The Finance category contains a directory of links to relevant sites which provide information and support in a range of financial matters such as accounts, analysing financial performance, financial management, insurance, sources of finance, taxation and auditing.
[ www.smallbusinessfinance.ie ]
A new online portal to assist small businesses to find the information they need about getting access to finance. A joint initiative between the Irish Banking Federation (IBF) and Chambers Ireland, launched and actively supported by the Minister of State for Small Business, John Perry TD.
Website for Business Consultants
[ http://www.irishconsultants.ie ]
Irelands newest website for both Businesses and Consultants; Allows businesses to find consultants and post proposal requests to consultants working in Ireland by using this searchable database across 18 sectors and many subsectors. Allows consultants to promote their services and respond to proposal requests as well as network with other consultants. Owned & operated by Calmar International Ltd.
First Tuesday Club
[ http://www.firsttuesday.ie ]
"Where minds meet money" is the tagline for this network of investment seekers and providers. Named after the timing of their regular meetings, the format is simple. Everyone is badged as an entrepreneur, investor or observer, listens to a series of short 'elevator pitches' and networks with the other attendees. The site has details of all events
Campus Companies Venture Capital Fund
[ http://www.campuscapital.com ]
Campus Companies Venture Capital Fund is an IR£6,000,000 fund set up to provide seed and early stage development capital for businesses promoted by staff and graduates of Irish Universities. The fund can provide capital in amounts ranging from IR£30,000 to IR£500,000 for minority equity stakes in qualifying businesses. The website describes the operation of the fund.
ICC
[ http://www.icc.ie ]
The website of the ICC bank - a well established merchant bank dealing with industrial and commercial lending and other financial services
Hibernia Capital Partners
[ http://www.hcp.ie ]
Website of private equity fund which provides equity and equity-related finance for development capital, management buy-outs and buy-ins, corporate recapital
The Venture Site
[ http://www.venturesite.co.uk ]
PWC - Vision to Reality
[ http://www.pwcv2r.com ]
A Price Waterhouse Coopers website providing funding advice for high potential startups
Eurowards - the European awards for entrepreneurs
[ http://www.eurowards.com ]
Website of Eurowards which enables business entrepreneurs from 30 countries to measure themselves up against each other. It also provides opportunity to meet & exchange ideas & develop activities in Europe.
Enterprise Equity
[ http://www.sdenterprise.ie ]
Website of Venture Capital group, commercial providers of vc to new and expanding businesses in NI and Border, Midlands and West regions. Site provides informatio, portfolio, investment strategy and application procedure.
Rural Dublin Leader Company
[ http://www.ruraldublin.ie ]
Website of Rural Dublin Leader Company. Provides information on supports available and other news.
Business Angel Partnership
[ http://www.businessangels.ie ]
This is the website of the Business Angel Partnership, a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland, InterTrade Ireland and the Irish Business & Innovation centres. The aim is to match angels with high potential entrepreneurs.