Heather Lowe, Head of Enterprise Development at FNB Business, says, "The budget speech provides a good indication of what big and small business can expect from an economic and regulatory point of view. Over the years, significant regulatory amendments have been made during the budget speech; therefore small business owners should make time to familiarise themselves with its contents."
"Overall, it is important to make sense of the budget as it contributes significantly to shaping the operating environment for businesses in South Africa," concluded Lowe.