We focus on the individual requirements of the businesses we advise and the entrepreneurs who drive these businesses forward. Our diverse suite of financial services is designed to help our clients achieve their corporate and personal goals:

Specialist services to support your business

Creating financial stability• Business formation advice.• Outsourced financial solutions which include;

bookkeeping, payroll services, and management accounts preparation.

• Business plan preparation.• Cloud accounting solutions.• Tax compliance (VAT, PAYE / PRSI, RCT, Corporation

Tax, Income Tax).• Grant claim preparation and submission.• Personal tax planning and wealth extraction.

• Annual accounts preparation, year-end audit and statutory compliance.

• Corporate tax planning.

Creating added value• Financial health checks.• Investment appraisal advice.• Business purchase and sale brokerage.• Financing advice.• Negotiation of banking facilities and loan applications.

At Fitzgerald Power we understand the importance of

the SME sector to the long term growth and recovery

prospects of the Irish economy. Our practice has been built on providing practical, professional advice to Irish SME’s for the last 30 years. Helping Irish entrepreneurs achieve their business goals is a fundamental part of what we do and we look forward to helping you navigate the many opportunities and challenges you will face as your business grows.

Our 30 years of experience and diverse portfolio of clients means we are perfectly positioned to offer the Irish SME sector strong professional support to help meet any challenges that may occur in these uncertain times.

We have an integrated approach to problem solving combining expertise from all areas of our practice

Introduction

to assist clients from retail to e-commerce and manufacturing to professional services. Our aim is to develop a deep understanding of your business, working with you to achieve your goals.

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Start-up businesses

Established SME’s

At Fitzgerald Power we have a dedicated start-up team who specialise in helping entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground. Our team has the breadth of knowledge and experience you need to navigate the start-up process, from initial feasibility and business planning, to formation advice and beyond.

We have helped entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries raise the finance necessary to get their business up and running. Our team can advise you on available grant assistance, investment prospectus preparation, tax driven incentive schemes and bank finance.

As your business grows and becomes established the challenges you face will change. Our SME and start-up team maintain close working relationships with our clients throughout the lifecycle of their businesses ensuring these challenges are met with practical and professional financial advice.

Fitzgerald Power perform regular financial health checks advising our clients on potential areas of revenue growth, margin performance and cost centre management comparing financial results against industry averages. In times of uncertainty and financial pressure we provide bank negotiation, business restructuring and turnaround services which help our clients find the best possible solution.

As businesses mature our team are on hand to provide investment appraisal and wealth extraction advice.

Compliance considerations are of primary concern to start-up entrepreneurs. Fitzgerald Power offers a full suite of outsourced financial solutions that can help reduce this burden. These services include; bookkeeping, payroll, tax return preparation & submission and year end statutory compliance. We deliver these services through online cloud solutions giving our clients instant access to up to date financial information.

We are experts in SME valuations and have advised clients on numerous business sales and purchases.

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“As a start-up company, SeniorsAtHome Ltd availed of the financial services of Fitzgerald Power Ltd and found them both professional and supportive in getting our company up and running. Their knowledge of Financing, both domestic and international, is extensive especially in the area of investor funding. As a start-up, we found them to be invaluable”

John Whelan

Managing DirectorSeniorsAtHome Ltd.www.seniorsathome.eu

“Since starting PowerhousePR Ltd in 2009 Fitzgerald Power has been on hand for help and guidance. Their professionalism is second to none and I would recommend any start-up looking to seek some honest, practical and sound advice, to go and meet Fitzgerald Power”

Ann Power

DirectorPowerhouse PR Ltd.www.powerhousepr.ie

John assumed his current responsibility as director with Fitzgerald Power in February 2006. He has been with the firm since 1999 having previously worked in the financial services sector. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Business & Economics degree in 1994 and received a Masters in Accounting (Macc) degree from the Smurfit School of business (UCD) in 1999. John completed his articles with the firm in 2002. John has particular experience advising SME’s and start-ups. He is based in our Carlow office.

Leigh holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Accounting from the Waterford Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.Leigh commenced employment with Fitzgerald Power in October 2003 and has continued with our firm following completion of his professional exams, where he has progressed to his current position of Accounting and Business Advisory supervisor. Leigh has gained substantial experience in all sectors and specialises in the area of SME’s and business start-ups where he has gained invaluable experience.

John McHugh

Directorjmchugh@fitzgeraldpower.ie

Leigh Quilty

Supervisorlquilty@fitzgeraldpower.ie

What our clients say

Our SME and Start-up team

Fitzgerald Power is a firm of Accountants, Taxation and Business Advisors with Offices in Dublin, Waterford and Carlow. We are a leading professional advisor to the Irish SME and Start-Up sectors.

Our team of specialists can help you reach your financial goals.

About us

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