction of many modern technologies (the internet specifically), focussing solely on quality goods or services in order to make profit was the common thing to do. Business owners could often […]
Het Afrikaans nog ’n plek in besigheid?
Globalisering is ’n onvermybare nagevolg van ’n tegnologiese-gedrewe wêreld waar die beperkings van tyd en plek minder en minder begin saak maak. Dit wil voorkom dat die wêreldwye Covid-19 pandemie verdere globalisering tot gevolg gehad het weens die internasionale inspanning om die virus finaal te oorwin. Tussendeur die globalisering, het Afrikaans nog ’n plek in besigheid, of […]