Is an M&A Advisor Worth Their Fee?
I will admit we are biased, but the reality is It’s one of the highest return decisions a seller can make. When considering the sale of a business, one of
BUDGET 2026 Government Grants & Tax Incentives Insights
CONTENTS Overall Incentives Landscape Although this year’s national budget did not specifically highlight industrial development incentives, government has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting South African businesses. Over the next
R4.2 billion in dtic grants paid out last year and most did not require majority black ownership.
In the year ended 31 March 2025, the dtic disbursed approximately R4.2 billion in government incentives. Of this: The above payouts dispel a common misconception that the Grants are only
R4.2 billion in cash grants paid out in the last financial year
In the year ended 31 March 2025, the Incentive Branch of the DTIC disbursed R4.2 billion across three core areas: • Manufacturing incentives: R2.4bn• Services investment incentives (BPO, Film &
A Common Reason Why Your Business Won’t Sell
According to a survey of 493 business brokers titled “Q3 2022 IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse”, the biggest reasons for a sale process to fail is the business owners’
Boost Retirement Value with Business Exit Planning
If you own a business, it is usually a material part of your wealth. Understanding its value can be a key component of your future retirement/slow down plans. Most entrepreneurs
My Business Valuation Beta Hack
By Andrew Meerburg I came across a great article about Beta, a key determinant of the discount rate used in business valuations which in turn drives the value of your
Running and Selling: Parallels Between Comrades and Business Sales
Running the Comrades may seem like a daunting task but it is possible for anyone who has a reasonable running base, is willing to do the training and has the
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Business Valuations For those of you who would like to know more about valuing businesses, Professor Aswath Damodaran, a lecturer of corporate finance and valuations at New York Stern University,
How Long Does It Take To Sell A Business?
If both you and your business are ready for sale it should take between 3-8 months to sell your business. The key sentence is, “If both you and your business
The Importance Of A Professional Valuation For Your Business
A business is often a significant asset in an entrepreneur’s life, and its value can be the culmination of a life’s work. For this reason, when considering selling your business,