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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

6 ways to get the green light for business support and funding

Olwen Dawe, the MD of Irish Business Intelligence, shares her top tips for applying for business support and funding f...

30 June, 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

7 top tips to avoid a cash flow crisis

Maintaining a healthy cash flow is vital to the success of your business. Read our useful advice to help you avoid a cas...

4 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

How effective is your employee benefits scheme?

If you’ve invested in providing an employee benefits scheme, it’s important that you can measure its effectiveness and a...

27 March, 2018

8 tips for managing your small business payroll

Payroll is often a key concern for business owners. Here are eight top tips to make small business payroll easier and he...

10 March, 2018

Dealing with late payments can hold your business back - don't let them

Late payments: 18 great tips to get paid on time

Learn how to improve your cash flow with our expert advice how to avoid chasing late payments. Our essential tips will h...

1 March, 2018

How to attract investment with crowdfunding

We provide tips on how to attract investment with crowdfunding and give advice on what could be a great source of invest...

17 February, 2018

Want to start a consultancy business? 5 questions to answer

Want to launch your own consultancy business? Read this for some important questions you need to answer, covering financ...

26 January, 2018

How to find the right accountant for your small business

We share our tips on finding the right accountant, someone who understands your small business and gives you confidence ...

21 January, 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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Medium-sized business, payments and payroll expert

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Small business and accountant’s expert

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“Less is more when it comes to good information. Colourful and simple visual presentation is much more effective than reams of mind-numbing figures.”

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Self-assessment tax return: A guide on how to complete it

How will Brexit affect businesses? 14 things you need to know

How to stay on the right side of the Revenue Commissioners

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

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Why business intelligence can help you improve cash flow

How will Brexit affect businesses? 14 things you need to know

Brexit jargon buster: Useful phrases for your business to understand

Latest articles for Small businesses

Mobile accounting: 8 signs it’s time to go mobile

6 things to consider when picking the perfect payroll solution

6 ways to get the green light for business support and funding

How to account for VAT when buying from abroad

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

7 top tips to avoid a cash flow crisis

How to make sure VAT is never a problem

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

How effective is your employee benefits scheme?

8 tips for managing your small business payroll

Late payments: 18 great tips to get paid on time

How to attract investment with crowdfunding

Want to start a consultancy business? 5 questions to answer

How to find the right accountant for your small business

5 steps to a successful payroll year end

Legislation change to the VAT3 form

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

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

The Sociable: How New Frontiers helped grow the business

Featured authors

Beatrice Whelan

Stacey McIntosh

Ashley Hindsman

Keir Thomas-Bryant

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