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It's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain — such is the advce given by John Lowe, financial advisor and author, who will share his wisdom on how to survive the recession by taking simple steps to transform personal finances on Wednesday December 2 at 7.00pm at the Radisson Hotel, Galway.

Three Galway people made tax settlements totalling close to a quarter of a million euro during the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by the Revenue Commissioners this week.

IBEC West, the group that represents business in the region, has said that Government must prioritise the protection of existing employment and stimulate job creation in the upcoming Budget, while remaining resolute in reining in the public finances. The west has an unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent, which makes job creation critical to the region.

Walsh Waste recently celebrated its achievement in gaining certification to the International Standard ISO 9001:2008.

A Ballinrobe solicitor and his firm are listed on the Revenue tax defaulters list which was published on Tuesday.

The Government’s 2010 Budget will be presented by the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan TD on Wednesday, December 9. In response to this, BNI Atlantic Chapter in association with Westport Lions Club will host a breakfast briefing that will outline the key issues arising from this Budget.

A proposal to restore the Christmas bonus by way of redeemable shopping vouchers has been made by Beverley Flynn TD.

A father and daughter team are to open a revolutionary office space programme aimed at helping businesses secure business-friendly property arrangements

Budget 2010 was claimed to be the toughest one ever and now that it is done and dusted, was it as bad as we were expecting? Many proposals were leaked in advance to prepare the public for what to expect, with the major emphasis on cost cutting as distinct from the usual focus on tax-raising measures. Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan announced on Wednesday evening that there would be a reduction in the rate of excise duty on alcohol, and a reduced rate on VAT. The latter is now 21 per cent down from 21.5 per cent. This is what some of the local business people who will be affected by this change had to say:

An elderly lady has been left financially ruined and fearful after being befriended, deceived, and cruelly swindled out of nearly €390,000 from her savings, the Galway Circuit Court heard this week.