Useful information and links to websites relevent to small business.

Waterford Micro Business Network

Small business thrives through networking with others so that business can be generated and experience and knowledge can be shared.
"There is no limit to what can be achieved by micro businesses working together"
So says the Waterford Micro Business Network, a group of small business people who meet regularly to discuss common problems and issues facing entrepreneurs and to simply network with each other. You can find out more at www.waterfordmbn.com

Revenue Commissioners

You can avoid them but you certainly must not evade them! Taxes that is. However there are lots of rules, reliefs and help available to ease the pain. The Revenue Commissioners website lets you find out lots of useful information and you can download forms and leaflets on all aspects of the Irish Tax System. Add it to your favourites on your browser. You can find out more at www.revenue.ie

CRO (Companies Registration Office)

The Companies Registration Office is the central repository of public statutory information on Irish companies and business names. The CRO operates under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment. This is an essential source of information for all aspects of company and business name  registration. You can download forms and returns and submit returns online. Check it out at www.cro.ie

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement

The Companies Acts place onerous duties and responsibilities on individuals who take the benefits and privileges of incorporation. Forming a limited company is relatively easy but with it comes extensive requirements to comply with the Companies Acts. The website of the  Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement outlines the duties and powers of companies and directors. Look at this site before deciding to incorporate. www.odce.ie