Businesses up and down Northern Ireland have had no hesitation in using the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to increase productivity and generate growth in their company. According to a recent report by Microsoft Ireland, in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin Business School, 88% of businesses here are using some form of AI technology. We …
New UK – EU Deal To Remove Routine Checks On Animal & Plant Products
The agri-food deal which has been struck by the UK government and the European Union today will free up trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Less red tape can only be a positive thing of course, however some critics were more cautious, with, for example, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch commenting that …
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8 Reasons Why An Employer Should Use Our Payroll Services
Employing an accountant like WHR Accountants to carry out your payroll services offers numerous benefits for your business, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance, time savings and not least of all efficiency. Here are 8 good reasons below as to why, if you are an employer, you should be using our services: 1. Expertise and Accuracy: …
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Rural Business Development Grant Scheme Proves A Hit With Rural Businesses
There are a large number of rural micro-businesses across Northern Ireland that have benefited from the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme. In fact 763 businesses have been awarded grants through the scheme, the total money awarded amounting to £2.6 million. The money has been granted in order for these businesses to purchase equipment and to …
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Concern Over More Cash Payments To Staff After Employers National Insurance Contribution Hike
A recent study for the Department of Finance ensconced in Stormont, compiled by Ulster University’s Economic Policy Centre, has come to the conclusion that there could well be more under the counter cash payments to staff by employers in Northern Ireland, to keep their National Insurance contributions to a minimum. If this happens it would …
Celebrating Manufacturing Month In May
In case you weren’t aware, the month of May has been designated as Manufacturing Month, which has been created so we can celebrate all the excellent businesses involved in manufacturing across Northern Ireland, as well as all the people who work in the sector and drive it forward so successfully. Indeed they drive it forward …
Labour Market Stays Strong In Uncertain Times
Even though we are living in increasingly uncertain times, with tension and strife in many parts of the world, and President Donald Trump causing panic in the financial markets, and even to his supposed allies, as he threatens all and sundry with tariffs, the one area that is staying strong through all of this is …
Family Farms In Northern Ireland To Be Hit Hard By Inheritance Tax Changes
The Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Northern Ireland tax committee has warned that family farms in NI will be hit particularly hard by the upcoming inheritance tax changes. It was in the infamous autumn budget that Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced these changes that have been heavily criticised by farmers and their various organisations up and down the …
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