RBK Business Accountants

RBK Business Accountants Building fruitful multiplying businesses. Helping people be financially healthy and financially free. This is our hearts desire for our clients.

Our purpose is to empower entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. We strive to form lifelong partnerships with our clients and do everything we can, to contribute to the success of entrepreneurs.

04/09/2026

DO YOU WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS, OR DOES YOUR BUSINESS WORK FOR YOU?

Many business owners built a business for freedom.

But over time, the business starts demanding everything.

More hours.
More pressure.
More responsibility.
More stress.

If your business cannot run without you in every part of it, you may not own a business.

You may own a job.

A healthy business should support your life, not consume it.

The goal is not just to build a business.

The goal is to build a business that works for you.

⏰ Reminder: The first provisional tax deadline is Monday, 31 August.It is compulsory if you earn income that isn’t taxed...
28/08/2026

⏰ Reminder: The first provisional tax deadline is Monday, 31 August.

It is compulsory if you earn income that isn’t taxed through PAYE — business profits, rental income, investments or freelance work — you’re likely a provisional taxpayer, and your first IRP6 payment for the 2027 tax year is due by 31 August.

Provisional tax isn’t a separate tax. It’s simply a way of paying your income tax in advance.

Missing the deadline means penalties and interest from SARS — an avoidable cost with a bit of forward planning.

Not sure whether it applies to you, or how much to pay? We’ve broken it all down in the link in the comments.

YOUR BANK BALANCE IS NOT YOUR PROFIT.Money in the bank can be misleading.Some of it may already belong to:• SARS • Suppl...
20/08/2026

YOUR BANK BALANCE IS NOT YOUR PROFIT.

Money in the bank can be misleading.

Some of it may already belong to:

• SARS
• Suppliers
• Staff
• Loan repayments
• Upcoming expenses

A healthy bank balance does not always mean a healthy business.

Know your profit. Know your cash flow. Know what is actually available.

DON’T WAIT FOR YEAR-END.By the time year-end arrives, many financial decisions have already been made.Tax planning, cash...
14/08/2026

DON’T WAIT FOR YEAR-END.

By the time year-end arrives, many financial decisions have already been made.

Tax planning, cash flow planning and profitability reviews should happen throughout the year — not once the numbers are final.

Good planning gives you time to adjust.

Don’t just report the past. Plan ahead.

GROWTH MAGNIFIES YOUR PROBLEMS.Growth sounds good.But if your pricing is wrong, your margins are weak, or your systems a...
12/08/2026

GROWTH MAGNIFIES YOUR PROBLEMS.

Growth sounds good.

But if your pricing is wrong, your margins are weak, or your systems are messy, growth can make things worse.

More sales can mean more pressure, more mistakes and more cash flow problems.

Growth multiplies what already exists.

Fix the foundation before you scale.

PROFIT IS NOT CASH! 💰 Your profitable business can still run out of money.Because profit and cash are not the same thing...
30/07/2026

PROFIT IS NOT CASH! 💰

Your profitable business can still run out of money.

Because profit and cash are not the same thing.

Your business can show a profit while your cash is tied up in:

1. Customers who haven’t paid you yet
2. Stock sitting on shelves
3. Loan repayments
4. VAT and tax obligations
5. Equipment and other assets

Let's not forget the money you may be taking out the business in addition to your salary.

That’s why looking at profit alone isn’t enough.

A healthy business needs profit AND cash flow.

Know what you’re earning.

But just as importantly, know where your cash is going.

Is more sales the final answer?Not always.If your pricing is too low, your costs are uncontrolled, or every sale takes t...
15/07/2026

Is more sales the final answer?

Not always.

If your pricing is too low, your costs are uncontrolled, or every sale takes too much time and effort, more sales can simply create more work.

Growth magnifies what already exists.

A healthy margin creates profit.

A weak margin creates pressure.

Before chasing more customers, understand what you’re actually earning from the customers you already have.

Review each of your revenue streams.

Some products, services and clients may generate plenty of sales, but very little profit.

Don’t just measure revenue.

Measure profitability.

The goal isn’t simply to sell more. It’s to keep more of what you earn.

The Owner Cannot Be the SystemIf every decision, approval, reminder, follow-up and instruction has to go through the bus...
10/07/2026

The Owner Cannot Be the System

If every decision, approval, reminder, follow-up and instruction has to go through the business owner, the business does not have a system.

It has a bottleneck.

Many businesses struggle to grow because the owner is still carrying too much in their head.

The owner knows what must happen.

The owner knows who must do it.

The owner knows when it must be done.

The owner knows when something has gone wrong.

But if that knowledge is not built into proper processes, the business remains dependent on the owner’s constant involvement.

That creates pressure.

It slows down the team.

It causes mistakes.

It limits growth.

The goal is not for the owner to disappear.

The goal is for the business to function properly without every small decision needing to pass through the owner first.

Because a business that depends entirely on the owner will always struggle to give the owner more time and more freedom.

If a business depends entirely on the owner, then that’s not a business. That’s self employment.

Build the system.

Then build the business.

YOUR ACCOUNTANT SHOULD HELPIMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS.What should your accountant actually do for you?Tax and compliance alon...
06/07/2026

YOUR ACCOUNTANT SHOULD HELP
IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS.

What should your accountant actually do for you?

Tax and compliance alone are not enough.

Your accountant should help you build a stronger business.

You need clarity.

You need direction.

You need an accountant who helps you make informed decisions before deadlines arrive.

You need to understand your numbers, make better decisions, and build a stronger business.

Taxation should be just one part of your accountant’s function.

Follow us for practical insights to help you understand your numbers, make better decisions, and build a stronger business.

Ryan Kruger
Managing Director

29/06/2026

SARS can take money from your bank account. They are monitoring your bank account.

Yes, SARS already has significant powers, including the ability to appoint your bank and recover outstanding tax debt without your direct consent.

And while everyone is talking about AI now, the reality is that SARS has been leveraging advanced technology and data analytics for years.

Even bigger changes are on the horizon, including increased access to transactional and invoice data.

More on this in the months ahead.

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St Andrews Office Park
Sandton
2152

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27878220200

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