Frequently asked questions
We’re here to help. Below are answers to the questions we’re asked most across the ecosystem.
What types of businesses do you work with?
We work across the spectrum — from early-stage entrepreneurs and SMEs to established corporates, state-owned enterprises, and government departments. The ecosystem is built to support a business at every stage: starting up, stabilising, scaling, raising funding, or running a B-BBEE enterprise and supplier development programme.
How does the Legacy ecosystem work?
Legacy operates as four connected divisions: Legacy Management Solutions (advisory, accounting and ESD), the Legacy School of Business & Technology (LSBT), Legacy Advisory (funding and investment readiness), and the Legacy Incubation Hub. Because they work together, the same team that builds your strategy can fund it, train your people, and incubate the business through to growth.
What is LSBT and what programmes do you offer?
The Legacy School of Business & Technology is our higher education and executive development division. It delivers accredited higher-learning qualifications, an executive development academy, custom corporate training, occupational courses, online learning, and business coaching — all built for the realities of South African business.
How can your consultancy help my business grow?
We start by diagnosing the business properly — strategy, finances, capability, and the real constraints to growth — then build the plan, structures, and funding strategy to address them. From there we stay in the work through coaching, reporting, and implementation support until the business is funded, scalable, and standing on its own.
What accounting services do you provide?
Monthly bookkeeping and management accounts, annual financial statements, tax compliance and advisory (VAT, PAYE, income and provisional), payroll and statutory submissions, budgeting and cash-flow management, financial systems setup, and funding-readiness support.
Can you assist with tax planning and compliance?
Yes. We handle SARS registrations, returns, provisional tax, disputes, and liaison, alongside proactive planning to manage your tax position efficiently and keep you compliant.
Can you help raise capital for my business?
Through our Capital Advisory division we prepare investment-grade business plans, financial models, investment memorandums, and investor presentations — then support you through the fundraising journey to give you the best possible chance of securing capital.
What types of funding do you assist with?
We support a range of routes including debt, grants, and development finance — across sectors such as SMEs and start-ups, renewable energy, agriculture, and infrastructure, matched to the business and the funder’s requirements.
What do investors typically look for in a proposal?
A clear market opportunity, credible and well-structured financials, a capable team, and evidence of traction or readiness. We help you frame all of it in an investment-grade pack that holds up to due diligence.
What HR consulting services do you offer?
HR advisory and workforce strategy, organisational development, performance frameworks, and change management — alongside leadership development through LSBT — to build and retain a team that scales.
Do you assist with business plan writing?
Yes. We produce investment-grade business plans and supporting financial models, whether for funding applications, grants, or internal strategy.
What does your strategy formulation service include?
Business model design, market and competitive analysis, growth and turnaround planning, and a clear, costed implementation roadmap — turning ambition into a practical plan you can act on.
How do I get started with your services?
Book a consultation through the contact page or give us a call. We’ll take time to understand your business, then recommend the right combination of services and a clear way forward.
What are your consulting fees?
Fees depend on the scope and combination of services involved. After an initial consultation we provide a clear, tailored proposal so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
Do you offer virtual or remote consulting services?
Yes. We support clients in person and remotely across South Africa, with video-conferencing and cloud-based tools making it easy to work together wherever you are.
How long does it take to complete a business plan or proposal?
Timelines depend on complexity and how quickly information is shared, but most business plans are completed within a few weeks. We confirm a clear timeline upfront.
Are your services compliant with South African laws and regulations?
Yes. Our team aligns with both South African regulatory requirements — including SARS, CIPC, labour law, and B-BBEE — and broader best practice, so your business is on solid footing.
Do you have a beneficiary / learner portal?
A beneficiary portal is on our roadmap. The plan is to launch the website first, then add a secure login giving learners and SMEs a single place to access courses, coaching, documents, and impact tracking — see the Beneficiary Portal concept for the planned phasing.