Those with business interests in Botswana should take note of the following judgement.
It’s not about pessimism, but planning. We must plan each crop as if this season will be our worst ever.
A recent ruling reveals how SARS views the matter of the exercising of company share options.
Higher input prices are on the cards. Farmers who in many cases also face lower crop yield will have to manage costs diligently to survive a difficult year.
Beware! Unless you get your own house in order and work with your neighbours this dry season in fighting fires, you are taking a grave risk.
Merely delivering grapes to a co-op is not ‘disposing’ of it. At this stage, the grower still owns the produce.
To survive the tough times, avoid wastage during times of plenty – and spread your risk.
Preventive maintenance is an essential part of any well-managed and competitive organisation.
When it comes to resolving a dispute with SARS, ensure there is no room for later dissension.
Learn the critical lessons of corporate (mis)governance and don't take your organisation down the same road of failure.
A recent case contains guidelines on penalties and interest under the Tax Administration Act – and how to lodge a successful objection.
If you have a tendency towards pessimism, you are heading for a career as a mediocre manager.
It hasn’t worked elsewhere, and if government goes ahead with land ceilings here, our food security will be seriously endangered.
How to ensure that dividends from an offshore company are tax-free.
Effective hi-tech (and sometimes low-tech) solutions abound, yet many farmers are slow to adopt them.
Beware – changing your intention about the nature of an asset can cost you more tax.
The SA consumer’s situation has improved slightly and the agricultural outlook remains positive, even though farmers face some serious challenges.
Money itself is not a sustainable motivator. In fact, if badly managed, it has the potential to demotivate.
The taxpayer who didn’t pay his taxes yet got away with a reduced penalty.
In spite of serious problems facing the SA economy, agriculture can look forward to a good year in 2015.
