Working with us
One studio, one point of contact
Design and delivery usually sit with different companies. The gap between them is where projects lose their way.
Blog
Business tips and insights
Practical advice on running a South African small business: compliance, digital tools, marketing and growth.
From the PBC team
Practical, not theoretical.
Wellness
What actually happens when we install a sauna
A home sauna is a building project with a wellness brief attached. Here is the sequence, so nothing about it is a surprise.
Flooring
Casting, Solidkote or Surfacecast: choosing a resin floor
Three systems, three jobs. The difference matters more than the finish photographs suggest, and choosing wrongly is expensive to undo.
Slow Living
The ritual of slow
Why a five-minute tea ritual is more valuable than it looks, and how to build one that sticks.
New Blends
Introducing Reset: a blend for the morning after
Our second blend is here. Clean, crisp, and made for fresh starts.
Tea Tips
How to brew the perfect cup of loose leaf tea
Temperature, time, and the art of not over-steeping. A quick guide to getting more from your leaves.
Guest Stories
A Weekend at Stables: Rugby, Laughs, and Kol Kol Nights
How a group of friends spent the perfect rugby weekend at Stables, complete with braai, big screens, and late-night tub sessions.
Experiences
A Perfect Summer Escape: Wood-Fired Pizza Lunch and KolKol Bliss
Discover how a lazy afternoon of wood-fired pizza and a soak in the KolKol tub makes Stables the ultimate summer retreat.
Property News
Sunsets, Slow Living & Good Company at Stables Guesthouse
Experience the magic of West Coast sunsets, unhurried days, and warm hospitality at Stables Guesthouse in Yzerfontein.
Growth
5 Proven Ways to Get More 5-Star Reviews for Your South African Small Business
Online reviews are the modern word of mouth. For South African small businesses, five-star Google reviews are one of the most...
Digital Tools
Why Every South African Service Business Needs Online Booking (And How to Set It Up)
If your customers still have to call or WhatsApp to book your services, you are losing bookings every day to competitors who...
Compliance
SARS Provisional Tax Explained: A Plain-English Guide for SA Sole Proprietors and Small Business Owners
Provisional tax trips up thousands of South African small business owners every year. Here is a clear, jargon-free explanation...
Finance
How South African Small Businesses Can Get Paid Faster in 2025
Late payments are the number one cash flow killer for South African small businesses. These seven practical strategies will...
Compliance
CIPC Annual Returns: What Every SA Business Owner Must Know Before the Deadline
Missing your CIPC annual return deadline can get your company deregistered. Here is a plain-English guide to what the annual...
Getting Started
How to Get Your South African Business Online in Under 48 Hours
Most SA small business owners think getting online takes weeks and costs thousands. Here is how to go from zero to a live,...