Today’s Social Breakfast was filled with valuable business insights, practical advice, and meaningful networking. Sunil Sewpersadh opened the session by sharing powerful social media and branding strategies, encouraging attendees to become more active online, engage consistently, and use platforms like TikTok, WhatsApp, and AI tools to grow their businesses. He also highlighted the importance of user-generated content and how ordinary business owners can now become powerful personal brands in the digital space.
The featured speaker, Nalani Netty Masana, delivered an informative and eye-opening talk on Business Compliance and SARS Obligations. With over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax, and finance, she unpacked the importance of staying compliant with SARS and CIPC, keeping proper records, understanding VAT and tax obligations, and avoiding costly penalties. Attendees learned how critical it is for business owners to separate personal and business finances, respond to SARS notices promptly, and maintain consistency with submissions and deadlines.
The session also created great engagement among attendees, with members introducing themselves, sharing their businesses, and supporting one another through networking and collaboration. Valuable discussions took place around VAT claims, business structure, compliance challenges, and financial discipline. Nalani also generously offered free consultations to members of the group, reinforcing the spirit of community and support that makes the Social Breakfast platform so impactful for entrepreneurs and professionals alike.
