At some stage, most successful farmers have taken a big risk and borrowed more than the calculations showed that they should – and you’ll invariably find this resulted in fast...
Setting up the rules of engagement in a business partnership is important, but the rules of disengagement are even more vital.
Have you hit ‘tax problems’ doing business in other countries? If so, consider the ‘diplomatic alternative’…
When things go wrong, we blame the weather, labour, Eskom, government or someone else. But, sad to say, bad management is usually the problem.
A recent FAO report clearly shows the huge role agriculture can play in reducing poverty and hunger and promoting stability. However, this will need pro-active action by government.
Fluctuating exchange rates can complicate the tax obligations of SA companies operating abroad.
A recently released survey clearly shows that while agriculture isn’t a highly profitable business, farm workers’ wages increased by 24% per capita in 2011.
Each and every farmer needs to take a lead in fixing the current ‘labour situation’ – because we can’t count on government.
Commercial agriculture’s survival amid political uncertainty depends on South Africa’s people. If we keep our stories to ourselves, we won’t win the public’s sympathy and support.
Care needs to be taken when involving a family trust in any business transaction, including the acquiring of shares.
The Timbali model offers a way forward to get the country out of the mess we’re in with land reform and declining food production. But it needs strong management, tenacity...
If you’re a plaintiff – or appellant – you need to move fast, or you could find your case dismissed.
