by dev@dotnews.co.za | Jan 9, 2025 | Business, Financial
“The cold, harsh reality is that we have to balance the budget.” (Michael Bloomberg, former New York City Mayor) Budget shortfalls are not uncommon across the public and private sectors, especially in these economically challenging times. A budget shortfall is a...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Jan 9, 2025 | Business
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” (Peter Drucker) Facing what may well be another tough year, company owners and managers will be well aware that many of the external challenges will be beyond their control. Fortunately, what remains...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Jan 9, 2025 | Business
“Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” (Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) Small businesses often lose their talent to large companies simply because they can’t afford the...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Jan 9, 2025 | Business
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together” – (James Cash Penney, Founder of JCPenney) Every business decision carries profound consequences for the enduring existence of the organisation, and this is no more true than when it is...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Jan 9, 2025 | Business, Business Rescue, Company / Corporate / Compliance
The business rescue provisions in the Companies Act are regarded as progressive and world class and there is evidence that it has worked well. Yet a 2016 survey showed that more distressed businesses opted for an informal approach and appear to be more successful than...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Jan 9, 2025 | Business, Tax
“Owning one’s own business is an adventure – enjoy it every step of the way.” (From the SME Toolkit article referenced below) First, three questions to ask yourself… If you dream of going into business for your own account in 2023, ask yourself these...
