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Counteractive Counteractive is an accounting, tax and business consulting firm situated in the beautiful town of S

Counteractive is an accounting, tax and business consulting firm situated in the beautiful town of Somerset West, South Africa.

Offering a discount can feel like a quick way to win work. But if you do not understand your margins, that discount may ...
23/10/2026

Offering a discount can feel like a quick way to win work. But if you do not understand your margins, that discount may cost more than you realise.
A 10% discount does not simply reduce your selling price. It can cut deeply into your profit, especially if your direct costs, staff time, materials, delivery or admin remain the same.
Before reducing your price, ask:
- Can we still make a profit?
- How much extra volume would we need to make up the difference?
- Are we training customers to expect discounts?
- Does this client or project still make commercial sense?
Pricing decisions should be based on numbers, not pressure.
Contact Counteractive for practical accounting support that helps you make better financial decisions.
www.counteractive.co.za/contact

When your invoices, expenses, cash flow, supplier payments and reports all live in different spreadsheets, you lose fina...
21/10/2026

When your invoices, expenses, cash flow, supplier payments and reports all live in different spreadsheets, you lose financial visibility of your business. Xero helps bring key information into one system, so you can see what has been invoiced, what has been paid, what is overdue and where your money is going.
For growing businesses, that clarity matters because it helps you spend less time checking numbers and more time using them.
Contact Counteractive to discuss moving your business to Xero.
www.counteractive.co.za/contact

Xero can help business owners move away from spreadsheets, but software alone is not the full solution. A messy setup si...
18/10/2026

Xero can help business owners move away from spreadsheets, but software alone is not the full solution. A messy setup simply moves your problems to the cloud. The value comes from setting up Xero properly, using clean processes and making sure the information is captured consistently. That’s what turns accounting software into a useful business tool.
Contact Counteractive to discuss moving your business to Xero.
www.counteractive.co.za/contact

Moving from spreadsheets to Xero is not just about changing software. It is about giving your business a more reliable f...
16/10/2026

Moving from spreadsheets to Xero is not just about changing software. It is about giving your business a more reliable financial system.
When Xero is set up properly, invoices, expenses, bank feeds, reconciliations and reports can be managed in one place. That gives business owners a clearer view of what’s happening, instead of chasing information across different files. The benefit is not just less admin – it’s better visibility, better control and better decision-making.
Contact Counteractive to discuss moving your business to Xero.
www.counteractive.co.za/contact

Financial information should help you answer important questions quickly. Can we afford to hire? Are we making enough pr...
14/10/2026

Financial information should help you answer important questions quickly. Can we afford to hire? Are we making enough profit? Which customers are slow to pay? Are expenses rising faster than income? Are we growing profitably, or just getting busier? If those answers are buried across spreadsheets, bank statements and manual notes, your business may need better financial visibility. Read our latest blog on the signs your business has outgrown spreadsheets. https://counteractive.co.za/blog/

If you’ve asked this question more than once, it may be a warning sign. One file on someone’s desktop. Another emailed t...
11/10/2026

If you’ve asked this question more than once, it may be a warning sign. One file on someone’s desktop. Another emailed to the accountant. Another sitting in a shared folder. Another edited by a staff member. Version confusion does not just create admin frustration. It can affect pricing, cash flow planning, VAT, payroll, supplier payments and business decisions.
A growing business needs one reliable source of financial truth. Read the blog to see whether your spreadsheets are still serving your business. https://counteractive.co.za/blog/

Spreadsheets are useful. Until they become the reason your numbers are unclear, your cash flow is hard to track, or your...
09/10/2026

Spreadsheets are useful. Until they become the reason your numbers are unclear, your cash flow is hard to track, or your team is working from different versions of the truth.
A spreadsheet can help you start. But as your business grows, you need more than rows, formulas and manual updates. You need financial information that is accurate, current and easy to use.
Not sure whether your business has reached that point? Read our latest blog on how to know when your business has outgrown spreadsheets. https://counteractive.co.za/blog/

October is an important reconciliation period for employers.Your payroll records, EMP201 declarations, PAYE, UIF and SDL...
07/10/2026

October is an important reconciliation period for employers.
Your payroll records, EMP201 declarations, PAYE, UIF and SDL payments and employee tax certificate information need to tell the same story. Discrepancies are much easier to resolve when they’re picked up early.
A good reconciliation isn’t just about SARS compliance – it gives you greater confidence in the accuracy of your payroll and financial records.
Need help making sure everything adds up? Speak to the Counteractive team. www.counteractive.co.za/contact

If you’re a non-provisional taxpayer and still need to submit your 2026 personal income tax return, the SARS filing dead...
04/10/2026

If you’re a non-provisional taxpayer and still need to submit your 2026 personal income tax return, the SARS filing deadline is 23 October 2026.
Don’t leave it until the last minute. Make sure your information and supporting documents are in order and give yourself time to resolve any queries before the deadline.
Need help getting your tax affairs sorted? Speak to the Counteractive team.
www.counteractive.co.za/contact

October 7: Customs October 7: PAYE submissions and paymentsOctober 23: End of personal income tax filing season 2026 for...
02/10/2026

October 7: Customs
October 7: PAYE submissions and payments
October 23: End of personal income tax filing season 2026 for non-provisional taxpayers
October 23: VAT manual submissions and payments
October 29: Excise duty payments
October 30: CIT provisional tax payments
October 30: VAT electronic submissions and payments
Need help ensuring you don’t miss a deadline? Call us today.
www.counteractive.co.za/contact

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8 Melcksloot Village, Corner Of De Beers Avenue & Reese Rd
Somerset West
7130

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 14:00

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