The IBIS blog
Plain-language guides on money, people, compliance and systems thinking — for South African small businesses. No jargon, no fluff.
Systems thinking
The four kinds of problems — clear, complicated, complex and chaotic — and how to tell which you're actually facing.
The IBIS team14 Jun 20266 min readSystems thinking
A train pulled from the front runs straight; pushed from behind it kinks. A simple model for telling when the urgent is quietly steering your business — and how to re-anchor it.
The IBIS team06 Jul 20267 min readMoney & compliance
Practical invoicing, sensible due dates, and friendly follow-up that actually works.
The IBIS team10 Jun 20265 min readMoney & compliance
When to register for VAT, how it shows per line, and the common mistakes to avoid.
The IBIS team05 Jun 20265 min readPeople & payroll
PAYE, UIF and SDL without the headache — what SARS expects when you hire.
The IBIS team28 May 20266 min readGrowth & mindset
Turning vague ambitions into goals tied to the numbers your business already produces.
The IBIS team20 May 20264 min readSystems thinking
The three blind spots every owner gets when they're too close to the work — and how to get the outside view that reveals each.
The IBIS team12 May 20265 min readMoney & compliance
Reading the direct cash-flow view and spotting trouble while it's still cheap to fix.
The IBIS team04 May 20265 min readProduct & updates
The strategy behind IBIS pricing — one per-company subscription that active businesses earn mostly back, a small capped fee only where money moves, and premium help you choose — and why our incentives only pay off when yours do. See the pricing page for the exact figures.
The IBIS team17 Jun 20264 min readPractical help for running a healthier business, in your inbox — about once a month. No spam, unsubscribe anytime, your address stays with us.
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