Weekly Newsletter 12th September 2016
Economist Jim Power to headline
 ISME Briefing Sessions Autumn 2016
We are pleased that economist & author Jim Power will headline our Autumn ISME BRIEFING SESSIONS which start today.  
Topics: 
 
"SME Economic Outlook Post Brexit''
Jim Power, Economist
 
''Employment Law Update''
New legislation and changes that affect SMEs
Mark Fielding, ISME

"Cyber Security for SMEs''
'60% of SMEs go out of business after an attack'
Mark Kellet/James Canty, Magnet.ie

''Making Sustainable Easy"
How to reduce energy consumption with zero investment.
Declan Barrett/Alan Duggan, UrbanVolt

''Financial Supports for Employers of People with Disabilities''
Speaker from Employer Disability Information Services
 
All Sessions are FREE but Registration is essential as spaces are limited.  
Call ISME at (01) 6622755 to register. Running order subject to change.

Challenging Times - New Opportunities

The ISME Annual Conference  is THE Conference for owner managers. The theme of  this year's conference is: Challenging Times - New Opportunities and the line up of speakers is stronger than ever. Conall Ó Moráin will chair the Conference. This year we've partnered with Post Logistics.
For more information  click here.
Keep up with latest news and press releases from ISME
The Latest News can be found on our website 
 
Force Majeure
Force Majeure is a type of paid leave available to employees to take for urgent family reasons, owing to the sudden injury of illness of a close family member.  In order to qualify for Force Majeure the immediate presence of the employee must be "indispensable".   Employees are entitled to take a maximum of 3 days per year, or 5 days in a 36 month period.  It should be impossible to give notice in advance of an intention to take Force Majeure Leave, however, an employee should submit their request for Force Majeure as soon as is reasonably practicable.  For further information on Force Majeure please see our website, or alternatively please contact 01-6622755 or  niamh@isme.ie  
10% DISCOUNT on your next Renewal.
ISME Membership referral Scheme
We all know the power of a referral, this is the highest compliment we can receive. 
Now you can receive a  10% discount  on your next annual membership fee for each new Member you       introduce.  Phone  our sales team at  (01) 6622755 or email  info@isme.ie
Our field sales team will be in Wexford this week.
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Training Courses in Autumn 2016 Schedule

Management Development Programmes starting in September
 


 
For further information or to register your interest now. Contact liz@isme.ie.
Promote Your Business on the radio for free!

Contact MarkOT@isme.ie for more information 
Support 'European Day Without A Road Death' On 21 September

On Wednesday 21 September, An Garda Siochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will proudly support European Day Without A Road Death (Project Edward), an initiative organised by TISPOL, the Traffic Police network in Europe.

The aim of Project EDWARD is that no one should die on the roads of Europe on Wednesday 21 September 2016.  So on 21 September, we are asking you to think about how you use the roads. Small actions can lead to significant, life-changing improvements.  You have the power to make a real difference by making a simple choice - to behave as a responsible and safe road-user, every time you use the roads.  

So pledge your support today at  www.tispol.org/edward
TAX NEWS
ROS Helpdesks - LONGER opening hours announced
Revenue has announced the extended opening hours for the ROS Payment and ROS Technical Support Helpdesks for Pay and File 2016. They apply from 24th October. The Helpdesks will be open until 8pm daily and open until midnight on the ROS filing deadline, 10th November.
Link
Third party return Form 8-2 - Revenue clarification
Revenue has published a clarification on the scope of the requirement to file a third party return, Form 8-2. This filing requirement applies to persons collecting money on behalf of another person. This includes intermediary websites where the host is collecting money through a website, or by any other means, on behalf of persons using such services for business purposes.
3 Month Unpaid ICT Work Placements
IT Graduates of 'Level 8 ICT Conversion Course in Higher Diploma in Science in Computing' covering Data Analytics, Software Development, Web & Cloud, and Infrastructures & Networks will be available in October for placements. If you are interested in becoming a 'Host Employer' can you complete the following link (takes 30 seconds) and Rachel from Dublin Business School will be in touch with you.
Employer Disability Information
Employers Disability Information
Employers did you know that a person can acquire a disability over their lifetime as a result of an accident or illness.
 
To find out more visit www.employerdisabilityinfo.ie or call confidentially on  01 676 2014. 

 Please find the Keystone Procurement Group Weekly Update and E-tender Report on Procurement Weekly Update and E-tender Report here.

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