One does not usually associate auditors with small business. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is however changing this view, and has been a consistent source of proposals to improve the lives of small business in South Africa. In 2014, they conducted a survey and they argue that they have had an impact in translating these findings into government policy. They are doing the 2015 survey, and need you to participate.
The survey is described as follows:
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), with the support of the new Department of Small Business Development and other stakeholders, are conducting research into Small and Medium sized businesses (SMEs) in order to ask them about the business environment in which they operate, as well as their needs.
The objective behind the research is to use the results to lobby government to create conditions in which SMEs will thrive, as well as to create new products and services for Small and Medium Practices to provide a seamless offering to SMEs.
To participate in the survey, please visit the SAICA survey by clicking here.