Online shopping is the future

There is more to embracing ‘new technology’ than using GPS mapping, drones and robot tractors. Online shopping has become crucially important to building a viable business.

Crucial for a manager, and a useful life skill for everyone

My parents’ relative lack of financial literacy was passed on to me, and had a negative effect on me. Make sure that you and your family don’t make the same...

Unlocking the mysteries of accounting lingo

There are only 80 words you need to know to be able to converse intelligently with your accountant. Learn them.

Confusing credits and creditors

Accountants don’t need ‘agricultural literacy’ to be successful, but no farmer ever made it without being financially literate.

Accrual and depreciation demystified

These two fundamental accounting concepts can be difficult to conceptualise. But if they are understood as ‘non-cash items’, they make far more sense.

Getting to grips with Accounting 101

Luca Paciola uncovered the secrets of double-entry bookkeeping in 1495. Four centuries later, the penny finally dropped for me!

Meet the father of modern bookkeeping, Luca Pacioli

In this article, our quest for financial literacy takes us to Venice in Italy and a very clever monk - Luca Pacioli.

Financial literacy – what you need to know

Business performance is measured with accounting scorecards. If you don’t understand them, give up all hope of ever becoming a great manager.

Agri research in SA starts with farmers

Government spending on research is decreasing. It’s up to South Africa’s farmers to stay at the cutting edge. They’ve done it before and can do it again!

Why research is key to building trust

Gone are the days you can expect government to do the basic research to keep you in business.

No trust, no credit, no growth!

The degree of trust your stakeholders have in you and your business will determine whether you succeed or fail.

Designing a foolproof safety system- Part 1

Building a safe working environment is not a job for amateurs. Do it properly and watch your profits rise.

HIV/AIDS: we’re all in it together

In the early, dark days of HIV/AIDS, we used to talk about it in whispers, and pretend it didn't exist. That’s all in the past. Today, you can fight it...