The benefits of a more diverse and inclusive organisation are clear, but how do you actually go about implementing a diversity and inclusion strategy? Businesses are more focused on diversity and inclusion (D&I) than ever before. A McKinsey research report from 2018 shows that greater diversity in the workforces results in more profitable organisations. Here […]

Overview PUP is available to employees and the self-employed who have lost their job on or after 13th March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PUP is paid by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). Payments from the DSP are taxable sources of income unless they are specifically exempt from tax. PUP is a […]

If you’re looking for a business loan up to €25,000 to fund your business, then maybe Microfinance Ireland can help. To be eligible for an MFI business loan, you need to have: your business is registered and operates in the Republic of Ireland a commercially-viable business proposal less than 10 full-time employees annual turnover of […]

Income supports The COVID-19 Income Support Scheme provides financial support to Irish workers and businesses affected by the crisis. Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme: The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), provides a flat-rate subsidy to qualifying employers based on the numbers of eligible employees on the employer’s payroll. COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment: The Pandemic Unemployment Payment is available […]

Many of us have to deal with pressure and your business is no exception! As stress is often inevitable, these quick fixes will help you and your team perform under pressure and thrive. 1. Get rid of your bad clients and customers that take too much resource and not enough reward (in the widest sense of […]