MVB Audit and Advisory

MVB Audit and Advisory MVB is a dynamic, service-orientated firm of chartered accountants & auditors, based in the Lynnwood

Mandela Day: Why Younger Consumers Support Purpose-Driven BusinessesRead more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.as...
14/07/2026

Mandela Day: Why Younger Consumers Support Purpose-Driven Businesses
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Millennials and Gen Z – two generations raised on social media, shaped by climate anxiety, and equipped with instant access to information – are now rewriting the rules of consumer behaviour.

For these switched-on generations, purchases are a statement of identity. Brands that stand for environmental stewardship, fair labour, and community investment are winning a market share that older marketing models never anticipated. Here’s how you can make this trend work for you.

Which Trust is Right for Me? Ask a ProfessionalRead more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=yKPR5eDKNlaukY...
09/07/2026

Which Trust is Right for Me? Ask a Professional
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Understanding the tax benefits and limitations of a trust or special trust is crucial to ensuring the trust beneficiaries are provided for as intended.

South Africans can choose between several different trust structures, each with different purposes, benefits and limitations. Choosing the right structure for your situation is a make-or-break decision that demands professional advice.

The Small Business Trends You Should Be Paying Attention ToRead more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=yK...
30/06/2026

The Small Business Trends You Should Be Paying Attention To
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While everyone’s talking about AI, trends are emerging that show the most successful small businesses have returned to the fundamentals: maximising every minute and tightening the leaks in local operations.

Running a business in today’s topsy-turvy world is all about making the machine run smoother, ensuring that every hour spent translates directly into the bottom line and this is how they are doing it.

Happy Father's DayWishing every amazing dad a Happy Father’s Day and a day filled with love and appreciation.
21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day

Wishing every amazing dad a Happy Father’s Day and a day filled with love and appreciation.

Business Budgeting Strategies for Navigating Volatile MarketsRead more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=...
17/06/2026

Business Budgeting Strategies for Navigating Volatile Markets
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Particularly in volatile economic times like these, effective budgeting is a critical driver of business success. This is because a budget enables sustainable growth by aligning financial resources with strategic business goals.

We can assist you to create well-structured budgets that provide a roadmap for navigating the ongoing market ups and downs, while maintaining cashflow and identifying opportunities for investment.

Non-Compliant Trust? Penalties are Piling up…Read more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=yKPR5eDKNlaukY9P...
09/06/2026

Non-Compliant Trust? Penalties are Piling up…
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This tax season marks an important shift for trusts, which are now subject to heightened reporting requirements, regardless of activity, as well as automated penalties for non-compliance starting on 4 May 2026.

If you have a non-compliant trust, even if it is inactive, please speak to us. SARS has taken a zero-tolerance approach to trust compliance, increasing scrutiny of trust administration and automatically applying ongoing penalties and interest that can rapidly accumulate.

The 40% Rule: Do You Have Too Many Eggs in One Basket?Read more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=yKPR5eD...
01/06/2026

The 40% Rule: Do You Have Too Many Eggs in One Basket?
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Client concentration risk can sink a healthy business faster than falling sales. When one customer accounts for too much revenue, cash flow, valuation, and even survival hinge on decisions you don’t control.

Here we explain the “40% Rule.” What it is, why lenders and investors care about it, and how to manage concentration risk before it manages you.

“Invisible Work”: 3 Labour-Intensive Things Customers Will Never Pay ForRead more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Articl...
28/05/2026

“Invisible Work”: 3 Labour-Intensive Things Customers Will Never Pay For
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Many small business owners fall into the “do it all” trap. You start with passion, but soon find yourself buried in tasks that have nothing to do with why you launched your venture. This leads to chronic burnout. You are busy, but are you productive?
This feeling of being overwhelmed often stems from a failure to distinguish between being busy and making progress. That’s why you have to identify the “invisible work” that consumes your energy without ever appearing on a customer’s invoice or adding real value.

Selling Your Business to Retire? Get This Tax Relief!Read more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=yKPR5eDK...
20/05/2026

Selling Your Business to Retire? Get This Tax Relief!
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If you’re a small business owner aged 55 or older, the 2026 Budget contained some very good news. Not only has the CGT exemption on the sale of small business by older persons been increased, but the definition of “small business” has also been expanded.

This could make a big difference to your retirement situation, not to mention the future of your business. Find out here what the new limits and conditions are, and how they might affect the decision and timing of a business sale.

Annual Employer Tax Recon Due End MayRead more: https://www.dotnews.co.za/Code/Article.aspx?qry=yKPR5eDKNlaukY9Ps7iCgxSp...
12/05/2026

Annual Employer Tax Recon Due End May
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The Annual Employer Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) remains a focus area for SARS. Employers have until the end of May to submit their declarations for the period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.

We invite you to rely on our expertise to ensure compliance with this legal requirement, as submitting incorrect or incomplete declarations (or missing the deadline) will cause additional work, penalties, delays and hassles for you and your employees.

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