A closer look at Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecards and what they mean for your business.

Black economic empowerment is a term all business owners are familiar with, but not many of us really understand what it is. This article sheds some light on the topic.

Whether you’re a South African entrepreneur researching how to register and start your own security company in South Africa or an established security business looking to get all your paperwork in order, this article is for you. We will show you everything you need to ensure your security business is legally registered and ready to trade or apply for security tenders, contracts, and RFQs in South Africa.

A Practical Guide on Health and Safety in the Workplace

If your business is achieving less than R 10m per annum in turnover or it is within the first year of incorporation, you may use this form, to be updated by an accounting officer/auditor (dependant on the type of entity).

Consumer rights in terms of CPA

Many companies desperate for B-BBEE certification often resort to dishonest measures. This includes a practice referred to as "fronting".

Over the years, the National Small Business Chamber has received numerous B-BBEE-related queries. This influx of queries thus prompted Mike Anderson, founder and chairman of the NSBC, to meet face to face with NSBC's partners in this field - EMEX; one of SA’s leading B-BBEE verification agencies. The conclusions of said meeting are discussed in this article. Find out why B-BBEE compliance is simple and imperative for smaller businesses here.

If you supply goods or services (supplier) or if you use goods and services (consumer), the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the Act) applies to you. Read more here.

What are my responsibilities according to the Companies Act?

Frequently asked questions – The Landlord, the Lease and the Consumer Protection Act

The article acts as a general overview of the necessity of B-BBEE certificates, becoming a verification agency, and equity equivalent programmes for multinational organisations.