Come and visit The Finance Team at the “My Business Expo” hosted by the National Small Business Chamber and Microsoft at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand (Johannesburg) on the 13th of March, from 9am to 5pm. Grant Robson (Executive Chairman) and Richard Angus (CEO) of The Finance Team will be...
If there is one role that I truly admire in an organisation, it is that of the CFO. Given the amount of hats that he or she has to wear and the juggling of roles and responsibilities, it is truly remarkable what they do. It is not the intention of...
No matter what they claim, no other political party could have presented any other budget in SA at this point in time. That is economist JP Landman's view of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's latest National Budget. "We now need growth from innovation and greater efficiency." He was a guest speaker at a post...
In the volatile business environment that exists in South Africa, the demand for quality, experienced project accountants is higher than ever, however, finding these quality project accountants is becoming increasingly challenging for employers as they need staff that are able to combine functional expertise with experience to be able to...
“What is your business plan?” These five words tend to give entrepreneurs sleepless nights and cold sweats. In reality, creating your business plan outline should not be a monumental task. Think of your business plan as a road map to help you navigate the best path to success and to...
With the fastest growing middle class in the world and with little formal competition, Africa is often considered the final frontier for many companies. Although rich in minerals, the real resource in Africa is its people – so companies expanding into Africa should take advantage of this. One of our...
One of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs in South Africa is getting access to funding or capital. A great idea remains a great idea until the entrepreneurial business gets off the ground and that usually requires some form of third party funding either through private individuals / companies, banking institutions or...
Any business owner with a Chartered Accountant on their team is already at a competitive advantage to other small businesses. Why? Many small business owners make use of either book keepers and clerical staff or they run the company financials themselves. Whilst this may provide monthly financial statements, what is...
The role of the financial manager (FM) varies according to the size of the company involved. In general, they oversee most of the financial aspects of the company and are responsible for the flow of accurate and timeous financial data to the company stake holders. Financial managers need to be...
