Reports: What’s the point?
Reports and gym? This may seem like a funny start to an article about business reports but the gym I go to is on the first floor of the building (second if you park in the basement). In any building if I can, I will take the stairs, to a reasonable floor that is. The […]
Medical deductions, what are they?
Medical Deductions – what are they? With medical expenses having a reputation of adding up very quickly, they can be onerous. There is relief though. This comes in the form of medical deductions from SARS and although you will not get everything back, something is better than nothing. There are 3 source codes on your […]
Cash in your business: How to (properly) report it in your business
Cash in my business? Still? For those who may have forgotten, cash is that paper and metal money that you used to pay for items with ;-). Surprisingly, Cash in your business is still a reality in many businesses. We assumed that debit cards/zapper/ SnapScan, etc. would come into the world and take over. It […]
How to Evaluate Your Accounting Needs
Maintaining a proper and accurate record of your business finances, will keep your business in a proper financial shape. On the flip, disorganized accounting practices can cause an otherwise excellent business to lose speed and even close their doors. Not only does it hinder cash flow, but it also affects your relationship with the suppliers […]
It’s easy, if you have all the documents ready
Recently, a family member had to buy a car. Their car had been written off and this left them without one. The insurance had not paid the settlement figure as yet, so the worry was about the amount they could apply for. The family went shopping for a car. They had worked out a ballpark […]
Do I really have to keep all these slips?
Slips – AAARGGH! Slips are a pain! Our wallets get fatter with all the slips and loyalty cards than with actual cash. But this is not the way it should be. Fact is, you actually have to keep them if you want to be able to claim for the expenses attached to those slips. A […]