The Benefits of Using a Call Answering Service
Many Businesses have discovered the major benefits that accrue to their business by using a professional Telephone Answering Service and the increase flow of business that can result. Choosing the right service for you can be vital. Continue reading
Taxation of Weekly Pension from Department of Social Protection (DSP)
As part of the ongoing exchange of information arrangements between the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and Revenue, Revenue has received information from the DSP of long-term pension payment details covering the State Pension, the Transition Pension (paid to people aged between 65 and 66), Widow’s / Widower’s / Surviving Civil Partner’s and Invalidity pensions. Continue reading
Pensions Tax Dilemma
It is incredible how the Revenue got this so wrong. They have sent 115,000 letters to people which resulted in 20,000 people contacting the helpline on Friday and Saturday last. The phone lines were jammed again on Monday and it looks like this will continue throughout the week. “Distraught pensioners in tears are ringing the Revenue and when they can’t get through they are ringing the Pension Ombudsman.” Continue reading
NCBA Raise over €4k for SVP in North Cork
Last year the Society of St. Vincent dePaul spent €150,000 in the parishes of Mallow, Ballyclough and Killavullen alone. €68,000 went on fuel, €58,000 on food and €22,000 on education. Comparing last year with this year, the Mallow branch of SVP is dealing with almost a 100% increase in families needing help this Christmas. Continue reading
SMILE Event on 23rd November in Radisson Blu, Limerick
SMILE Resource Exchange
Just to let you know there are only a few remaining places left to register for the upcoming SMILE Resource Exchange event on Wednesday 23 November 2011 in Radisson Blu Hotel, Co. Limerick. Avoid disappointment - log onto our website now if you would like to attend this FREE business event. Continue reading
Mallow Speed Networking Event
The North Cork Enterprise Board will hold a Business Information and Speed Networking Evening for local Business Owners. Guest speakers: Mr Michael Hanley, Manager North Cork Enterprise Board and Gay McEvoy, commercial branch manager Bank of Ireland Mallow. Continue reading
Time to Plant that Hedge!
Now is the time to plant bare root and root-balled trees, shrubs and hedging
The planting season has started. This is the time of year that trees, shrubs and hedging is lifted from the ground in the nurseries and planted in your garden. Continue reading
Calling all Landlords – NCBA member Insight Insurance Has a Tailored Solution for You
Are you a landlord? Do you feel you are paying too much premium for your Insurance?
It can often be an onerous task to price around for your Property Insurance. Are you going to the right insurance brokers? Are you getting the best advice, premium and cover? In a rapidly changing climate resulting in properties being damaged by water leaks, flood, burst pipes, fire etc, it is now crucial to have your property insurance adequately covered so you are not at a financial loss in the event of a claim. Continue reading
National Women’s Enterprise Day
This year National Women’s Enterprise Day is taking place from the 16th -17th November at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event is for all women in business from entrepreneurs and start-ups to established and expanding businesses. Whether you are a small business owner or a key personnel within a small business, then this event should definitely be of interest and benefit to you. It will be hosted by the County & City Enterprise Boards and funded under the National Development Plan (NDP) Gender Equality Division in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and funded by the European Social Fund and the Irish Exchequer. Continue reading
Save Money on Heating Bills with A Rated Windows
All properties lose heat through their windows. Installing energy efficient “A” rated windows can typically reduce heat loss by over 20% compared to more conventional ones, with the associated reduction in heating bills a distinct added attraction in the current economic climate. Continue reading
