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Library of Knowledge No. 23 Our clients should all take note of the amendments to the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme: Re: Extension. The Government recently announced the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme will remain in place until the end of August ’20. Further updates will be advised. Re: Widened. The scheme has also been widened…

Library of Knowledge No. 22 Enterprise Ireland – COVID-19 Business Response. We are all aware that there are substantial supports available from Revenue, Local Enterprise Offices plus financial institutes. All of which have been covered in earlier issues of our ‘Library of Knowledge.’ Today, we are focusing on the supports available through Enterprise Ireland. Extract…

Library of Knowledge No. 21 Another assistance offered by the government is the ‘Trading Online Voucher Scheme’ this is aimed at existing or new businesses to allow more effective online sales post COVID-19. It offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 with co-funding of 10% from the business* along with training and advice to help your business…

Library of Knowledge No. 20 Revenue have confirmed the ‘COVID-19 Tax Period’ as January 2020 to June 2020 inclusive. Businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to avail of the following arrangements: Defer payment of taxes for the ‘COVID-19 Tax Period’ plus 2 months after reopening, if applicable. During this period all tax…

Library of Knowledge No. 19. Announced 15th May 2020 – Government approves details of Restart Grant for Small Businesses. The Government announced details of the new €250m Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with re-opening and re-employing workers following COVID-19 closures.…

Library of Knowledge No. 18. As we all prepare to return to work our responsibilities as employers have increased considerably. Last Saturday 9th May 2020 Government issued the ‘Return to Work Protocol’, this is a COVID-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers. This document is a result of a collaborative effort by the Health…

Library of Knowledge No. 17 The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business was published last Saturday 2nd May `20. This will allow us to work towards kick starting the economy. In conjunction with this publication additional supports announced to support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19. These supports aim to boost businesses to restart, reconnect and…

Library of Knowledge No. 15 To benefit our clients we are delighted to advise that our website has been updated and now includes all links to the COVID-19 schemes, supports and advisories from: Government Enterprise Ireland Local Enterprise Offices Microfinance Ireland Plus more… We hope you find this useful in your efforts to address the…

Library of Knowledge No. 14 The future could look uncertain to many.  However, what is certain is that this virus will dissipate, and life will return to a new norm. As business owners and managers we need get ready for our future…………………………… How will our businesses cope in these new times? Do we need to…