by Kathy Gibson | Aug 16, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
In June 2020, Honda was forced to shut down two automotive plants due to a ransomware attack. The company was quick to reassure the public that there had been no leakage of personally identifying data, like customer passwords or credit cards. But the damage, both...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 30, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
One of the most efficient ways for small businesses to cope with the mounting issues they face in the current economic climate is to make sure they get their tax filing right. By Louis Fourie, CA(SA) and MD of BVSA That’s why we’ve teamed up with Xero as part of their...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 30, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
True leadership in a crisis is about ensuring that the people around you feel protected, informed and most of all, trusted. As more and more South Africans turn towards business entities for answers to solve societal issues, expectations on business leaders to manage...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 30, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
In June 2021 the village Lytton in Canada, experienced its hottest day ever reaching 49.6C, way above its previous record of 45C. Shortly after, this same village was destroyed in a massive wildfire. This excessive heat was not only responsible for many deaths and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 30, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The online retail industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with indications that the sector was worth R30-billion in 2020, a full third higher than estimates just three years ago. This means retailers of all shapes and sizes need to ensure their systems and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 30, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit South Africa’s small business sector hard and there are grim statistics to bear this out. By Ameen Hassen, head: shari’ah banking at Standard Bank Group Those statistics will not be repeated here. After all, if you are a small business...
