There’s no doubt that this is a challenging and uncertain time for South Africa and the rest of the world. While President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the gradual easing of the lockdown may have provided some light at the end of the tunnel, the ... Read More

Adam and Maria Barkla are award-winning contract milkers in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. After winning ‘Share Farmer of the Year’ at the Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards earlier this year, we spoke to Maria about how they’ve grown their ... Read More

With teams working from home, it’s very useful to be able to automate processes so you and your employees can spend more time with your families and on the business. Tracking and managing employees’ expenses is essential, yet time-consuming. It can also lead ... Read More

Some people plan to learn a new language, others are bracing themselves to tidy the kitchen cupboards. Both noble pursuits of equal ambition, but as we adjust to this new way of life, it’s easy to take an eye off a more pressing ... Read More

(Photo: Xerocon Brisbane 2019) As we continue to adapt in these difficult times, all businesses are making tough decisions about how we operate to keep people safe and healthy. We’re also all looking for new ways to stay connected, share experiences and offer support ... Read More

Louisa Ziane, Chief Operating Officer, set up Toast Ale in 2015 to brew “planet-saving” beer. As Chief Operating Officer, she manages their commitment to people, planet and profit.  In response to the ... Read More

As every accountant or bookkeeper will confirm, when it comes to year-end, it pays to be prepared. As we make our way towards the 2020/21 season, amidst what has been an incredibly challenging period for small businesses, you’ve likely never been busier. ... Read More

Commercial lenders have now approved more than £2.8 billion of financing to support businesses as part of the UK government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). This is according to the latest data published by UK Finance on 23 April. Among nearly 50 approved lenders, ... Read More

Over the last few weeks, our world has changed significantly. Life and business as we know it has been flipped on its head. For many, that means life has slowed down and for others, it’s never been more chaotic.  With such unprecedented ... Read More