This blog was created with SiteGrinder 3 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:16:57 +0000 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:16:57 +0000 1. Target the Customer YOU Want Who are you trying to sell to? Are they the right fit for your business? Being specific and targeting the right client, such as specialising in a particular sector, can help to increase sales. 2. Have a Defined Sales System Have a system to operate your sales process. Have you a system to manage leads, referrals and sales-in-progress? 3. Marketing Have a clear, defined marketing stra... ?n=1&p=000006 ?n=1&p=000006 The Irish unemployment rate fell from 14.7% in October to 14.6% in November which is the lowest rate in mid 2011. The live register, when seasonally adjusted, fell by 1,200 to 432,300. ... ?n=1&p=000005 ?n=1&p=000005 Establishing your Business Introduction There are 3 basic types of business form, i.e. sole trade, partnership or limited liability companies. Which form you choose depends on a number of factors such as:- Your attitude to risk a limited liability company limits your personal liability to the capital you commit to the ... ?n=1&p=000004 ?n=1&p=000004 Poor Market Research Many businesses flop because they neglected to plan properly. Detailed market research must be undertaken in tandem with preparing a good business plan is key to helping you manage your business right from the start. A good business plan should highlight goals, whilst also putting opportunities in perspective and being pragmatic about the potential of the market in which you operate. Failure to undertake sufficient market research often leaves business... ?n=1&p=000002 ?n=1&p=000002 Corporation Tax Exemption for New Companies The Budget proposed to modify the blanket exemption from Corporation Tax for new companies to an incentive exemption linked to employee numbers. The relief from Corporation Tax is to allow for relief linked to the amount of Employers PRSI paid by the company subject to a ceiling per employee of 5,000. In the case that the applicable Employers PRSI is low... ?n=1&p=000001 ?n=1&p=000001