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Want happy shoppers? Make sure your payment processing is quick

5 top tips to ensure quick payment processing at sale time

At sale time, you want fast payment processing to keep your customers happy and products flying off the shelves. Here's ...

20 December, 2018

7 things to be aware of when hiring seasonal workers

Christmas can mean a seasonal spike in sales and productivity. Hiring seasonal workers can help to keep on top of this. ...

20 November, 2018

10 things to help you choose the right payroll software

Read this for 10 important factors you need to consider when choosing payroll software for your business and advice to h...

1 November, 2018

What your business needs to know about hiring staff

This article will provide you with advice on hiring staff and covers tips on the National Minimum Wage, dealing with Rev...

30 October, 2018

Accounting for VAT on a cash received basis

Read this article to find out about the cash received basis of accounting and what it means for your business when deali...

15 October, 2018

How to choose the right accounting software for your business

We've put together 10 tips to assist you in your pursuit for the right accounting software for your business so you can ...

1 October, 2018

How does the new paternity legislation affect your business?

How does Paternity Benefit affect your business?

Learn about Paternity Benefit and what means for your business and employees, and discover the impact that it has for yo...

30 September, 2018

10 things employers should never ask in an interview

Asking the wrong questions in an interview could bring discrimination claims against you. Here are some tips to help you...

14 September, 2018

6 powerful benefits of using a purchase order system

If your business needs to purchase goods or services, you need a way to track those orders. Using a purchase order syste...

10 September, 2018

The right way to do a reference check

Hiring new employees can be an exciting time but also a challenging one. One key thing you need to sort is a reference c...

8 August, 2018

How to stay on the right side of the Revenue Commissioners

Staying on the right side of the Revenue Commissioners is an important consideration for your business. Read this for es...

1 August, 2018

Sole trader or limited company: How to choose the right option

Should you set up as a sole trader or limited company when starting your business? Read this article for advice to help ...

27 July, 2018

When to submit your VAT return

Are you unsure when your business should submit your VAT return? Read this article for advice and find out how the submi...

15 July, 2018

6 things to consider when picking the perfect payroll solution

Finding the right payroll solution means considering several factors that can affect your success. Follow these six tips...

1 July, 2018

How to account for VAT when buying from abroad

If your business is purchasing goods from abroad, do you know how to account for VAT? This article sets out what you nee...

20 June, 2018

Understanding if you need to register for VAT and how to do it

Want to know if you need to register for VAT? Read this article and learn the difference between the cash received basis...

12 June, 2018

How to make sure VAT is never a problem

VAT can keep a business owner awake at night and can affect the bottom line if it’s not managed properly. Follow this fo...

20 May, 2018

Sole Trader vs Company Director – What is right for me and my business?

Sole trader or company director: What is best for my business?

When setting up in business, should you be a sole trader or company director? It can be hard to know which structure is ...

9 April, 2018

5 steps to a successful payroll year end

Payroll year end can be a stressful time of the year. This step-by-step guide should help you carry out the year end pro...

17 December, 2013

Legislation change to the VAT3 form

VAT registered businesses submit their VAT3 form at various times throughout the year. Here's what your business needs t...

20 August, 2013

What is SEPA and what does it mean for your business?

SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) aims to create a single standardised payment system across Europe along with a series o...

25 July, 2013

The journey of an entrepreneur: Mark Breen on building Cuckoo Events

Mark Breen is MD of event management company Cuckoo Events. In this article, he talks about how he is building his busin...

10 April, 2013

The Sociable: How New Frontiers helped grow the business

Piers Dillon-Scott from The Sociable talks about his experiences of the New Frontiers programme, what he's learned and h...

13 November, 2012

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