Financial Planning
What banks look for from the self employed trader
Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014
In spite of what some commentators might lead you to believe it is our experience that banks are trying to lend where possible. It up to the applicant to present their best case scenario, answer any questions the bank may have and give them confidence that you are a good investment
Business Start-Up Guide
Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014
There are lots of opportunities for start-up businesses in a recovering economy but with over 40,000 new start-ups expected to be registered this year there are serious challenges ahead if you are to stand out from the crowd and succeed
Are you getting commercial benefits from your Statutory Audit?
How many times have you had an audit concluded and then been just asked by the auditor to ‘sign here’ or sent the accounts in the post ‘for signing’? A lot of auditors miss the importance of communicating the key audit findings through a formal detailed Key Findings letter.
SME funding available from the National Pension Reserve Fund
National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) announces details of funding for SME’s of three new long-term funds which will provide equity, credit and restructuring / recovery investment for Irish small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and mid-sized corporates. These funds were referenced by the Minister for Finance in his Budget 2013 speech. SME business experts O’KellySutton are already in discussions with the fund operators on behalf of SME’s. O’KellySutton will represent SME’s in dealing with the fund operators on drawing down funding.
The NPRF has played a significant role in the development of the three funds and will be a cornerstone investor in each
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Freeze part of mortgages offers hope.
The Government recently announed a plan to help struggling home owners to get their mortgages split with half of the amount to be frozen while repaying the other half.
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