Starting a small business is almost like leaping out of a plane without a back-up parachute. It’s exciting, but at the same time, quite risky. There are several reasons why 80% of small businesses in South Africa fail within the first... FULL STORY >

After recently attending the HR Tech Festival to talk about the new-age of human resources (HR) professionals, Coenette Bosman, head of Product Management: Sage X3 People, R&D discovers that many HR departments are excited about the potential... FULL STORY >

South African businesses depend on mobile phones, computers and telecom services to keep their businesses running smoothly. This reality brings with it a range of implications for payroll calculations as well as the employee’s take-home pay, says Rob... FULL STORY >

Because more businesses are starting up, there is an increased demand for accounting services and an opportunity for accountants to start their own businesses. FULL STORY >

Anton van Heerden, executive vice-president and managing director, Sage South & Southern Africa, weighs in on the annual Small Business Friday and how digital disruption is changing the nature of SMBs. FULL STORY >

The CapeTalk Small Business Awards with Sage One has recognised card payments company, Yoco, as the winner for 2016. The runners-up were Yard Argentinian Asado Fire Cooking Experiences – an exciting restaurant and coffee... FULL STORY >

The 702 Small Business Awards with Sage One has recognised organic and gourmet food retailer The Munching Mongoose as the winner for 2016. The runners-up were child and baby sleep consultancy, Good Night, and MzansiGas,... FULL STORY >

Anton Van Heerden, EVP and MD, Sage South and Southern Africa unpacks the results of their new Walk With Me report and the lessons for millennial entrepreneurs in South Africa. FULL STORY >

To celebrate the winners announcement of the 702/CapeTalk Small Business Award next week, Steven Cohen, head of Sage One International provides insight he wishes he had known when he started a small business. FULL STORY >

Marina Nolte, head of Outsourcing at Sage HR & Payroll, explains why SMEs should look to specialists when it comes to handling their payroll. FULL STORY >

The cashless economy is almost here. Just a couple months ago, the European Central Bank suggested that the 500 Euro note will be eliminated. While the humble card is still the most favoured method of payment, digital wallet... FULL STORY >

Keith Fenner, vice president at Sage X3 International, says smart technology is reshaping all industries thanks to an increasing number of devices that are connected to the internet and are able to transmit information. FULL STORY >

Parties must set out how they will help entrepreneurs and Small & Medium Businesses, says Sage South Africa's EVP and MD, Anton van Heerden. FULL STORY >

A few years ago, the tech and statistics geeks revolutionised the ways in which corporate marketing departments work. Now, they’re set to do the same to the human resources (HR) function, notes Coenette... FULL STORY >

702, CapeTalk and Sage One to reward and honour the best small businesses. FULL STORY >