The changing shape of Revenue powers

Fri, Aug 21, 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.

Work for a cleaner environment with Soltec

Fri, Aug 21, 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

Fri, Aug 14, 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

Fri, Aug 14, 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

Fri, Aug 14, 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

Fri, Aug 07, 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.

Castlebar, the HQ for a high potential start up business

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

A leading supplier and developer of comprehensive solutions, construction estimating and financial software systems for both the UK and Ireland, whose head offices are based in Castlebar, has this year been awarded with a High Potential Start Up from Enterprise Ireland; an impressive accolade as only 75 companies in Ireland out of thousands who establish each year are designated this title by EI.

Castlebar, the HQ for a high potential start up business

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

A leading supplier and developer of comprehensive solutions, construction estimating and financial software systems for both the UK and Ireland, whose head offices are based in Castlebar, has this year been awarded with a High Potential Start Up from Enterprise Ireland; an impressive accolade as only 75 companies in Ireland out of thousands who establish each year are designated this title by EI.

CEOs in the west believe Lisbon rejection damaged Ireland’s reputation

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

IBEC West has released the preliminary findings of a new survey conducted across the region, which found that 80 per cent of CEOs from the west believe last year's Lisbon Treaty rejection damaged Ireland's international reputation. The survey also found that 100 per cent of the CEOs in the region surveyed believe that EU membership has been important to the success of Irish business.

Banks which raise mortgage rates should lose State guarantee — Flynn

Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Beverley Flynn TD has accused Permanent TSB of “outrageous contempt” for the Irish taxpayer by its decision to increase mortgage rates. The Mayo TD said it was a scandal that an institution which was saved from collapse by the taxpayer could so readily turn around and bite the hand that feeds it.

Signwest - new Mayo company heads for higher horizons

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

In recent times business success stories have been few and far between. However a new Mayo-based signage company, Signwest, is bucking the trend. The creative signage company has already attracted a wide range of clients from all over the west. Even at this early stage Signwest’s management team is already considering expansion as a result of the positive response they have had so far.

Pembroke Communications opens office in the west

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Pembroke Communications, one of Ireland’s leading PR firms, has formed a strategic partnership with Slí Nua Communications, run by former Irish Independent journalist Liam Horan.

Pembroke is now the only PR firm in Ireland to have an office in Cork and now in the west of Ireland. This reflects client requirements for both local and national account management and support and expertise.

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