Directors often misstep during insolvency not through bad faith, but lack of preparation – making early advice and clarity critical. Peter Dawson sets out the 10 avoidable pitfalls for Directors under pressure.
Since the introduction of Core Funding in September 2022, the early learning and childcare (ELC) sector has changed more in three years than in the previous thirty.
When a business enters liquidation, the spotlight inevitably turns to director conduct. Peter Dawson sets out the 10 Key Questions in focus for any director in that situation.
At HLB Ireland, we believe outsourcing should feel like an extension of your own team – seamless, dependable, and fully aligned with your business goals.
Ireland has over 4,000 registered early learning and childcare services and between 70% and 80% of them are family businesses.
2025 – 2026 Veterinary Practice ReportHLB Ireland’s 2025 – 2026 Veterinary Practice Report brings together the insights of over 100 veterinary professionals nationwide, showcasing how practices are performing, where challenges are intensifying, and what leaders are prioritising for the years ahead. This year’s survey provides a clear view of a sector undergoing rapid change. Key findings include: • 65% report … Read More
Transform Your Small Business with Online Accounting: How HLB Ireland Makes Migration SimpleIrish small businesses are experiencing a digital transformation revolution in financial management. The shift from traditional desktop accounting software to cloud-based platforms like Xero has become not just advantageous but essential for survival and growth in today’s competitive landscape. If your company is still managing finances through spreadsheets … Read More
Leveraging AI To Transform Operations, People, And Innovation In IrelandEven amid global economic uncertainty, Ireland’s technology sector remains upbeat about growth. Indeed, demand for jobs in tech areas like cloud and cybersecurity has increased by 27% in the first half of 2025. Ireland’s vibrant tech ecosystem, which hosts giants like Google, Apple, Facebook and Intel alongside dynamic indigenous start-ups, underpins … Read More
Ireland’s Auto-Enrolment System: Key Payroll Changes Employers Must Prepare ForIreland’s new Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings System comes into effect in January 2026, bringing major compliance and payroll changes for employers. Early preparation matters. From assessing financial impact to updating payroll systems, now is the time to plan ahead. Download HLB’s auto-enrolment guide to understand what’s changing and how you can get … Read More
Why Outsourcing Your Finance Function Makes Sense for Irish SMEsFor many small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland, managing finances in-house can quickly become overwhelming. What begins as a few invoices and tax filings soon evolves into payroll processing, VAT returns, management reporting, and compliance with ever-changing regulations. The result is that owners and managers spend valuable time buried in spreadsheets … Read More
