Advice article

In November 2010 the new companies act came into effect. Small and medium enterprises would do well to take note of this new act.

The main features of the Companies Act, 2008, which came into effect in November 2010, are as follows:

 It has been simplified and made less prescriptive to make it easier to understand and apply, in the following ways.....READ MORE

Success Stories

Opportunity and hard work – a recipe for success - From working in a corporate to being owner of two Cash Crusader stores – with a 50% stake in five other stores – Herman Kitshoff shares his story ...READ MORE

The ‘pro’ in professional - An established leader in the provision of products and services in the hot dip galvanising, anti-corrosion and duplex coatings markets, Pro-Galv is one man’s vision of establishing a facility with emphasis on the highest level of quality and service. Founder and sole member, Gradus Wendt, tells his story....READ MORE

Industry Story

Women in Business

Buying a Property

To buy or not to buy a property? Even a modern day MacBeth would wrestle with this question - especially at this time. So, what’s the answer? And, how do you make the right decision?

The first step in the business property purchase decision process is to really understand your business, its purpose, objectives and needs. This may read as if we are stating the obvious but it isn’t. Management consultants such as Deloitte, KPMG and the like make a fortune every year providing a service that does exactly that – helping big businesses understand their business, their purpose, objectives and needs. So, what is obvious is that small businesses need to do this as well. Why? To put it in a nutshell, it will save you a lot of frustration, wasted time and money. This is your bottom line.....READ MORE