Blog8th Feb 20217 Ways Employers Can Support Parents With Home-SchoolingWith school closures and self-isolation meaning that parents must now also adopt the role of teacher, those employers who ignore the need for additional employee support have a recipe for staffing shortages, unproductivity, and burnout on their hands. A survey…View more
Blog2nd Feb 2021Insolvency Practitioner Protects Against Forced SaleFollowing two landmark cases, AAB Debt Recovery Partner and Personal Insolvency Practitioner, Gary Digney, has focused his time and efforts into helping indebted farm families avoid having their farms forcibly sold by vulture funds. On Countrywide RTE Radio 1, Damien…By Gary DigneyView more
Blog10th Nov 2020EU Whistleblowing DirectiveOn 16 December 2019 after its approval by the European Parliament, the Whistleblowing Directive came into force. The new legislation is seen as a vital legislative cog in attempting to prevent breaches of EU law such as fraud and corruption…By Louise McCoshView more
Blog17th Oct 2020What’s the Interest in Lending between Companies?In the evolving business landscape, many companies find themselves seizing expansion opportunities by increasing their level of borrowing. This strategic move may involve complex financial arrangements, such as personal loans from directors and securing loans from entities both within the…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog24th Sep 2020New Coronavirus Job Support SchemeTo support employers who face lower demand due to COVID-19, and to keep their employees attached to the workforce, the government today announced the introduction of a new Job Support Scheme from 1 November 2020. Employees will need to work…View more
Blog22nd Sep 2020Principal Private Residence Relief – What does it mean?When selling a property that has served as your main residence, it’s essential to be aware of Capital Gains Tax implications and the potential tax relief that could be available to you. This relief, known as Principal Private Residence Relief…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog11th Aug 2020Govt Update: Employees Returning from OverseasFollowing the recent government update regarding COVID-19 and returning from overseas, Think People Consulting would like to offer our community the following advice: Employers should have a policy in place to clearly communicate to employees the implications of what may…View more
Blog7th Aug 2020Gifting Shares to Family Members UKTransferring shares to family members in a family-owned business is a practice embraced by many to either reward a relative’s dedication to the company or as a strategic move for succession planning. However, the process of gifting shares, especially to…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog3rd Aug 2020VAT on Building WorkNavigating the complexities of VAT charges on building work can be a daunting task for many homeowners and developers. Understanding when you can benefit from a reduced VAT rate of 5% instead of the standard 20% is crucial for budgeting…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog7th Jul 2020Be Aware of Changes to the Tax Credit Renewal ProcessAround 5 million people in the UK claim tax credits on an annual basis. Tax credits are based on household circumstances and can be claimed jointly or by singles. Entitlement is based on factors such as age, income, hours worked,…By Seamus McElvannaView more