Accounting tips for small businesses
When operating a small business, there are so many important daily tasks to remember—especially if you are also the business owner. Your day is most likely jam-packed with numerous to-do lists and other miscellaneous tasks that need completing. When your day is filled up like this, sometimes the last thing you want to do is […]
Unlock business solutions that will open the path to success
Situated in the popular Silver Lakes suburb in Pretoria, Secundes has been unlocking financial success for businesses for the past 38 years through creative, solution-driven, and forward-thinking approaches. Our business ingenuity and careful precision in weighing up the benefits and risks to streamline and enhance businesses have given our clients peace of mind in knowing […]
Partnership with Nagging Panda
Frikkie van Schalkwyk, a director of the company, had a wonderful discussion with Elan Lea regarding the firm’s history and current trajectory for unlocking financial success for its partners. Watch the interview now! #cloudaccounting #success #accountinglife
The question of oil
Where will it go by 2030? As ordinary working people on the street, we will never know precisely what is happening behind closed doors at the White House, the Kremlin, or even Luthuli House—but there are always agendas at play that we may not be aware of. Many conspiracy theorists would have much to say […]
Networking online
How to make professional connections remotely—and why it matters On paper, networking is a relatively simple task. Mingle with like-minded professionals while sipping wine and you greatly increase your chances of landing a coveted role, or building your dream career. Pre-COVID, gearing up for a networking event, you would probably have walked into a venue, […]
Is your business covered for loss of income?
It’s all well and good being paid out for your assets, but what about the foregone earnings in the meantime? Small business owners who have a short-term commercial insurance policy are often not aware that they may not be covered for the loss of income, under a standard commercial policy. Although a standard short-term insurance […]
The effect of past transactions on the sale of a business
The sale of a business is often a complex venture and requires consideration of various facts in examining the financial reality behind the sale. From the outset, it is important to consider historical transactions and how they may have a detrimental impact on the current sale being considered. For purposes of this article, several factors […]
Make talent mobility work for your business
In today’s dynamic business environment, the need to adapt and keep up with client demands, changing market conditions, technology innovation, and increased globalisation, makes it imperative that companies proactively create a responsive workforce. This is where talent mobility comes into play. A talent mobility strategy enables high-performing employees to move around your organisation by strategically […]
How a data-driven culture can transform your business
In today’s digital era, data has become an essential resource for businesses to grow and thrive in a competitive market. But not all companies are taking advantage of this opportunity. In fact, many organisations are still struggling to understand how they can benefit from their data assets and use them effectively to improve their performance. […]
Who is held responsible for payments lost due to cybercrime?
This is exactly what happened in Fourie v Van der Spuy and De Jongh Inc. and others. The First Respondent was a law firm and the Second and Third Respondents were practising Attorneys. The Applicant claimed payment of R1 744 599.45 from the Respondents. The First Respondent had a mandate to deal with money paid […]