Author Archives: Melissa Jacobs

personal finances

How healthy are your personal finances?

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to review and take stock of your personal finances. When it comes to South Africans and their personal finances, research suggests 2 startling facts: South Africans on average spend 75% of their take home pay on repaying debt; and Only 6% of South […]

Questions to Ask Your New Financial Advisor

If you are thinking about working with a financial advisor, you may be wondering how to find the right person to help you grow your financial health. Finding the right advisor is not as difficult as it may seem. This decision is not one to make in a rush, either. The most effective way to […]

Can an Accountant Really Save You Money?

You already know that accounting services can help you grow your business. Did you know that accountants can also help you save money in the process as well? Running a business certainly costs money. Keeping track of the numerous costs involved in growing your business is not always easy. Many new businesses end up folding […]

The Benefits of Business Advisory Services

Designed to help you grow and thrive, business advisory services give you the benefit of expert financial advice when you need it the most. Advisory consultants are skilled in many areas of finance, accounting and business, giving them the experience and insight to help you make difficult decisions. Whether you are seeking advice on how […]

Is Your Business Profitable? Here’s How to Tell.

If you have been wondering whether you have a profitable business, you are not alone. Whether you are starting a new business, taking over an existing business or trying to turn your struggling business around, profitability is the bread and butter of any venture. Without profit, just about no business is able to survive. Despite […]