Proposed betting tax will close down bookmakers

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

The boom of betting shops in towns and cities throughout Ireland in recent years has not only highlighted the high level of gambling in the country, but also raised concerns over the changing face of high streets where several bookmaker outlets have set up.

Mayo owners of houses abroad hit by property tax administration fees

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has criticised the lack of action by Environment Minister, John Gormley toward making any improvements to the administration of the Non Principal Private Residence charge.

More women than men will lose jobs in public sector cuts

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

CPOs - How much will the taxman take?
There have in recent years been a significant number of CPOs, to deal with the acquisition of land required by local/government authorities for the purposes of road development. The N5 and other projects in Mayo are likely to result in a number of landowners being affected.

Rule changes for company headed paper to save €13 million

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Headed paper regulation changes for companies are expected to save more than €13 million annually, as a result of a move by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe, to scrap the need to reprint headed notepaper with new names each time directorships change.

More Irish business people than ever sign up to franchising

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Franchising is the way to go for many successful business people in Ireland with the sector having just recorded growth of 15 per cent to €2.4 billion in revenue.

‘Break-even’ is the new ‘profit’ in business

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Break-even is the new strategy for success in business, according to business mogul and RTE Dragon, Sean Gallagher, of Smarthomes.ie

Over-fifties driving growth in adventure tourism

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Health conscious over-fifties are driving growth in adventure tourism and providers in the sector are likely to enjoy even further demand due to the changing demographics in Irish society. Such were the findings presented at Fáilte Ireland’s National Adventure and Activity Forum which took place earlier this month and was attended by representatives from Mayo’s tourism and activity breaks trade.

New Tesco in Swinford inundated with job applicants

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Over 600 people applied for 90 newly created jobs at Tesco in Swinford, which opened its doors to the public this week.

Employees to spend three hours Christmas shopping on-line

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Sixty-three percent of employers predict that employees will spend three hours or more shopping online during company time over the next two months, according to a Pan-European survey conducted among members of the global IT consultancy association, ISACA.

Mobile packages for business from O2 Ballina

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

O2 Ballina — now trading for over a year — is launching its SME and business packages. Designed to cater for all types of business from sole traders to SMEs, it offers business a landline, mobile, and broadband package all on one bill, with packages starting from €49.99 per month.

Survey shows it will be a Guaranteed Irish Christmas

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

There is good news for Irish companies this Christmas as a recent survey has shown that a staggering 71 per cent of consumers will be making a conscious effort to buy Irish products this year. The survey, which was commissioned by leading Irish hamper company Town & Country Hampers, revealed that when faced with two similar products of different origin, consumers are more likely to choose the Irish product every time. The survey indicates that consumers have become more aware of the importance of purchasing Irish products with more than 92 per cent of those asked stating that they are now more conscious of where the products they buy come from.