To all our Clients and Partners I want to give you an update on how Dawn McLaughlin & Co is reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been monitoring the situation closely and reviewing our readiness to deal with any wider outbreak of the disease to ensure that this will not cause disruption to our team, […]
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Mar
Mar
Derry Chamber meets with Finance Minister Conor Murphy Finance Minister Conor Murphy MLA visited the North West this afternoon to meet with members of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. A Chamber delegation, led by President Redmond McFadden, discussed a range of issues including the expansion of Magee, Medical School, Business Rates, City Deal, skills and […]
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Feb
Feb
Tax changes on residential property disposals From 6 April 2020 there is a major change in the reporting and payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on residential property disposals. From that date, you must report the disposal of the property within 30 days of completion of the disposal and pay CGT on account to HMRC. This […]
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Feb
Feb
Who Are Your Innovation Champions? Innovation is key to building a resilient business. Fortunately, innovation doesn’t have to happen on a grand scale to make an impact in your business. How to Drive Innovation Driving innovation in any business begins with creating and encouraging an innovative and forward-thinking culture. This will allow your employees to bring […]
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Jul
Jul
Business Relationships Developing healthy business relationships helps you to increase your sales, meet people with new ideas and create a profile for your firm. It does not matter what type of business you are in; constructing better business relationships with clients and contacts takes time. Here are some useful tips for building better relationships. Set […]
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Apr
Apr
Most good marketing campaigns will focus on communicating a firm’s Unique Selling Point (USP). In today’s crowded market, customers have more choice than ever before. This increase in competition makes finding, defining and communicating your USP more important than ever before. So what is your firm’s USP? Do you offer the faster or better or […]
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Apr
Apr
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. Here are a few tips to help you to make a good first impression with new clients, contacts and during business meetings. Focus Being known as a ‘natural’ at interpersonal communication is not just a gift that a select few enjoy. We can all […]
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Apr
Apr
In the current economic environment, businesses are demanding more and more of their managers. Here are some tips to help you to become a more effective manager. 1. Delegate The best managers are those that step back and let their team do their job without standing over the shoulders. You can’t do everything yourself. […]
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Jan
Jan
“If you want to see your vision grow there are three conditions. First you have to have a seed. Then you need to plant it. And third, it helps if you remember to water it!” – Rob Parsons 4 out of 5 businesses fail within the first 5 years. Others just manage to get by […]
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Dec
Dec
In this season of goodwill it’s always nice to consider families who are less fortunate than ourselves. That is why Dawn McLaughlin & Co, are again looking to their clients and friends for help in collecting as many gifts and toys as possible for donation to local charities. Following last years resounding success we would […]