Understanding Director’s Loans: Financial Risks and Tax Implications
Director’s loans can be a useful tool for managing short-term cash flow between a company and its directors — but they’re not without risks. At Local Solicitor, we ...
Minding the Gap: Financial Planning Between Funding Rounds
Securing investment is often a milestone moment for growing businesses. At Local Solicitor we always suggest considering what happens in the space between funding rounds — when the ...
The Financial Case for Going Green: Sustainability Strategies that Save Money
For many business owners, sustainability has long been seen as a ‘nice-to-have’ — a gesture of goodwill rather than a financial imperative. But today, going green isn’t just ...
Getting Paid on Time: How to Set Up Credit Policies That Actually Work
Late payments are more than a nuisance — they can seriously disrupt your cash flow, limit growth, and cause unnecessary stress. For small businesses especially, maintaining a healthy ...
The Accountant’s Role in a Business Sale: How Early Involvement Adds Value
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial transactions an owner will ever make — yet many wait too long to bring their accountant into the ...
R&D Tax Relief: A Missed Opportunity for Innovative Small Businesses?
Many small businesses in Ireland pride themselves on being innovative — developing new products, improving processes, or creating smarter ways to serve their customers. Yet despite this, at ...
Managing Financial Stress: A Guide for Business Owners During Busy Seasons
As any seasoned business owner knows, certain times of the year can bring a surge in both revenue and responsibility. Whether it’s tax season, year-end reporting, or your ...
Grants vs Loans: Choosing the Right Funding Path for Your Business Stage
Securing funding is a crucial step for many businesses — whether you're launching a start-up, expanding your operations, or developing a new product. But when it comes to ...
Costing vs Pricing: Are You Charging Enough to Stay Profitable?
Many businesses focus heavily on what the market will bear when setting prices — but fail to fully account for their own costs. Over time, this disconnect between ...
Financial Considerations for Business Relocation or Expansion
Relocating or expanding a business is often a sign of growth, ambition, and long-term vision. Whether you're opening a second location, moving to a larger premises, or entering ...
The Business Value of Intellectual Property: What to Protect and Why It Matters
In an increasingly knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable — and often overlooked — assets a business can own. At Local Solicitor we ...
Managing Client Credit Risk: A Proactive Approach to Protecting Your Bottom Line
Extending credit to clients is a common business practice, especially in B2B sectors. While it can help build strong relationships and encourage repeat business, at Local Solicitor we ...