Business

The transition from one CEO to another is a critical point in the lifecycle of any business. CEO succession can be planned or unplanned – the decision for the CEO to move on to a new challenge or retire can be sudden and unexpected. Either way, by the time a succession plan is needed, it […]

The pandemic proved that many of us could do our jobs from literally anywhere. So how should a business manage this? These days we hear more and more about “digital nomads”. These are people who have embraced technology in a way that allows them to work while travelling across the world. They are different to […]

Unlimited paid holidays sounds appealing but it can be difficult to implement. Unlimited holiday allowance is becoming an increasingly popular benefit. Such policies are particularly popular with American tech businesses such as Netflix, LinkedIn, and the like. In an increasingly competitive market where businesses are battling to attract talented employees, unlimited holiday allowance is seen […]

As we move towards a post-pandemic recovery and the economy begins to stabilise in the next few months, businesses face new challenges and will have to adapt to a new normal. Supply chain issues Supply chains were disrupted as producers and manufacturers shut down during the pandemic. Some businesses are now facing difficulties in obtaining […]

Revenue has introduced a new requirement for employers to submit a monthly EWSS Eligibility Review Form (ERF) Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 extended the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) to 31 December 2021 and changed the comparison periods for determining eligibility for EWSS for pay dates from 1 July 2021. Simultaneously, Revenue introduced a […]

Protecting your business against fraud has never been more necessary. Why? Because instances of fraud have increased during the pandemic and you need to mitigate the risks. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses have experienced an increase in the level of fraudulent activity. Many firms have moved their business activities online and with more employees now […]

To close a deal in business is arguably the most important part of the sales cycle. Your firm might have a database full of potential leads, your products and services could be the best in your market sector but if you can’t close a sales deal, then your business development and marketing efforts will be […]

Dealing with customers correctly is vital to any business – here is how to respond to customer complaints effectively.  In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s never been easier for customers to complain. No matter how good your business is, there will always be a small number of people who aren’t happy with what you do. Put […]

Dealing with customers correctly is vital to any business – here is how to respond to customer complaints effectively.  In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s never been easier for customers to complain. No matter how good your business is, there will always be a small number of people who aren’t happy with what you do. Put […]

The main highlights to note from the Finance Bill 2021 Digital Gaming Tax Credit Announced initially as part of the Governments Budget speech last year, more details on the specifics of a new Digital Gaming tax credit were released as part of Budget 2022. The aim of the tax credit is to improve employment growth […]