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
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
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
Seán Gallagher “to do for job creation what Mary McAleese did for peace”
On Thursday October 13th 2011, the North Cork Business Alliance hosted a meeting with Special Guest Independent Presidential candidate, Seán Gallagher.
Claire O’Neill, NCBA Chair, opened the meeting by introducing the NCBA: Continue reading
How to Survive and Win in the Current Economy
How to Survive and Win in the Current Economy – A Presentation at the NCBA by Blaise Brosnan
Recently Blaise Brosnan, author of “JACK- Business Lessons from Life, Life Lessons from Business”, presented at a NCBA Network meeting. The discussion topic was “How to Survive and Win” in the current economy. Continue reading
Customer Dependence – NCBA Top Tips
How Do You Make Sure Your Customer Comes Back for More?
1. The no. 1 top tip for generating customer loyalty and dependence is Quality of product/service AND customer service – this was mentioned more than 10 times in going around the table for opinions. Continue reading
Chimney Safety Reminder
With the temperatures dropping at night and autumn almost gone our thoughts have begun to turn towards winter. This crisp time of year brings a new set of home maintenance tasks that help you to clean up your property and get it ready for the long months of winter. Whether your fireplace or stove is the main source of heat in your home or an alternative option, chimney maintenance and cleaning should be an essential part of your winter heating check up.
Please note there is no acceptable method of cleaning a chimney using a vacuum cleaner only. Continue reading
