STRICTLY FOR WESTMEATH BUSINESSES ONLY

Date: 2^nd October

Time: 1hr 15mins time slot will be allocated to you by the mentor, appointments will be done online or over the phone.

Mentor: John McKenna, John D. McKenna & Co. Ltd

Book an appointment to speak to financial mentor John McKenna and gain advise on any issues or challenges facing your business in the area of finance.

 Possible topics for discussion include:

• Business name registration
• Incorporation of company
• Registration for taxes – Income tax, Corporation tax, Vat and PAYE/PRSI
• Basic book-keeping
• Advanced Book-keeping
• Grant applications
• Loan application – Microfinance Ireland , Credit union, Bank
• Choosing and implementing accounting systems
• Management accounts
• Financial statements
• Financial Projections
• Income tax returns
• Corporation tax returns
• Vat returns
• PAYE/PRSI returns
• Controls and Structures in business
• Recruitment of financial personnel

About the Mentor

John Mc Kenna is a dynamic financial executive and chartered accountant with significant experience and skills in finance, business development, strategy and managing people gained within owner managed and start-up businesses over the past 22 years. His areas of expertise include accounts set-up, financial control, debt raising, restructuring, growth and cost cutting. He has a proven track record in providing business mentoring with strong analytical, negotiation, relationship management, decision making and problem-solving skills.

John has worked with start-up and small businesses throughout his career - cutting costs, raising finance and improving information flows. As a external loan assessor with Microfinance Ireland he has an intimate knowledge of the issues that arise on a daily basis for such enterprises.