The Ultimate Business Companion CD contains all the business forms, templates and checklists that effective South African business owners and managers need to increase efficiency and growth in their businesses. The book explains how the forms fit into business processes, explains why and how each section should be completed, and guides the reader in the most effective ways to utilise the documents.

Updates to the Fifth edition include:

• All new forms and requirements for starting a business as found on CIPC website
• Forms for registration as a taxpayer and VAT vendor
• Updated marketing chapter to include new forms of reaching customers such as social media
• Updated agreements to comply with new legislation
• Updated procedures for safety in the workplace
• Updated information related to good corporate governance, specifically in terms of King Report IV
• Updated BEE info, specifically B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice

The Ultimate South African Business Companion book & CD contains all the business forms, templates and checklists that effective South African business owners and managers need to increase efficiency and growth in their businesses.

The book explains how the forms fit into business processes, explains why and how each section should be completed, and guides the reader in the most effective ways to utilise the documents.

Updates to the fourth edition include a new section on buying, selling and valuing businesses; how to run effective workshops; revised complaints procedures; website privacy; Turnover Tax updates; permissions-based marketing essentials; and a revised section on the Consumer Protection Act – including guidelines for drafting a Customer Service Policy.

Essential guidance for South African entrepreneurs running a small business. This book provides information on finance for business in three parts: An introduction to financial concepts for non-financial people -- income statements, balance sheets, interpretation of financial information, cash flow and budgeting. 15 key business calculations -- detailed instructions for calculating essential business information, including gross profit, breakeven point, working capital and more. Raising finance for your business -- finding funding and preparing your pitch to financiers. Written in an easy to follow style with simple black and white illustrations.