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Updated 11 October 2026 By Richie Lennon For a new Irish business, Microfinance Ireland is one route to a startup loan when bank or other
Poor preparation destroys even the strongest business ideas when it comes to financial management. I see founders turning over millions annually but having no idea
Updated October 2026 Dividends paid by an Irish company normally have 25% Dividend Withholding Tax deducted. That is a payment towards the shareholder’s tax, not
Updated 11 October 2026 By Richie Lennon A marketing agency’s value depends on the earnings a buyer can sustain, the cash those earnings produce and
Imagine this scenario: an agency owner lands three major clients in two weeks and suddenly faces a critical decision. Do they hire five people immediately
Running a small or medium-sized business in Ireland today is no walk in the park. From rising energy costs and inflation pressures to shifting consumer
Updated October 2026 Inventory accounting tracks the cost of stock you own, the cost of products sold and the value left at the end of
Updated October 2026 Irish ecommerce VAT depends on what you sell, who buys it and where the goods start and finish their journey. The Union
Updated 11 October 2026 By Richie Lennon An ecommerce accounting stack connects your sales channels, payment settlements, purchase records, stock and reporting to the accounting
Updated 11 October 2026 By Richie Lennon An ecommerce accountant should understand how sales reach the bank, where your stock sits, which VAT obligations apply
Updated October 2026 Ireland’s R&D tax credit is 35% of qualifying expenditure for most accounting periods ending 31 December 2026 or later. The previous rate
Remote work has transformed how Irish businesses operate. What started as a necessity has become a competitive advantage. Irish SMEs, particularly in e-commerce, marketing, and
