Shareholders agreements are very useful in companies where there is a minority shareholder(s) whose interests and rights can easily be ignored by being outvoted by the other shareholders, particularly in circumstances where the minority shareholder holds less than 25% of the shares. A minority shareholder in this situation does not have the power to block … Read more
The longest journey begins with a single step. A good small business plan is critical to the success of any enterprise. Whether it is a formal document or written on the back of a cigarette packet it is an essential first step on the road to building your small business. Even though we in Ireland … Read more
Are you confused by the difference between a limited company and merely using a business name in your business. Hopefully this piece will clarify how and why you might register and use a business name. Elsewhere on the site you can read about the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a limited company. The registration … Read more
Limited liability? Is your liability really limited? Maybe, maybe not. This piece will look at how to set up a limited company in Ireland and look at what are the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a company. Setting Up a Company To form a company, also known as setting up a company or … Read more
Franchising can be a great way to start your own business. And the failure rate for franchises is much less than for non franchise start-ups. But you still need to do your homework and ask and be satisfied about many questions which you might not think about in your enthusiasm to start your own business. … Read more