Entries Written By Edward Neequaye
Continent’s Potential Can Be Realised Through Technology
We are in a fast changing technological age which brings with it a huge leverage for countries and businesses ready to use it. I shared my thoughts on how technology can be used to accelerate efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially within continental Africa. Read it below: With 200 million people aged …
Technology Stack for Small Businesses & Startups – Part 1 Marketing
Running the various facets of your businesses requires the usage of certain technology tools. These tools are mostly to introduce efficiency in the operations of the business, by way of cutting down time required to achieve a goal or driving down the cost elements involved. In a series of posts, starting from this very one, …
How to Invoice with the new VAT system in Ghana [template provided]
Well, the new Value Added Tax (VAT) was brought into force last year but we still receive invoices from vendors of clients who used the old VAT rate. The old VAT system is at a rate of 17.5% which is made up of 12.5% for VAT revenue for Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and 5% paid …
Deadlines Approaching – What you need to know about renewal and filing at Registrar-General’s Department
In case you aren’t aware, next week Tuesday, that’s 30th April, 2019 is the last day for annual filing and renewal of business registration with the Registrar General’s Department for this year. According to the regulator, failure to do so attracts a penalty of GHS400. The renewal fee is as follows: Sole Proprietorship – GHS25 …
What Percentage of Revenue to spend on Marketing?
Marketing is an important part of every business. No wonder it is said that, “doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing but nobody else does”. For most businesses, especially those in the early stages of their operations with few data set on their …
Essential Bookkeeping and Finance Practices – Webinar Slides
If you miss our last webinar on how to prepare for 2019, especially quarter 1, using some essential bookkeeping and finance practices, we have shared the slides below for you: Webinar on Accounting and Tax Checklist – Built Accounting from Built Accounting
What you need to know about taxes in Ghana [Infographic]
Taxation remains one of the pain points of entrepreneurs, especially first time founders. This month, we partnered with the We partnered with Workshed Africa to create this infographic on taxes in Ghana. You can also find a PDF version here: Download