Author name: Marc Curlewis

Marc Curlewis is the director of Curlewis Attorneys Inc and creator of Business-in-a-Box™, a fixed-fee legal solution for South African businesses. He focuses on commercial contracts, SME legal support, POPIA compliance and practical, prevention-driven legal strategies.

Contracts & Compliance

“What Contracts Does a Small Business Need in South Africa?”

Marc Curlewis / February 18, 2026

Short Answer:Most South African small businesses require at least five core contracts: a client service agreement, supplier agreement, employment contracts, […]

Business-in-a-Box

Is Fixed-Fee Legal Better Than Hourly Billing in South Africa?

Marc Curlewis / February 11, 2026

Is Fixed-Fee Legal Better Than Hourly Billing in South Africa? Short answer:For most South African SMEs, yes. Fixed-fee legal support

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