Risk & reward

A practical South African guide to making your small business work by avoiding common risks.With its easy-to-read, step-by-step presentation, this book is an invaluable tool for budding business people. It equips you to make informed decisions, ensuring the long-term success of your new enterprise.The author, a chartered accountant who has worked in both the corporate and government sectors before setting up his own business consulting company, is well acquainted with the challenges of South Africa’s business environment. He has a passion for helping fellow South Africans succeed.Grounded in South African legislation, culture and business language, the advice is practical and relevant, with examples drawn from the real-life experience. It includes deciding what business to venture into, building a business model, choosing partners, financing your business, buying an existing business, business plans, budgets, product costing, marketing, employing people, financial administration, managing suppliers, and taxation.