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 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.
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.
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.
Try this new website where small business owners can access online design services at little or no cost. Create logos, letterheads, business cards and lots more on this exciting and easy to navigate site founded by Jerry Kennelly one of Ireland's most successful entrepreneurs, who previously sold his stock photo business to Getty Images for €110m. www.tweak.com
