You're not alone in feeling this awkwardness! Splitting a restaurant bill is one of South Africa’s most common frustrations known on Google. When it comes to restaurants and paying the bill at the end of a lovely night, many people feel the pain. This scenario can turn a lovely night into a night of horrific frustration. So how can you make it a bit easier?

We’ve almost hit rock bottom, and we don’t have to sit around waiting for things to start falling apart. We can create a better future, together. The only direction for the 2016 South African economy, is up. For the time being, we’ll just dig a little deeper into our pockets and work together to meet the needs of our country. Government has committed to see growth in the economy. How committed are you then?

​In today’s economic environment, what does it take to build a business that doesn’t only remain afloat – but that grows every day? What does it take to put together a system that doesn’t only pay Bill when he comes around? And with that, why not have business success that makes an impact on the lives of thousands of people?

Do you know these 5 keys to starting a business in a recession? Share the infographic with your friends!

You might still be wondering – Can You Start a Business in an Economic Crisis?? The short answer is – Yes, the long answer is – aye aye captain! Now you can almost hear the waves and taste the salty sea breeze, ready to set sail? Wait, but first, what is a business?

In a slow-moving economy or a recession, people generally try to limit their spending and not engage in any uncalled-for risks that might put their future financial goals in jeopardy. There are several types of risks that everyone should avoid during a recession. But, do you know that starting a business isn't one of them in the same sense as other risks?

Life is expensive. Eating is expensive. Transport is expensive. Housing is expensive. So, what if you could have more money at the end of the month, just by banking with the right bank for you? What if you could have more money at the end of the month, just by taking the right loan for you? The truth is that, you can!

How the SA Government influences the Economy? We take a look at factors like tax and government spending. Can you conclude the key takeaway?

In the 2016 Budget speech, the South African Government affirmed its commitment to the SA economy as plans to close the gap between spending and revenue and the implementation of a blueprint for stronger economic growth is underway. Is this a commitment that will take SA higher?

Social grants are, as you might already know, money given by our Government to an individual or group to pay for something that is needed, or that is helpful to the outcome of a specific situation. Are they sustainable within the current economic state?