The Small Business Assistance Scheme Extends Eligibility
Conor Gallagher
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has extended eligibility for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) to include businesses operating from non-rateable premise like a home business or yard. The Tánaiste is also relaunching the Micro Enterprise Assistance Scheme so that …
Explaining the Research & Development Tax Credit
Colin Keane
What is the Research and Development Tax Credit? The R&D Tax Credit is a valuable incentive to encourage research and development in Ireland. Businesses performing R&D can benefit from a refund of 25% on qualified expenditure. The R&D Tax Credit is open to all companies …
Promoting a Growth Mindset in the Workplace
A growth mindset refers to the belief that, understanding and abilities can evolve, and that our attitude and mindset have an incredible influence over our skills and abilities. People with a growth mindset can push the boundaries of what is possible, creating new business opportunities …
What Investors Look For
If you decide to seek external funding for your business, it is important to know what potential investors look for in an investment opportunity. Pitching your start-up idea can be intimidating, so we have outlined the most important things that an investor wants to know …
Building a Start-Up Financial Model
A comprehensive financial model allows you to have good visibility into how your start-up’s financials will look down the line. Many early-stage businesses do not have a financial model in place, assume they do not need one at this point and are put off by …
What Services Can a Chartered Accountant Provide?
Chartered Accountants are members of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Ireland’s biggest professional accountancy body. Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants are widely recognised as Ireland’s premier business professionals, providing essential strategic guidance, expertise, and consulting across a vast array of business activities and sectors. They have come through …
Benefit in Kind Exemptions on Use of Company Vehicles
There are two scenarios where Benefit in Kind (BIK), may not be triggered for employees when using company cars. Car Pools If your employee uses a company car in a car-pool, they do not have to pay PAYE, PRSI and USC on this benefit. A car-pool exists …
Digital Banks. An Alternative Bank for Your Business
A Digital Bank Operates Solely Online A digital bank is more than just an online account. It is a banking organisation that operates solely online. Digital banks give business owners a whole new banking experience. These banks are also known as challenger banks or online …
Accounting: A Guide for SaaS Start-up Founders
A Guide to Accounting for SaaS Start-Up Businesses Software is one the fastest-growing industries worldwide. As we move to a digital-based world, software as a service, known as SaaS, becomes more prevalent and profitable. It is important that SaaS start-ups have the right accounting system …
What You Need to Know About Virtual Bookkeeping
virtual accountants manage your business’ day-to-day financial tasks such as recording financial transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and processing your payroll. Traditionally, accountants need to visit your workplace to manage these financial tasks. …
