Why embracing ESG practices is key for the Future of the Hospitality Industry

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Why embracing ESG practices is key for the future of the Hospitality Industry Embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is now a key requirement in the hospitality industry. That means hospitality companies have to make governance an integral part of the business process, invest in people and the communities, reduce the impact of over-tourism, and develop a regenerative approach … Read More

Potential reputational risks that threaten not-for-profit (NFP) organisations

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Potential reputational risks that threaten not-for-profit (NFP) organisations The reputation of a Not For Profit (NFP) organisation is important for its survival, which is why managing your reputational risk must be a top priority. Maintaining an outstanding reputation can help you attract donors and keep them engaged with your organisation. Learning what threatens your reputation and how you can address … Read More

Survey of Ireland’s leading Tax Advisers – Business Plus 2023

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Bruce Stanley HLB Ireland

Survey of Ireland’s leading Tax Advisers – Business Plus 27th September 2022 | Business Plus Bruce Stanley Tax Consulting Partner HLB Ireland Tax Issues The tax issues that impact on clients depend very much on their business sector and activities. For example, individual investors have been impacted by the change in guidance on US situated Exchange Traded Funds which has … Read More

A Three-Pronged Approach to Reducing Cyber security Risk

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People, Environment & Technology: A Three-Pronged Approach to Reducing Cyber security Risk The number and variations of successful cyber-attacks is increasing daily, and as such cyber security risk has become a top priority for CEO across the globe. The impact of cloud solutions, increased connectivity between organisations and the fast amounts of data generated by digital technology have had a … Read More

Protecting your assets — Dental practice

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Protecting your assets — dental practice Having worked hard to build up your dental practice, it is important to protect your assets. To do this, you need to understand the potential risks you face so that you can take steps to mitigate them. A logical place to start is to list your assets — personal and business. These will include … Read More

Three reasons why owner-manager businesses needs a business plan

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Three reasons why every family and owner-managed business needs a business plan ‘A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish’ A business plan sets out in writing the business, its objectives, strategies, the market it operates in and financial forecasts. For many businesses, they are only prepared when requested, for example by a lending institution or investors. However, the … Read More

Temporary payroll cover

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Temporary Payroll Cover If you manage your company’s payroll in-house, it is a good idea to ensure you can access reliable temporary payroll cover at short notice when required. This is not just because employers have statutory obligations to pay their employees correctly and on time but also because payroll problems can affect employee trust, impact productivity and even damage … Read More

Drivers of innovation in the manufacturing industry

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Drivers of innovation in the manufacturing industry The pandemic was an existential threat for businesses which forced them to adapt quickly in order to survive. Much of that was achieved through technology, and now that the worst of the crisis is hopefully behind us, that readiness to embrace new ways of doing things has left a legacy that will continue … Read More

Innovating the agriculture and food sector: 3 key ingredients

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Innovating the agriculture and food sector: 3 key ingredients In the wake of the pandemic, business leaders continue to face unprecedented challenges. With the economy so deeply impacted by the global crisis, there has been concern that companies would struggle to survive. Indeed, many have not. Those who have weathered the proverbial storm have learned from the experience.  They are rising to … Read More

BP Survey | Accountancy & Business Advisory

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BP Survey | Accountancy & Business Advisory 5th April 2022 | Business Plus | Mark Butler Activity Business generally has been within expectations over the last 12 months and a lot of clients were not impacted as heavily as would have been expected from Covid. We have seen a delayed Brexit bounce from UK business seeking to set up a … Read More