E03: Why it is not sustainable to value the profitability of your business based on sales

04/13/20 • 10 min

On this episode I discuss why sales and gross profit are not be sustainable indicators to value the profitability and market longevity of your business. I have selected two local small businesses, Dressed By Kat and MoveIt Removals, as case studies to provide a practical demonstration of how indirect costs have a significant impact on the financials of a small business and how they can negatively affect net profit if they are not controlled.

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E02: Leasing vs Purchasing: What is the ideal method and what issues should we consider?

We’re sometimes conflicted when making an informed decision about whether to lease or buy assets such as houses, motor vehicles and equipment. While it’s important to choose a method that is suitable, it is not always easy to determine its cost effectiveness. In this episode I compare different assets and identify if leasing and purchasing work or not.

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E04: My interview on TheNDLShow

This is my interview on TheNDLShow with Nondu Lehutso. We had an interesting conversation about financial literacy in black communities, investing in a smart way, personal budgeting, the legitimacy of FX trading, the oil futures crash and more. Check out her podcast and subscribe here: https://linktr.ee/theNDLshow