by Jansen Accountants & Auditors | Jan 7, 2026 | Business, Financial
“People don’t mind price increases as much as they mind surprises.” (Robert Cialdini, Psychologist and Business Author) Costs go up and so do prices. And yet most businesses raise prices later than they should. A global study by Simon-Kucher found that less than a...
by Jansen Accountants & Auditors | Nov 26, 2025 | Financial, Tax
“A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.” (Henry Fielding, English writer and judge) Across the country, tens of thousands of groups run feeding schemes, environmental projects, schools,...
by Jansen Accountants & Auditors | Aug 27, 2025 | Business, Financial
“Financial planning causes a struggle between the rational brain and the emotional brain.” (Michael C. Finke, author of Money Management Skills) You didn’t start your business to become a psychologist. But understanding the way emotions creep into your decisions...
by Jansen Accountants & Auditors | May 28, 2025 | Financial
“Mixing personal and business finances might seem harmless, but it’s a costly mistake that can lead to tax headaches, legal risks, and financial chaos.” (Amanda Painter) Mixing personal and business finances is so easy, particularly at the beginning. The company needs...
by Jansen Accountants & Auditors | May 28, 2025 | Business, Economy, Financial, Tax
Last month’s Budget 3.0 withdrew the contentious proposed VAT changes. This resulted in inflation-linked fuel levy increases of 16c for petrol and 15c for diesel, from 4 June. Other tax proposals from March’s Budget – including static personal tax thresholds, reduced...
by Jansen Accountants & Auditors | Mar 28, 2025 | Business, Economy, Financial, Tax
“… the economy needs to grow much faster and in an inclusive manner. This is the central objective of the current administration.” (Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana – Budget 2025) The tabling of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s fourth Budget in February was marked...
