PODCAST: The Small Business Show (30/06 - 06/07/2014)

On this weeks Small Business Show - brought to you in association with Volkswagen: Commercial Vehicles - we take a look at how some retailers may be paying out twice on a new charge for those selling tobacco, the Self-Assessment tax return in October, the revaluation of rates around the country and the study that shows what shoppers want.

Part 1: Kehlan, Olwen and Brian talk about this weeks news for SMEs including:

- Retailers to pay double to sell Tobacco?

- Bring back 4.25% Employer PRSI

- The Real Jobs Of The Future.

Part 2: Roy Finucane from Tax Assist in Limerick talks to Kehlan about getting ready for the self-assessment deadline on October 31st return come the end of October.

Part 3: Kehlan travels to Limerick as the Commercial Rates Revaluation estimation is happening in the county. Orlaith Borthwick, economist with Limerick Chamber, talks about what the revaluation means for businesses and if the new system will be advantageous to SMEs.

Part 4: On the final part of this week’s show Eoghan Phelan from Visualise, shopper marketing experts, talks with Kehlan about the results of a recent study they just announced. The ‘Shopper Nation 2014’ study looked at the habits of shoppers and what they look for when they choose retailers.

Do you have a festival or business event that's worth covering? Then the Small Business Show wants to hear about it. Contact Kehlan Kirwan via email or the Irish Examiner business desk via email We look forward to hearing from you.

The Small Business Show is brought to you in association with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles