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Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS)
The most recent increases to the EIIS scheme were a step in the right direction. This is a very important tax relief scheme for investors and one that many companies use to raise much needed seed capital. Over the last number of years O’KellySutton have advised and assisted several companies in their quest to raise…
Read MorePat Sutton on South East Radio’s ‘Business Matters’
Pat Sutton discusses the changing role of the accountancy profession in Irish business with Karl Fitzpatrick.
Read MoreO’KellySutton Wins Best Small Practice in the Irish Accountancy Awards
The inaugural Irish Accountancy Awards took place on Thursday, April 21st 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dublin. Ireland’s accountancy industry was recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of over 350 industry professionals. 15 prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders, practices and teams within the industry. Pat Sutton said…
Read MoreStrategic Business Planning for SMEs and Family Businesses
Businesses who should undertake the O’KellySutton Strategic Business Planning (SBP) programme are those who: want to achieve growth – taking on new owners or investors – launching new products – moving into new markets – increasing size of workforce – looking to kick start their business – next generation joining the business – where buying…
Read MoreBudget 2016 – A message of confidence.
Budget 2016 sends a strong message of confidence to businesses and households alike with a little for everyone approach. O’KellySutton welcomes the positive measures for business, some of which are newly introduced, however there is more to be done over the next few years. There was a welcome introduction of the entrepreneurs relief of 20%…
Read MoreWhy a lack of innovation and R&D in SME’S – 15 reasons
Not withstanding the announcement of the Knowledge Development Box in the recent Budget 2016, last year of the total business expenditure on research and development, circa 75% was carried out by foreign owned firms and only 25% by SME’s. So while the Knowledge Development Box is very attractive for large corporates and multinationals it doesn’t address…
Read MoreBusiness plans for start-ups
10 key questions 1. What is the product or service? 2. What is its unique value propositions? i.e. difference to the rest of the crowd 3. What’s the market opportunity? 4. What is the strategy or vision? Long term vision (first step), short term vision (second). 5. How do you sell your product? 6. Who…
Read MoreDeveloping a business plan
Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014 I’ve often been asked by business owners what’s the most important aspect of a business plan. My answer sometimes surprises when I say it’s the journey you take in preparing the plan and not the plan itself.
Read MoreBusiness 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
Read MoreHow good are SME’S at using Investment?
An Article by Patrick Sutton, partner of O’KellySutton in the Sunday Business Post So your company has just received that big investment you’ve been chasing after for ages, now what happens? You will have prepared the business plan and sales pitch as to how great the idea is. In theory it’s all figured out now and it’s a…
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