4 ways to get control of your accounting paperwork
Paperwork. It’s such an important part of your business. And when that paperwork is related to accounting, tax and payroll it’s enough to strike fear into the heart of any business owner. The reason is fear of the unknown. Many business owners simply do not know enough about that side of their business. In this […]
Cash is KING!
CASH is KING! You may have heard that “Cash is King” and it has never been more apt than now. What does it mean? It is simple – if you have cash (or money in the bank), you are king. the more the better. Everyone should be aiming at living debt-free. Not owing anybody anything […]
5 questions to ask your accountant
We have drafted 5 questions to ask your accountant so you know what is required from you and what you can expect from them. 1) How much do you charge and how do these suit my needs and pocket? Fees are worked out according to your specific needs. There is no “one package for all […]
Business lessons from Bob
My son (let’s call him Bob) at the time of writing is about 10 months old. That was 10 years ago now. As with any kids can (and do), he has taught me various lessons in life. He has already taught some lessons about business too. Here are just 3 tips that my son has […]
Time wasters: Are you victim?
Your time is worth something. Believe it or not, your time has a value to it. BEWARE THE TIME WASTERS! The concern for you is this: Do you waste it? Are you a time waster? Some people more than others have a third hand – their phone. You cannot constantly be “too busy”? Do you […]
Business is like a car
Business and Cars We drive around in various shapes, sizes, makes, models of transport. Some big and some small. Some owned and some not owned. We even pay other people to drive us home or to wherever we want to go. So, what has this got to do with business? Well, the answer is that […]
The BCEA: Notice periods, Administration and Victimisation
BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
The BCEA: Payment
BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
Do your Annual Financial Statements look sexy?
Sexy? Consider the following scenario: Your business is running okay. Some months are not so good and some are better. You now wish to expand the operation and need some finance to do so. When you ask the accountants (or whomever is) to prepare them, the picture does not look good. This is often the […]
6 more ways you are throwing money away
“Let’s meet for coffee” Everybody loves meeting someone or many people for a drink. Possibly the most common is a cup of your favourite brew. This is a legitimate reason to do business and network with important connections, but it can get out of hand. These “business meetings” often become just a general, friendly chat […]