Checklist for Starting a Business in Ireland
Conor Gallagher
Starting a business can seem like a daunting process for many. We have outlined steps to guide you through the process and highlight some areas you may not have considered previously. Checklist for Starting a Business Test Your Business Idea A good business idea is …
Local Enterprise Office & Support for Your Business
Colin Keane
Your local enterprise office (LEO) is a place to go if you need advice, support, and information to help grow or start a business in Ireland. This blog outlines what your Local Enterprise Office does, the types of LEO grants and supports available to entrepreneurs and …
€2,000 Voucher to Cover Energy Audit for SMEs
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), is encouraging Irish SMEs to take control of their energy use with the launch of a new support scheme. The Scheme will provide SMEs with a €2,000 voucher to cover the cost of an energy audit. An energy audit identifies tailored …
Five Tips to Improve Financial Management for Start-Ups
Most start-up business founders do not have a finance or accounting background. Most of the time it may not make sense for a start-up business to hire a full-time finance manager. This sometimes means that financial management for start-ups is complex and daunting. Managing your …
The Advantages of Working with an Online Accountant
Online accountants have grown in popularity in recent years. More and more businesses are adapting to the digital era and integrating web-based solutions into their current processes is becoming a priority. If you aren’t familiar with online accounting, you may find yourself asking, how does …
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) Changes – July 2021
EWSS Updated Guidelines On 9th July, the Revenue Commissioners updated their guidelines for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for pay dates from 1 July 2021. In summary, the EWSS support is available for Employers with a valid Tax Clearance Certificate, who can demonstrate that …
How to Build a Seed Round Venture Capital Pitch Deck
A compelling start-up pitch deck can lead to the start of a great founder-investor relationship. Having a strong investor pitch deck can help start-ups obtain the investment they need. Having an over complicated pitch deck can lead you to miss out on funding opportunities. We …
Choosing the Best Accountant
Choosing an accountant is one of the most important business decisions you will make if you are starting a business or if circumstances in your existing business change. Most actions or decisions you take in business has some sort of financial dimension. Therefore, having a …
Five Strategies for Business Owner Time Management
Concentrating on important tasks in a time efficient manner significantly impacts how you run your business, how your colleagues interact with you and improve overall work life balance …
Everything You Need to Know About VAT and Registering for VAT in Ireland
VAT is the tax added to the value of goods and services at each stage of production, distribution, and sale to the end consumer. Once a business owner has completed VAT registration, they are obliged to charge VAT on the products and services they sell. …
