{"id":45,"date":"2025-06-17T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boardmatters.co.za\/index.php\/faq-page\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T10:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:06:12","slug":"faq-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boardmatters.co.za\/index.php\/faq-page\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    \n    <section class=\"u-clearfix u-image u-shading u-section-2\" id=\"sec-0928\" data-image-width=\"1280\" data-image-height=\"1918\" style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35)), url(&quot;https:\/\/boardmatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-august-de-richelieu-4427622.jpg&quot;);\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-valign-middle-md u-valign-middle-sm u-valign-middle-xs u-sheet-1\">\n        <h5 class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-default u-text-1\">how can we help you<br>\n        <\/h5>\n        <h1 class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-2\"> Frequently Asked Question<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-3\"> At Board Matters, we understand that governance can be complex, and every institution has unique needs. To help you better understand who we are, what we do, and how we can support your governance journey, we've compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive from our clients. If you don't see your question here, feel free to contact us \u2014 we're here to guide you.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-clearfix u-section-3\" id=\"sec-6632\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-sheet-1\">\n        <div class=\"u-accordion u-expanded-width u-faq u-accordion-1\" role=\"tablist\">\n          <div class=\"u-accordion-item\">\n            <a class=\"active u-accordion-link u-button-style u-custom-font u-font-montserrat u-text-palette-1-light-1 u-accordion-link-1\" id=\"link-\" aria-controls=\"\" aria-selected=\"true\" role=\"tab\"><span class=\"u-accordion-link-text\"> What types of organizations do you work with?<\/span><span class=\"u-accordion-link-icon u-icon u-text-black u-icon-1\"><svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMin slice\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-8ced\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-8ced\"><path d=\"M8,10.7L1.6,5.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0c-0.4,0.4-0.4,0.9,0,1.3l7.2,6.1c0.1,0.1,0.4,0.2,0.6,0.2s0.4-0.1,0.6-0.2l7.1-6\n\tc0.4-0.4,0.4-0.9,0-1.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0L8,10.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"u-accordion-active u-accordion-pane u-container-style u-accordion-pane-1\" aria-labelledby=\"link-\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-container-layout-1\">\n                <div class=\"fr-view u-clearfix u-rich-text u-text\">\n                  <p>We work with a wide range of institutions \u2014 from public sector entities and municipalities to non-profits, state-owned enterprises, and private companies. Whether you're a start-up board or a fully-fledged governance structure, we tailor our services to fit your context and goals.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"u-accordion-item\">\n            <a class=\"u-accordion-link u-button-style u-custom-font u-font-montserrat u-text-palette-1-light-1 u-accordion-link-2\" id=\"link-\" aria-controls=\"\" aria-selected=\"false\" role=\"tab\"><span class=\"u-accordion-link-text\"> What sets Board Matters apart from other governance advisory firms?<\/span><span class=\"u-accordion-link-icon u-icon u-text-black u-icon-2\"><svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMin slice\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-1a09\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-1a09\"><path d=\"M8,10.7L1.6,5.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0c-0.4,0.4-0.4,0.9,0,1.3l7.2,6.1c0.1,0.1,0.4,0.2,0.6,0.2s0.4-0.1,0.6-0.2l7.1-6\n\tc0.4-0.4,0.4-0.9,0-1.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0L8,10.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"u-accordion-pane u-container-style u-accordion-pane-2\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"link-\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-container-layout-2\">\n                <div class=\"fr-view u-clearfix u-rich-text u-text\">\n                  <p>Our strength lies in our ability to blend legal expertise, ethical leadership, and strategic insight. As a 100% black-owned and female-led firm, we bring not only deep governance knowledge but also a values-driven, inclusive, and transformation-focused approach to every engagement.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"u-accordion-item\">\n            <a class=\"u-accordion-link u-button-style u-custom-font u-font-montserrat u-text-palette-1-light-1 u-accordion-link-3\" id=\"link-\" aria-controls=\"\" aria-selected=\"false\" role=\"tab\"><span class=\"u-accordion-link-text\"> Do you offer once-off services or long-term partnerships?<\/span><span class=\"u-accordion-link-icon u-icon u-text-black u-icon-3\"><svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMin slice\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-2ebb\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-2ebb\"><path d=\"M8,10.7L1.6,5.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0c-0.4,0.4-0.4,0.9,0,1.3l7.2,6.1c0.1,0.1,0.4,0.2,0.6,0.2s0.4-0.1,0.6-0.2l7.1-6\n\tc0.4-0.4,0.4-0.9,0-1.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0L8,10.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"u-accordion-pane u-container-style u-accordion-pane-3\" aria-labelledby=\"link-\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-container-layout-3\">\n                <div class=\"fr-view u-clearfix u-rich-text u-text\">\n                  <p>Both. We offer once-off services such as board inductions, compliance reviews, and strategy sessions, as well as long-term partnerships for organizations seeking ongoing governance support, secretariat services, or full GRC implementation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"u-accordion-item\">\n            <a class=\"u-accordion-link u-button-style u-custom-font u-font-montserrat u-text-palette-1-light-1 u-accordion-link-4\" id=\"link-cc11\" aria-controls=\"cc11\" aria-selected=\"false\" role=\"tab\"><span class=\"u-accordion-link-text\"> How do you ensure your governance solutions are practical and not just theoretical?<\/span><span class=\"u-accordion-link-icon u-icon u-text-black u-icon-4\"><svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMin slice\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-7364\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-7364\"><path d=\"M8,10.7L1.6,5.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0c-0.4,0.4-0.4,0.9,0,1.3l7.2,6.1c0.1,0.1,0.4,0.2,0.6,0.2s0.4-0.1,0.6-0.2l7.1-6\n\tc0.4-0.4,0.4-0.9,0-1.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0L8,10.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"u-accordion-pane u-container-style u-accordion-pane-4\" id=\"cc11\" aria-labelledby=\"link-cc11\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-container-layout-4\">\n                <div class=\"fr-view u-clearfix u-rich-text u-text\">\n                  <p>We believe governance must work in the real world. Our solutions are grounded in local context, aligned with King IV principles, and developed with your people, processes, and challenges in mind. We build frameworks that are not only sound \u2014 but usable..<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"u-accordion-item\">\n            <a class=\"u-accordion-link u-button-style u-custom-font u-font-montserrat u-text-palette-1-light-1 u-accordion-link-5\" id=\"link-4ea5\" aria-controls=\"4ea5\" aria-selected=\"false\" role=\"tab\"><span class=\"u-accordion-link-text\"> Can you assist with compliance matters like CIPC filings and board resolutions?<\/span><span class=\"u-accordion-link-icon u-icon u-text-black u-icon-5\"><svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMin slice\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-6c8f\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-6c8f\"><path d=\"M8,10.7L1.6,5.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0c-0.4,0.4-0.4,0.9,0,1.3l7.2,6.1c0.1,0.1,0.4,0.2,0.6,0.2s0.4-0.1,0.6-0.2l7.1-6\n\tc0.4-0.4,0.4-0.9,0-1.3c-0.4-0.4-1-0.4-1.3,0L8,10.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"u-accordion-pane u-container-style u-accordion-pane-5\" id=\"4ea5\" aria-labelledby=\"link-4ea5\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-container-layout-5\">\n                <div class=\"fr-view u-clearfix u-rich-text u-text\">\n                  <p>Absolutely. Through our Company Secretariat services, we manage CIPC interactions, board packs, minutes, resolutions, and all the administrative and legal aspects required to keep your governance in good standing.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"skrollable u-border-2 u-border-grey-75 u-border-no-left u-border-no-right u-border-no-top u-clearfix u-container-align-left u-image u-parallax u-shading u-section-4\" id=\"sec-75cc\" data-image-width=\"1280\" data-image-height=\"853\" style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)), url(&quot;https:\/\/boardmatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/photo-1505547828843-176834e42154.jpeg&quot;);\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-valign-middle u-sheet-1\">\n        <h2 class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-default u-text-1\">Contact us<br>\n        <\/h2>\n        <p class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-default u-text-2\"> At Board Matters, we believe that every conversation is a step toward better governance. Whether you're seeking guidance on board effectiveness, compliance, strategy, or simply want to learn more about our services, we're here to assist you. Reach out to us to schedule a consultation, request a proposal, or ask any questions you may have. Let us help you guide your board and drive excellence in your institution.<\/p>\n        <h4 class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-3\"> Email:<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-default u-text-4\">\n          <a class=\"u-active-none u-border-none u-btn u-button-link u-button-style u-hover-none u-none u-text-palette-2-light-3 u-btn-1\" href=\"#\">info@boardmatters.co.za<br>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n        <h4 class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-default u-text-5\"> Phone:<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-default u-text-6\"> +27(0) 76 612 2968<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n    \n    \n  \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>how can we help you Frequently Asked Question At Board Matters, we understand that governance can be complex, and every institution has unique needs. 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