Happy New Year, we wish you a productive and successful new season with lots of profits 😊 I have compiled small business bookkeeping tips that will help you to be successful with processing your day to day accounts and office management. The tips show you how to do bookkeeping and will increase your ability andContinue reading “Small Business Bookkeeping Tips”
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Capricorn FM Interview – #TaxMatters
I was again invited by the Capricorn FM for an Interview to discuss few compliance issues 1. I received an SMS from SARS that I am required to submit the business tax returns for a dormant company, what do I do?Please note that if the business is registered, it is liable to submit the annualContinue reading “Capricorn FM Interview – #TaxMatters”
The Components of the Annual Financial Statements
When I teach small business owners the importance of Bookkeeping, I always highlight that they know the following categories by heart. That is: Assets, Liabilities, Income, Expense and Owners ‘s equity. The reason I do that is because, the above-mentioned categories play a huge role in preparing the company Annual reports known as Annual FinancialContinue reading “The Components of the Annual Financial Statements”
What happens when I don’t make use of the business bank account yet the business is trading?
What happens when I don’t make use of the business bank account yet the business is trading? I am not sure how best to respond to the above question other than say “it is a self sabotage” When a business is registered, it is given its own legal entities. Name of operation, registration number, taxContinue reading “What happens when I don’t make use of the business bank account yet the business is trading?”
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes that Small Businesses Make and ways to avoid them.
Making small bookkeeping mistakes that are costly or even damaging to your business is an unwelcome possibility. However, understanding common errors and how to avoid them can help you stay on top of your books and make sure your business stays afloat. Overlooking Deadlines Overlooking deadlines is a common mistake that small businesses make inContinue reading “Common Bookkeeping Mistakes that Small Businesses Make and ways to avoid them.”
PAYROLL TECHNICALITIES FROM AN EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE PERSPECTIVE
I am writing this blog at the right time where many employers are already in the middle of preparing their monthly payroll run. The objective of the blog is to breakdown the distinctive features of payroll from an employer and employee perspective. 1. EMPLOYEE – as an employee you do not worry much about theContinue reading “PAYROLL TECHNICALITIES FROM AN EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE PERSPECTIVE”
DO I HAVE TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A SMALL BUSINESS?
We are always asked this question by small business owners when they need us to generate the SARS Tax Compliance Pins. And the answer is simply YES. I would like try to simplify the reason why that is the case. The most basic requirement of compliance is that you must submit the Tax Annual returns.Continue reading “DO I HAVE TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A SMALL BUSINESS?”
PERSONALITY TRAITS THAT YOU NEED, TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
Every job has a specific personal trait that one must have, to be able to abide by the job standard or requirements. For example, to be an accountant or bookkeeper you need to be able to keep a secret. You are going to work with confidential information thus you shouldn’t find it easy to discloseContinue reading “PERSONALITY TRAITS THAT YOU NEED, TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS”
YEAR END CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
This is the last blog entry for the year and I just thought it would be befitting enough for every business owner to do a bit of “stocktake” with regards to their business standing. I have realised that many business owners do not really know their businesses legal entities and how and when to maintainContinue reading “YEAR END CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS OWNERS”
BUSINESS OWNER BANK STATEMENT REVIEW
Dear Business Owners The end of the year gives us an opportunity to do some introspection. If you have not been doing things the right way, as far as record keeping is concerned – please aim to do things differently in the new year. Your business depends on it. I just thought while we areContinue reading “BUSINESS OWNER BANK STATEMENT REVIEW”
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