Dec 3, 2021 2 min read [White paper] Payroll and HR in SA: Rising to the challenges of change A business’s monthly pay run means different things to different people. Employees value the certainty that their money ...
Nov 24, 2021 9 min read New strategies for the future of HR With everyone on the hunt for talent, businesses need to do things differently to attract and retain the best people. We...
Nov 22, 2021 5 min read Three reasons to switch from manual to cloud-based payroll and HR When was the last time you went into a bank? It probably wasn’t recently. Sure, some people prefer to visit their local ...
Sep 29, 2021 5 min read 6 things SMEs are doing to boost their efficiency South Africa is holding its collective breath as it emerges from the third COVID-19 wave, hoping for a relaxation of loc...
Sep 15, 2021 6 min read “We have more time for our clients”: Accountant on Sage’s new VAT 201 feature VAT submissions take up a lot of time. Human error, manual entries, and cross-checking in between makes this task one of...
Sep 2, 2021 4 min read “It turns days and hours into minutes”: Accountant gives insight into the Sage VAT 201 experience VAT submissions is a complicated process that challenges an accountant’s schedule, attention to detail, and patience. Ap...
Aug 13, 2021 3 min read Sage eliminates the hassle and headache of VAT 201 submissions VAT submissions can be an accounting headache. Staring at a manually compiled submission for hours, searching for the wa...
Jul 23, 2021 8 min read Easy ways to manage your small business’s paperwork Let’s face it; you didn’t start a business because you love paperwork. Unless, of course, you do have a passion for pape...
Jul 16, 2021 6 min read POPIA compliance: What accountants need to know News about the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has dominated headlines and flooded our inboxes in recent ...
Jun 8, 2021 4 min read Overtime, commission, and bonuses: What you need to know Setting up a payroll structure is a critical component of the payroll function to ensure that your employees are paid th...
May 8, 2021 6 min read Small business data protection: low hanging fruit The 12-month grace period for South African businesses to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)...
May 3, 2021 2 min read Give your business a productivity boost with Sage Marketplace apps Welcome to the Sage Marketplace, where a curated selection of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) showcase apps that int...
Apr 15, 2021 7 min read Not yet ready for accounting and payroll software? You are wise to watch every penny when starting and running a small business. Careful cost management can keep your b...
Apr 9, 2021 6 min read Do these 3 things before launching your small business There’s an entrepreneurial maxim that anyone starting a business should take heed of – make time to work on your busines...
Apr 6, 2021 5 min read Tax-deductible expenses for small businesses Cash flow is the lifeblood of any new or small business. The need to reinvest, so that your business may become susta...
Mar 25, 2021 7 min read VAT toolkit for small businesses Understanding the nuances of Value Added Tax (VAT) can mean the difference between a business that thrives and one that ...
Mar 15, 2021 8 min read A tax guide for your first year in business It’s a brave thing to start a business. Developing a product or service that people need, want, and are willing to pa...
Mar 12, 2021 5 min read New tax year: 7 things employees and employers need to know Most employers and employees in South Africa greeted last month’s Budget Speech with a sense of relief. Against all odds...
Feb 23, 2021 2 min read Budget2021: How will the Finance Minister fund the UIF COVID-19 TERS benefit? The Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS) provides financial relief to South African workers when their empl...
Nov 4, 2020 3 min read Payroll systems: 5 tips on how to always get it right Running a successful business isn’t just about making sales and increasing profits; it’s also about complying with all t...
Sep 1, 2020 3 min read 3 tips to ensure a smooth personal income tax filing season During August, many South Africans received auto-assessments for their 2019/20 personal income tax returns from SARS. Th...
Aug 14, 2020 5 min read CFO 3.0: How digital transformation can improve financial reporting Sage’s CFO 3.0: Digital transformation beyond financial management research revealed that nine out of 10 senior financia...
May 13, 2020 4 min read Payroll Q&A: Your questions answered about COVID-19 relief options for businesses Most South African small and medium businesses are struggling to operate and pay their employees during the national loc...
Apr 9, 2020 3 min read COVID-19 relief options for South African businesses: ETI measures explained ETI measures offer one of the simplest COVID-19 relief options for South African businesses South African companies, es...