Section 12E of the Income Tax Act was created specifically to encourage new business ventures and to create jobs and this encouragement comes in the form of reduced taxation for qualifying small businesses. It is critical for the Entrepreneur and small business owner to understand how to structure his /...
A challenge faced by many CFOs is the long-term financing of infrastructure and industrial projects based upon the projected cash flows of the project rather than the balance sheets of the company. Since a project financing structure often involves a number of different equity investors, as well as a 'syndicate'...
South Africa is strategically situated at the tip of the African continent, providing investment and marketing opportunities both within its borders, and to the rest of the African continent. Â It is the largest economy in Africa. South Africa offers investors a well-capitalised banking system, developed regulatory systems, an established manufacturing...
Engaging the services of a full time Chartered Accountant (CA) is an expensive yet worthwhile process for any company. CA’s are forward thinkers and as a result of their training and academic background, they have a grasp of business that truly marks them as unique in the marketplace which is...
Feel close to the edge from excessive workload and responsibilities? In the recent 2013 CFO Survey titled “Endurance: The Journey Continues” published by Deloitte, one of the most significant stress factors facing CFOs today, is staffing and a lack of talent resources. From the top stressor of “excessive workload, roles and...
The domain of financial management is occupied by highly qualified accountants that have come through a rigorous regime of training and examinations, followed with significant practical experience, upon which they draw for your benefit. They are the general practitioners of the financial world, with the expert knowledge and integrity to...
Starting your own business can be a daunting challenge, particularly when cash is limited and other resources are stretched to the max. Most businesses are started on a shoestring budget making anyone who has started a business on this basis adept at bootstrapping, or in layman’s terms stretching resources, both...
Professor Nick Binedell, Dean of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) addressed some 200 business owners and managers at an event hosted by Nolands, The Finance Team, FNB Vumela and Aon insurance. His topic explored the possibilities of South African companies expanding their businesses into Sub-Saharan Africa. “The opportunities...
“Finding a personal and cultural click between people is essential when it comes to placing finance experts temporarily into an organisation,” says Grant Robson, Executive Chairman of The Finance Team. On Monday CFO South Africa met with Robson and CEO Richard Angus to chat about their new model, providing experienced...
