Business Finance Blogs

Welcome to our Blogs & Insights, where we share clear, practical advice to help you navigate the financial side of your business with confidence. Whether you’re looking to streamline your bookkeeping, stay on top of tax deadlines, or simply understand your numbers better, we provide actionable insights that will empower you to make informed decisions and grow with structure. Dive in, and let’s make your financial journey smoother, together.

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Business Finance Blogs

Stay informed and empowered with our Business Finance Blogs, created specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Ireland. These articles offer practical guidance on key financial topics such as bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, cash flow management, and strategic planning. Each post is written to simplify financial complexity and help you make confident, forward-thinking decisions. For up-to-date information on tax compliance and business registration, visit Revenue.ie or CRO.ie.

VAT Registration in Ireland: Why €300 Is a Rip-Off for Small Businesses in 2025

If you’re running a small business in Ireland, chances are you’ve come across VAT registration quotes in the €250–€300 range. And while that might seem “standard” at first glance, the truth is: for many micro businesses, it’s simply too much—especially

Closing a Business in Ireland: When Stepping Away Is the Right Choice

Closing a business in Ireland is never an easy decision. For many self-employed individuals and small business owners, a business is more than just income — it’s something they’ve built with time, sacrifice, and heart. But sometimes, life changes. Priorities

Reimagining Accounting: People, Purpose, and the Bigger Picture

If you’re searching for a small business accountant in Dublin who offers more than spreadsheets and tax returns, you’re in the right place. At RizFin, we believe accounting should serve people — not just numbers. That means calm systems, strategic

Bookkeeping Red Flags: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Business

Bookkeeping red flags are easy to overlook — until they start costing you. A missing receipt, a mislabelled payment, or a file that hasn’t been touched in months might seem small at first. But over time, these cracks can lead

The Price of Being a People-Pleaser in Business (And How It Shows Up in Your Books)

Let’s Be Honest — Your Books Might Be Telling a Different Story People-pleasing in business doesn’t always show up in conversations — but it always shows up in your books. At RizFin, we regularly work with clients who: Undercharge because

Business Setup Checklist for Irish Businesses

Set Up Your Business with Structure, Clarity, and Compliance Business setup in Ireland is exciting — but it can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you’re a freelancer, sole trader, or forming a limited company, building your business on a clear, compliant

How to Sell Your Business in Ireland – With Better Bookkeeping for Exit Planning

Why Financial Structure Matters When You Sell Your Business in Ireland You didn’t build your business just for a payslip. You built it for impact, income—and eventually, freedom. Whether you’re planning to sell your business in Ireland in five years

Stop Winging It: Build Confidence Through Proactive Money Management

Proactive money management is the difference between simply keeping your business afloat and building it with clarity and confidence. As a small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day — responding to client work, chasing invoices,

How Sustainable Business Systems Transform Small Businesses

Running a business is tough. Between managing your team, collaborating with contractors, and handling client expectations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But one thing I’ve learned over the years is that clarity, respect, and sustainable business systems are the keys

Employment Law Changes Ireland 2026: What Irish SMEs Need to Know

The employment law changes Ireland 2026 will introduce some of the most sweeping updates SMEs have faced in years — from wage increases to pensions and new transparency rules. These changes aim to improve fairness and employee protections, but they

How to Work With an Outsourced Bookkeeper

Let’s Be Honest — Trusting Someone Else with Your Books Feels Like a Big Deal Working with an outsourced bookkeeper in Ireland might sound like a big step — and it is. When you’re starting out, every part of your

Treat Your Finances Like Your Workout

Starting a business is brave. Keeping it healthy and sustainable? That takes training — not just in service delivery or marketing, but in finances. At RizFin, we’ve seen the same patterns again and again: business owners juggling everything, wanting to