"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." (Mark Black)
By prioritising rest and relaxation (R&R) over the holidays, businesses can cultivate a healthier, more productive, and more resilient workforce – which ultimately leads to sustained high performance.
“A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool." (Henry Fielding, English writer and judge)
Across the country, tens of thousands of groups run feeding schemes, environmental projects, schools, clinics, and training centres, often built on passion rather than profit.
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“The South African Revenue Service is always ready to assist taxpayers to fulfil their legal obligations.” (SARS)
Acknowledging that taxpayers often find it difficult to settle tax debt due to financial challenges, SARS has launched an expedited debt compromise process to help eligible taxpayers settle outstanding tax debts swiftly and on more favourable terms.
“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” (Walt Disney)
Faced with rising demand, every successful solo-business person or freelancer will start wishing they had someone around who could help. But deciding to hire means planning for ongoing salary costs, statutory contributions, written contracts and record-keeping. Do it deliberately, with preparation and you will gain capacity and potentially, increased profit. Do it without preparation and you can pick up expensive legal and tax problems.
- 05 December – PAYE submissions and payments
- 24 December – VAT manual submissions and payments
- 30 December – Excise duty payments
- 31 December – VAT electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable.
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” (Winston Churchill)
Can you believe November is upon us already? But instead of panicking about Christmas presents, it’s time to get strategic. The end of the year presents a crucial opportunity to settle outstanding matters, measure your business's progress, and establish a strong foundation for a prosperous new year.
“Trustees remain accountable for all tax matters of a trust, regardless of the economic activity of the trust.” (SARS)
The official trust filing season for the 2025 year of assessment is now open for both provisional and non-provisional taxpayers – and SARS has issued stern warnings to trustees to fulfil their tax obligations.
“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” (Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
In business it’s too easy for an entrepreneur or business leader to mistake being busy for being effective. Working long hours with back-to-back meetings can look like productivity – but without clarity and boundaries, the important work, may not actually be getting done.
