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North Kildare Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference October 2013
Well done to all at North Kildare Chamber of Commerce on the successful delivery of their Annual Conference in The Killashee House Hotel, Naas on 24th October 2013. Really interesting presentations from Micks Garage, Linked Finance, Motiv8, Google and Kerry Group plc.
Budget 2014 and Small Business
An Article by Patrick Sutton, partner of O’KellySutton in the Sunday Business Post October 2013
Budget 2014 has its pros and cons however it does give a level of income certainty to consumer’s which is to be welcomed. It is hoped that this consumer confidence will be reflected in increased spending on the high street and give a lift to SME’s in general. Some of the 25 pro-business measures unveiled in the budget are looked at here:
SME’s and relevance of Corporate Governance
An Article by Patrick Sutton, partner of O’KellySutton in the Sunday Business Post August 2013
The CEO of a rapidly growing hi tech company recently asked me about the importance of corporate governance for SME’s. A company shareholder had highlighted certain weaknesses in this area to him and he was a little taken aback by it. I address herein some issues the CEO needs to consider.
How to Start a Successful Business
Starting a business can be a pretty daunting and challenging experience whilst at the same time a most rewarding one if it’s done right. Discipline, rigor, and hard work are most definitely required. There are ways of greatly increasing your chances of success, some of which I will touch on in this article.
Firstly, make sure you have the full support of your nearest and dearest. Decide how you intend to manage your personal commitments and put the necessary arrangements in place.
You need to complete a business plan. Look at different types
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Patrick Sutton appointed a director of Sensational Kids Charity
Patrick Sutton partner in O’KellySutton Chartered Accountants, and Business Advisors has been appointed as a director to Kildare based Charity Sensational Kids. Pat an experienced financial business advisor
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