Independent Contractors and Employees
Conor Gallagher
The Difference Between Independent Contractors and Employees As start-ups and newly formed businesses map out their growth and hiring plans, its not abnormal to prioritise a mix of full-time employees and independent contractors for various reasons. There are important distinctions between independent contractors and employees …
Start-Up Employee Equity
Colin Keane
Start-Up Employee Equity: What Every Founder Should Know If your early-stage start-up is looking to attract passionate and dedicated employees, equity compensation can help you build a team that is committed to making the business a success. Employee equity is the practice of granting stock to employees as …
What You Need to Consider Before Investing in Cryptocurrency
Investing in cryptocurrencies has become increasingly popular in recent years. People are now building up digital assets. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and more, are rapidly emerging into wider public ownership and usage. However, it is important to consider the potential tax implications on wealth generated from investing …
Tips to Streamline the Month End Close for Start-Up Businesses
Each month, businesses must undergo an accounting month end close process to verify account balances, identify and solve any discrepancies and produce monthly financial statements. This provides strong insight into the financial health of a business. Bookkeepers and accountants tend to start the monthly close …
Preparing for Hybrid Working
To make hybrid working successful, employers must be as open-minded and flexible as possible. The transition to remote working upended our traditional views of the workplace and the purpose it serves. Most organisations have shifted from the conventional view of the workplace as 100% on-site, some …
Best Practices for Corporate Credit Card Management
Every business needs to have strong procedures in place to track money being spent by employees on behalf of the business. The larger the business grows, the more complex this becomes. Some businesses use traditional employee reimbursement programs, others use corporate credit cards. This article …
How Lean Practices and Automation Can Transform Your Business
Many business owners are wary of automation and artificial intelligence, and the impact these have on client relationships. Some business owners feel that it can lead to a dehumanisation of work practices that will cause a poor connection with clients. However, introducing digital practice management …
How Working with an Accountant Can Benefit Your Small Business
From bookkeeping to business advice, there are many benefits to why your small business should work with a professional accountant. Outsourced accounting, bookkeeping and tax services have become a more common solution for small businesses today. Working with an accountant provides many advantages to small businesses, which …
Checklist for Starting a Business in Ireland
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 …
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 …
