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Around Finance’s services, client fit, monthly fees, in-house teams, technology and specialist expertise. A factual guide to how the firm works.

What Budget 2027 changes for Irish business owners: payroll costs, CGT, R&D, preliminary tax and EV BIK, with worked examples and the dates that matter.

Compare Irish business banking costs, Xero feeds and cash access. Richie’s practical guide to Revolut, Monzo, Wise and the value of a lending relationship.

Understand Irish payroll costs, tax-free expense reporting, employee benefits and pension obligations, with worked examples and practical checks before payday.

A business can have €100,000 of working capital and still face a €30,000 cash gap. Connect your balance sheet to collection and payment dates.

Adding 40% to cost gives a 28.57% gross margin. Calculate the right price, then test VAT, discounts and what each order leaves.

Prepare to approach angel investors in Ireland: assess HBAN fit, calculate your funding ask and build a financial pack with clear forecasts, MRR and ownership.

Understand convertible loan notes in Ireland with a worked dilution example, interest and repayment scenarios, SAFE comparisons and questions before signing.

Prepare for PSSF with a milestone budget, matching-funds evidence and a cash forecast that tests delayed payments. A worked example for Irish startup founders.

Check VAT on software sales in Ireland, EU business reverse charge and consumer OSS. See worked invoices and a monthly reconciliation for Irish sellers.