Johannesburg School of Finance

03/08/2026

https://jhbfin.com/blog/online-finance-training-south-africa/

In-house or public finance training? Compare cost-per-head, scheduling, customisation and outcomes to choose the right format for your team.

29/07/2026

The financial skills your managers actually need — from reading numbers to budgeting decisions. A practical L&D guide.

https://jhbfin.com/blog/financial-skills-for-managers/

06/07/2026

In a small business, the owner is the finance department. There’s no CFO to interpret the numbers, no analyst to model the decision. The same person doing the selling, the hiring and the worrying is also the one deciding whether the business can afford its next move. That makes financial management both harder and more important than it is in a large company.

The good news: a small business doesn’t need sophisticated finance. It needs a few things done consistently well.

11/05/2026

Finance for Non-Financial Managers: A Practical Guide.

Finance for non-financial managers is practical training designed to build clarity and confidence in understanding the numbers that drive a business. It is not about turning managers into accountants. It is about helping capable professionals feel comfortable interpreting financial information and using it to make sound decisions.

Many managers step into leadership roles without formal financial training. Suddenly they are expected to review budgets, interpret financial statements, discuss margins and comment on cash flow. It can feel overwhelming. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Click the link below to read more.

https://jhbfin.com/blog/finance-for-non-financial-managers-guide/

30/03/2026

You don’t need to be a finance expert to understand how business works. Even seasoned professionals have financial blind spots — and that’s exactly where a little learning can go a long way.

Click below to read the full article.

https://jhbfin.com/blog/learning-finance-later-in-life/

22/03/2026

When it comes to managing costs, it’s easy to think that reducing headcount is the answer. Fewer people on the payroll feels like progress — but in reality, it can give a false sense of security.

Click the link below to read more.

https://jhbfin.com/blog/head-count-vs-cost-to-company/

20/02/2026

Controlling costs starts with identifying them, eliminating waste, and improving efficiency. Learn how budgeting, monitoring, and team engagement can drive real results.

https://jhbfin.com/blog/how-to-control-costs-effectively/

09/02/2026

Hello!

You may remember attending one of our finance courses, or perhaps enquiring about training for yourself or your team, back when Peter van Ryneveld was leading the Johannesburg School of Finance. Wherever your career has taken you since, I wanted to reach out and reconnect.

Much has changed — and much has stayed the same.

Sadly, Peter passed away in October 2023. His passion for making finance clear, practical, and engaging left a deep mark on everyone who worked with him. I had the privilege of working alongside Peter since 1998, and today I’m honoured to continue his legacy as the new owner of the Johannesburg School of Finance.

Over the past year, I've refreshed our website, refined our range of online and in-person courses, and expanded our ability to tailor programmes for individuals, small groups, and larger organisations. Many of our core courses remain exactly as you may remember them — practical, hands-on, and grounded in real business experience — and I'm excited about what’s ahead.

If you or your team would benefit from a finance refresher, new budgeting or cost-control skills, or a different perspective on financial decision-making, I’d love you to explore what we have planned for 2026.

See our new website -> https://jhbfin.com/


Our plans for 2026 and beyond

I’ve started sharing more of what we’ve learned over the years — practical advice, useful tools, and trends I think may genuinely be worth your time.

A couple of recent posts you might find helpful:

How to Control Costs Effectively - My philosophy on cost control. -> https://jhbfin.com/blog/how-to-control-costs-effectively/

Excel Exercises: A Free Learning Tool - A great free Excel tool I am promoting because its fantastic. I have no affiliation. -> https://jhbfin.com/blog/excel-exercises-free-learning-tool/

I’ll be sharing these insights on our website, LinkedIn, and Facebook as well.

I plan to send updates like this quarterly — sharing what we’re working on, what we’re learning, and where the School is heading.

A small favour (only if it feels right)

If you’ve attended a course with us in the past and found it useful, a short Google review would make a real difference in helping others discover the Johannesburg School of Finance. There’s absolutely no pressure — but if you’re happy to share your experience, I’d be very grateful.

Leave a Google review here -> https://g.page/r/CUAa1xpKLKOuEBI/review

Warm regards,
John Mitchell

Post a review to our profile on Google

18/12/2025

09/04/2025

https://businesstech.co.za/news/finance/820237/surprise-twist-for-interest-rates-in-south-africa/

The South African Reserve Bank may be able to cut interest rates despite the increased global uncertainty due to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.