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What is the Difference Between a Business Consultant and an Advisor?

In South Africa, where businesses often face unique challenges and opportunities, the roles of business consultants and advisors are often crucial. Both consultants and advisors provide strategic advice, but their approaches, areas of expertise, and the nature of their engagement with clients can differ significantly. Business consultant: Strategic expertise and specialised solutions Business consultants in […]

Offshore Investing: Why Local Is Not Always Lekker

Being patriotic is good when it comes to sports teams, but not necessarily for investments. Samuel Johnson’s quotation about patriotism being “the last refuge of a scoundrel” may well have represented the 18th-century poet and playwright’s disdain for contemporary British politics, but when it comes to being patriotic, it might be good when it comes […]

Understanding the Two-Pot Retirement System: Questions and Answers

As of 1 September 2024, significant changes have been introduced to the retirement landscape in South Africa with the implementation of the two-pot retirement system. This system allows members of pension funds, provident funds, and related schemes to access a portion of their savings while still working. With this shift, it is essential to understand […]