Archive for September, 2009

Adapting to Recession – Business Advice for SME’s

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

The lastest issue of Business Plus magazine for September 2009 contains a survey on the above subject with advice and contributions from a selection of small to medium business owners, including myself.  The topics covered include advice on cost savings, credit control procedures, how to generate new markets/turnover, bank support and desired government tax incentives for hiring new employees. Below, I link to PDF copies of this article in full where Iam quoted on pages 16 & 18.

Business Plus September 2009:
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 14
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 15
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 16
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 18
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 19

Commission on Taxation to Publish Report on Monday 07 September 2009

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

The commission on taxation, set up on 14/02/2008 by Brian Cowen  ’to review the structure, efficiency and appropriateness of the Irish taxation system’ is set to publish its report next monday 07/09/2009. The objective of the commission was ‘to establish the framework within which tax policy would be set for the next decade at least’. This could well result in far reaching changes for our tax system. More information can be found at http://www.taxcommission.ie/. Following publication of next weeks report  I would be happy to assist with any queries you may have on how this affects your own business or personal tax status. O’Mahony Donnelly Chartered Certified Accountants Contact Details