Blow away the jobless blues and work on your self-esteem

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

A new course has been developed by Galway-based business and life coach Evelyn Cormican, to bring positivity and ‘can do’ attitude back into your lives.

Mega prize fund announced for region's best new business

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

The countdown is on to the 2009 Impact Media Elevate Award, which this year offers a launch pad of €120,000 to two of the best business start-ups.

Call Debt Advice when money worries turn into debt problems

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

There are few people who do not have or know someone who has money worries. The Debt Advice Team are here to help when money worries become debt problems.

New penalty system for underpaid tax

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

A number of large changes have been recently introduced in the area of penalties on underpaid tax. The changes are of particular interest in the area of VAT as VAT is a transaction based tax. Therefore a single repetitive error over a period of years can expose a business to significant penalties.

The need for advertising in a recession

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

In times of a downturn one of the easiest areas to cut is advertising. It is easy because managers can simply decide to make the cut and, unless they are tied into a contract, then do it. It’s not like trying to get a reduction in rent, which means negotiating with the landlord, or reducing overheads like phone or electricity bills which entails putting controls and systems in place. Advertising can be cut, just like that.

CIPD to hold gala event for eighth successive year

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Details of the upcoming CIPD Gala Dinner Dance sponsored by CCP Recruitment Ltd for the eighth consecutive year were released this week — the glittering event will be held on Friday October 16 in the Clayton Hotel Galway.

Looking for work — why not improve your skills?

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Are you job hunting? We all know it is never an enjoyable task looking around for an ideal opportunity that will help you take the next step in your career. So once you do find that perfect job you cannot afford to make any mistakes and let the opportunity pass you by.

A Guide to the Commission on Taxation Report

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The Commission on Taxation report was published on September 7. This detailed document includes nearly 250 recommendations and is likely to have a considerable impact on Irish tax policy in the future. The report aims to broaden the tax base and to stabilise exchequer returns.

Galway-backed Office Ireland assists companies to tackle recession head on

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Office Ireland, a new company backed by a number of prominent Galway businessmen, is tackling the recession head on and is helping other companies to do the same. Pat Winters of Winters Property Management Limited, Denis Cronin of The Paintbox, and Stephen O’Riordan of Connaught Property Services are partners in the company which specialises in providing virtual offices throughout Ireland.

Invest in yourself with Amicus Technology

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Calling all unemployed designers, architects, and engineers, Amicus Technology is now offering you the chance to invest in yourself.

CIPD plans campaign of events in tune with the economic times

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

What a difference a year makes! With the landscape for managing business ever changing — due to the prevailing economic conditions, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Western Region has put together a programme of events to run from now until April 2010.

Can I go into examinership?

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Q.I own a small manufacturing company which is in trading difficulties. My creditors are mounting as my cashflow comes under pressure. The company premises which cost €750,000 were financed through a bank loan and meeting the payments on this has proved increasingly difficult. I have been reading in the papers about examinership and it appears that the examinership process might be a way of protecting the company against my creditors and preserving the trade and the related jobs. Is this possible?

Athlone Towncentre in rude health as it reveals five new stores

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Athlone Towncentre has just announced the arrival of five new stores to complement the current 60 stores within the centre. These new additions will see the creation of approx 25 jobs in the local economy.

The changing shape of Revenue powers

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

With Exchequer funds shrinking, Revenue inspectors have focused on their powers for tax collection and are moving much quicker on late tax payments especially VAT.

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Work for a cleaner environment with Soltec

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Soltec Ltd is the only waste solvent recycling company based in Ireland. Licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency and located in Mullingar, Soltec has been working for a cleaner environment for some 15 years.

Managing the cash cost of VAT

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

While most businesses in the west of Ireland have full VAT recovery and therefore often say that VAT is not a “real” cost to them, many traders have VAT tied up in stock, debtors, and costs within their company. These areas could be better managed in order to keep the cash flow cost of VAT to a minimum.

Understanding the implications of property tax

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Q: I own my own home and my elderly mother lives in a purpose built annexe on the grounds of my property. During the property boom I purchased a city centre apartment, which I rent out to students. I also have a mobile home by the sea, which we use for family holidays. How will the new property tax affect me?

Deadline looms for voluntary disclosures to Revenue

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

As you may be aware, the deadline to give notice to Revenue of your intention to make a voluntary disclosure in respect of undisclosed income and undeclared liabilities relating to both Irish and offshore settlements is 1 September 2009.

Understanding NAMA

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

In an unusual move, the Department of Finance published a draft of the proposed NAMA legislation for public debate and discussion throughout the summer, in advance of it being formally debated in the Dáil in September after the summer break.

Bullet Design launches new service - creating digital publications for your company

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

College Road-based Bullet Design has just launched its new website — www.digiflip.ie — a site designed to show businesses digital versions of printed brochures, magazines in a digital flip page format which can now be created for them by Bullet Design.

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