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To the brilliant women of Gold Circle Academy and across the globe: Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we especially want to honor our visionary founder, Ma’am Sertini. Her dedication to excellence and her commitment to empowering others have built the very foundation of this academy. Thank you for leadng with grace and showing us what is possible. ​To all the women in our circle: May you continue to break barriers and inspire inclusion every single day. @Sentini Grunberg

The most dangerous time for a content creator or business owner isn’t when they are failing—it’s when they are hurting. ​ When a project fails or a deal falls through, the pain can be blinding. It’s in those moments of "sadness" that we are most likely to make "wrong decisions": ​ Lowering your prices out of desperation. ​ Abandoning your brand identity because of one negative comment. ​ Walking away from your "Gold Circle" because it feels "too hard." ​ Don't let a season of pain dictate your life's direction. Take a breath, step back, and remember why you started. Resilience is the ultimate business strategy.

Hello everyone! As we grow our businesses here at Gold Circle Academy, one topic we can’t afford to ignore is Taxation. Understanding your tax obligations isn't just about "staying out of trouble"—it’s about better cash flow management and building a business that is "investor-ready." ​Based on the latest 2026 fiscal updates, here are the 4 key tax areas every entrepreneur should have on their radar: ​ 1. The "New Look" VAT (Value Added Tax) ​The government recently simplified the VAT structure. The effective rate is now a unified 20% (combining VAT, NHIL, and GETFund). ​The Big Win: You can now claim "input tax" on NHIL and GETFund, which is a massive boost for your cash flow! ​The Threshold: You only must register for VAT if your annual turnover hits GH¢750,000. If you're below that, you're exempt, though you can still register voluntarily to work with bigger corporate clients. ​2. Corporate Income Tax (CIT) ​This is the tax on your business profits. ​Standard Rate: Generally 25% of your net profit. ​Young Entrepreneurs: If you are under 35 and in specific sectors (like Agribusiness or Tech), you might qualify for a 5-year tax holiday. Don't leave money on the table—check if you qualify! ​3. PAYE (Pay As You Earn) ​Even if it's just you and one assistant, if you pay a salary, you are a "tax agent." You’re required to withhold income tax from employees and remit it to the GRA by the 15th of every month. ​ 4. Growth & Sustainability Levy (GSL) ​This is a relatively recent addition. For most "Category C" companies (small to medium businesses), it’s a 2.5% levy on your profit before tax. It applies even if you are currently enjoying a tax holiday, so keep a small reserve for this! Discussion Question: Which of these do you find the most confusing, or have you discovered any "tax hacks" (legal ones!) that have helped your startup? Let’s chat below! 👇

Sentini encouraged me to share this, and it hit hard. I’ve been building Cognitive Angle (my creative film company and media agency) while working a 9-5, bootstrapping everything on mostly my phone since 2018. I’ve watched countless “business gurus” push Western scaling models that completely ignore our reality: inconsistent internet, limited access to capital, payment systems that lock us out of global platforms. This post from @bridge_54 names something I’ve felt but couldn’t always articulate: we’re not failing because we lack ambition or work ethic. We’re navigating a completely different psychological and structural terrain. The “copy-paste” approach doesn’t work when the ground beneath us is fundamentally different. For me, this shows up in how I’m approaching On Some RS Pod (our Pan-African podcast) and RE-MEMBER (my short art film). I could try to replicate Western creator ecosystems, or I can build something that actually fits our context: slower, more intentional, rooted in community rather than venture capital. I’m not saying lower expectations. I’m saying build smarter foundations that account for where we actually are. Curious how others here are navigating this. Are you adapting global models or creating entirely new ones? Link to post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1qopijWjK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link