Closed Budget

Closed Budget

Last month we started our series on Budgeting with the easy envelope system. Today we look at a slightly more complicated method of budgeting using the closed budget. The premise behind the closed budget is that just because you got an increase doesn’t mean that...
Budgeting Power

Budgeting Power

Whether you run a business or are just trying to stretch your salary. Budgeting is a life skill that helps empower us. In today’s blog, I want to share some tips and give you power over your budget. It really doesn’t matter how much you earn, or what your...
Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Running a business and being an entrepreneur is hard work, add being a mom into the mix and suddenly your day gets swallowed up. So I created an infographic, “Healthy Lifestyle Tips” to help you remember to take care of yourself. It takes just a few...
When Should I Register My Business?

When Should I Register My Business?

A question I am often asked is; When should I register my business? Now I am no expert so I thought I would ask one for you. My friend Lorette Terry from Savvic Statutory Services has brought some interesting topics for you to consider.I thought it a good starting...
Motivation in Business

Motivation in Business

Staying motivated to do the daily business ‘things’ is hard work all on its own. As business owners, we need to do those tasks on a daily basis that don’t fill our tanks and bring us joy. So what can we do to get through the daily tasks that need to...
Year End Melanie’s Top Tips

Year End Melanie’s Top Tips

It’s February and the South African tax year-end is fast approaching. For most finance and admin staff, this time of year is very stressful. I have worked in environments that have a large emphasis on the year change over and in environments that have none. Each...