How to Price Your Services as an Irish SME: A Practical Framework
Underpricing is the most common financial mistake Irish small business owners make. Here's a framework for pricing that covers costs, margin, market positioning, and t…
Business start-ups
Practical guides for starting and structuring a business
Records, registrations, structure and early financial decisions for Irish sole traders and companies.
13 practical guides
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InterTradeIreland Explained: BLOOM, SPROUT, and Elevate — What Dundalk Businesses Need to Know
InterTradeIreland funds cross-border business development through BLOOM, SPROUT, Elevate, and Connect programmes. Here's a plain-English guide to what each programme d…
Management Buyouts in Ireland: When Your Own Team Buys the Business
A management buyout (MBO) lets an owner sell their business to the team running it. Here's how MBOs work in Ireland, the financing structures available, the tax implic…
How to Write a Business Plan That Will Actually Get You Funding in Ireland
Most Irish business plans fail to get funding not because the business idea is bad, but because the plan doesn't answer the questions funders actually care about. Here…
Family Business Succession Planning in Ireland: Getting the Transfer Right
Passing a family business to the next generation in Ireland involves CGT, CAT, stamp duty, and family dynamics in equal measure. Here's a plain-English guide to the ta…
The First Year Pitfalls: 7 Financial Mistakes New Irish Business Owners Make
The first twelve months of running a business in Ireland expose most new owners to the same set of financial mistakes. Here's what they are, why they happen, and how t…
How to Choose an Accountant in Ireland: What to Ask Before You Sign
Not all accountants are the same. Here's what to look for when choosing an accountant for your business in Ireland — the questions to ask, the qualifications that matt…
From Side Hustle to Limited Company: When Is the Right Time to Incorporate?
More Irish people than ever are running side businesses alongside their day job. At what point does it make sense to incorporate? Here's the financial and legal analys…
How to Start a Business in Ireland in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking of starting a business in Ireland? Here's everything you need to do — from choosing your structure and registering with Revenue to VAT, payroll, and your firs…
VAT for Tradespeople in Ireland: The Two-Thirds Rule and When to Register
VAT rules for tradespeople in Ireland are more complex than for most businesses. The two-thirds rule, the 13.5% vs 23% question, and the VAT threshold — here's what ev…
What Can Tradespeople Claim on Tax in Ireland? A Complete Guide
A practical guide for Irish tradespeople — plumbers, electricians, builders, carpenters — on what expenses you can legitimately claim against tax, from tools and vans …
RCT Explained: What Every Dundalk Builder and Subcontractor Needs to Know
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) catches more Dundalk construction businesses out than almost any other tax. Here's a plain-English guide to how it works, who it applies t…
What Grants Are Available for New Businesses in County Louth?
County Louth has some of the best grant support available to new businesses in Ireland. Here's a complete guide to LEO, InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, and othe…