Our Services

Open Mind Creatives: Your All-in-One Office & Business Solutions Provider

What We Offer

Open Mind Creatives is a leading provider of office and document solutions, evolving into a modern one-stop shop for individuals and businesses.

Bringing your idea to live

(Design and Brand)

Open Mind Creatives: A Decade of Brand Excellence

For over ten years, Open Mind Creatives has been transforming businesses / individual ideas into powerful brands. Our dedicated team of designers specializes in conceptualizing, brainstorming, and crafting meaningful brand identities. Through strategic digital communication, we help you connect with your target audience, enhance brand awareness, and establish a strong market presence—all at affordable rates. Let us bring your vision to life with creativity and precision.

Open Mind Creatives: Custom Design Solutions for Your Brand

Open Mind Creatives specializes in custom-made design concepts, from logo creation to a wide range of digital designs tailored to your needs. Whether you require branding, marketing visuals, or any other creative design, we bring your vision to life with precision and creativity.

Formalize your Idea / Concept

(Register and Consult)

Open Mind Creatives: Your Trusted Partner in Business Registrations

For years, Open Mind Creatives has been a cornerstone in company registrations, providing expert guidance every step of the way. Our professional team of consultants is just a call away, ready to assist you with business status inquiries or new registrations. We work in alignment with CIPC, SARS, CIDB, CSD, and other relevant compliance boards to ensure your business meets all legal requirements seamlessly.

Starting a business in South Africa requires formal registration and compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and other relevant authorities. Business consulting plays a vital role in guiding entrepreneurs through this process, ensuring legal compliance, and positioning their businesses for success.

1. Understanding Business Consulting

Our team provides professional advice to entrepreneurs and companies to help them improve operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Consultants assist with business planning, market analysis, financial structuring, and legal requirements.

2. Company Registration with CIPC

The CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) is responsible for business registrations in South Africa. Steps to register a company include:

Choosing a business structure: Private company (Pty) Ltd, Non-Profit, Sole Proprietor, etc.
Checking name availability and reservation through CIPC.
Submitting registration documents online via CIPC’s e-Services platform.
Receiving registration certificate upon approval.

3. SARS Registration for Tax Compliance

Once registered with CIPC, businesses must register with SARS (South African Revenue Service) for:

Income Tax – Automatically issued upon CIPC registration.
Value Added Tax (VAT) – Required if annual turnover exceeds R1 million.
PAYE, UIF, and SDL – Mandatory for companies employing staff.

4. Other Compliance Boards & Requirements

B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) Certification – For eligibility in government tenders and contracts.
COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act) Registration – Required for workplace injury claims.
CSD (Central Supplier Database) Registration – Required to do business with the government.
Labour Law Compliance – Includes contracts, employment equity, and workplace policies.

Digitize and Materialize

(Print and Product Finish)

In an era dominated by digital advancements, traditional printing continues to hold significant value. While online media and digital communication have transformed the way we share information, print materials still serve essential roles across various industries.

Open Mind Creatives: Your One-Stop Printing Solution

Open Mind Creatives provides high-quality and affordable printing services tailored to individuals, students, and businesses. Whether you need photocopies, business cards, banners, flyers, posters, booklets, branded stationery, or corporate marketing materials, we deliver with precision and excellence.

We also specialize in custom packaging, labels, large-format printing, and promotional materials to help your brand stand out. Using state-of-the-art equipment and professional finishing, we ensure that every product meets the highest standards, making an impact on your target audience.

Let us bring your ideas to life with exceptional printing solutions at competitive rates!

1. Tangibility and Credibility

Printed materials, such as brochures, business cards, and magazines, provide a physical presence that digital content cannot replicate. People tend to trust printed materials more, as they feel more permanent and credible compared to fleeting digital ads.

2. Branding and Marketing Impact

Well-designed printed materials can leave a lasting impression. A high-quality business card, flyer, or poster adds a personal touch that digital ads often lack. Print marketing also helps brands stand out in an oversaturated digital space.

3. Accessibility and Engagement

Not everyone relies on digital platforms. Printed materials ensure accessibility for audiences who prefer traditional media, such as older generations or areas with limited internet access. Additionally, people engage with print differently, often spending more time reading a physical book, newspaper, or catalog compared to scrolling through digital content.

4. Legal and Official Documentation

Despite the rise of digital record-keeping, printed documents remain essential in legal, academic, and governmental processes. Contracts, certificates, and official reports often require hard copies for authenticity and archival purposes.

5. Integration with Digital Media

Traditional printing is not disappearing; rather, it is evolving to complement digital media. Many businesses use a hybrid approach—QR codes on brochures link to websites, and printed catalogs drive customers to online stores. This synergy creates a seamless experience for consumers

Conclusion

While digital communication dominates modern life, traditional printing remains relevant for its credibility, marketing impact, accessibility, and integration with digital strategies. Rather than being replaced, print continues to adapt, proving its enduring importance in today’s world.

Connect

(Our Physical Store)

Open Mind Creatives: Staying True to Our Roots

Open Mind Creatives has never strayed from its humble beginnings as an internet café. Our physical store remains accessible, providing a comfortable and eco-friendly environment for seamless online access.

We offer high-speed internet up to 10Mbps for in-house browsing, along with both guest and member access accounts to suit different user needs. Our range of online services includes:

Email access – Retrieve and send emails with ease
Online bookings – Schedule appointments with businesses worldwide
Printing & photocopying – High-quality document printing at affordable rates
Document scanning – Easily digitize your important paperwork
General internet services – Research, job applications, and more

Whether you’re a student, professional, or business owner, our internet café is here to support your digital and document needs.

Operating Hours:

Monday – Friday: 08:00 AM – 19:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 16:00 PM
(Sundays & public holidays closed)

Document Commissioning

(Commission of Oath Service)

Open Mind Creatives: Certified Document Commissioning Services

As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive business solutions, Open Mind Creatives offers document commissioning services to help clients certify their documents as official and legitimate before submission.

Our services cover a wide range of documents, including:

Affidavits
Contracts & Agreements
Certified Copies of ID & Passports
Proof of Residence
Documents
Declarations & Statutory Documents

We ensure your paperwork meets all necessary compliance requirements, making the submission process smooth and hassle-free.

In the context of legal documents in South Africa, “document commissioning” refers to the process of a person swearing or affirming the truthfulness of a statement in an affidavit before a Commissioner of Oaths, ensuring the document’s validity and integrity.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

What is Commissioning?

Definition:

Commissioning, in this context, means a person (the “deponent”) swearing or affirming the truth and correctness of statements made in a document (often an affidavit) before a Commissioner of Oaths.

Purpose:

This process ensures that the person signing the document understands its contents and that the statement is binding on their conscience.

Legal Basis:

The process is governed by the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963.

Role of the Commissioner of Oaths:

The Commissioner of Oaths verifies the deponent’s identity, ensures they understand the document, and confirms that the document was signed in their presence.

Physical Presence:

Traditionally, commissioning required the deponent to be physically present before the Commissioner of Oaths.

Virtual Commissioning:

While the traditional method is still the norm, advancements in technology and recent legal developments have introduced virtual commissioning as a legitimate alternative in some cases, like South Africa

Who Can Commission Documents?

Commissioners of Oaths:

These are individuals authorized by law to administer oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations.

Who Qualifies:

In South Africa, Commissioners of Oaths are appointed by the Minister of Justice or an authorized officer of the Department of Justice.

Oath or Affirmation:

The deponent swears or affirms that the statements in the document are true and that they understand the contents of the document.

Verification of Identity:

The Commissioner of Oaths verifies the deponent’s identity by checking their identity document.

Signature and Stamp:

After the oath or affirmation, the deponent signs the document, and the Commissioner of Oaths also signs and stamps it to indicate that the process took place.

Initialing Pages:

The Commissioner and the deponent will often initial each page of the affidavit and any attached annexures.

Substantial Compliance:

In cases of virtual commissioning, the focus is on “substantial compliance” with the legal requirements, meaning the essence of the law must be met, even if the process is adapted to modern technology.