How to Value a Small Business in South Africa π·οΈ
Whether you’re thinking of selling, buying, bringing in a partner, or just curious what you’ve built, one question eventually surfaces: “What is my business actually worth?” π€ It’s a deceptively tricky question β because a business isn’t worth what you think it is, what you’ve put into it, or even what it earns. It’s worth […]
Financial Red Flags Every Business Owner Should Watch For
Here’s something they don’t tell you when you start a business: most businesses that fail don’t fail suddenly. The warning signs are usually flashing in the numbers for months, sometimes years β before the wheels come off π© The problem? Most owners are so busy running the business that they never look up to read […]
Cash Flow Forecast: The Skill That Prevents Sleepless Nights π°
Here’s one of the cruellest truths in business: you can be profitable and still go broke π΅ It sounds impossible, but it happens all the time. A business lands big orders, shows a healthy profit on paperβ¦ and then can’t make payroll because the cash hasn’t arrived yet. Profit is an opinion. Cash is a […]
Management Accounts: Why Your Monthly Numbers Matter π
Here’s a question that stumps a surprising number of business owners: “How did your business do last month?” π€ Not last year. Last month. If the honest answer is “I’m not sure β I’ll know when my accountant does the annuals,” you’re flying a plane by looking out the back window. And that’s exactly the […]
Why Proactive Financial and Tax Advice Changes Everything π
Is Your Accountant Actually Working for Your Future? π‘ Most business owners assume their finances are in good hands π But there’s a big difference between an accountant who keeps up with your numbers, and one who helps you stay ahead of them π The gap most business owners don’t see ποΈ On the surface, […]
