In September we hosted a Client Workshop that led us to set up a Business Club at Cork International Airport Hotel in partnership with Neil O’Brien. The club came out of a call from clients to help them get more from their business. Thankfully the club has proven very successful with members meeting monthly. In our meetings to date we have focused on: - Goal Setting & … [Read more...]

A marketing lesson from Neil O’Brien. Listening to the radio one day I heard a report that George Clooney was spotted in Blarney the previous weekend. The report added that a local woman called Michelle had snatched a kiss from George. I know a Michelle from Blarney and she is an extrovert so it did not seem completely implausible. When I saw Michelle in the supermarket, … [Read more...]

  Useful year end tips: Use the tax-free voucher scheme of up to €500 per employee or director.  Review your 2014 tax and claim any unclaimed allowances before 31 December. After that you can no longer claim anything for 2014.  Count your cash & stock if your year end is 31 December.  €3,000 annual gift exemption from Capital Acquisitions Tax – Use it or … [Read more...]

Personal Tax BIK on electric vehicles The BIK exemption for electric vehicles has been extended to 31 December 2021. There is no taxable BIK on electric vehicles with an original market value (OMV) of €50,000 or less. A deduction of €50,000 will be available for electric vehicles with an OMV  more than €50,000 when determining the BIK. Interest relief for … [Read more...]

With the chaos surrounding Brexit it is hard to navigate through the fog and identify how it may affect your business and what steps you might take. Here are a few simple steps that would be a good start.  Ask your industry body/business association what guidance they have.  Speak with your colleagues in your industry.  Complete the Brexit Scorecard at … [Read more...]