In this episode, Kevin Canning, CEO at Quintas Capital, shares his journey into investment and explains how the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) supports Irish growth by offering investors up to 50% income tax relief on qualifying investments in SMEs. Kevin outlines how Quintas Capital carefully selects companies for its EIIS Fund, targeting both social infrastructure and trading businesses, and why the scheme is particularly suited to contractors and investors seeking both financial returns and a tangible impact on the Irish economy.

He also highlights the partnership in place between Quintas Capital and Icon Accounting, providing practical guidance for those considering EIIS investments when contracting, and offers insights into future trends in Irish SME funding and investment opportunities.

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In this episode of Iconic Insights, we sit down with Karen Reilly, founder of Marketing Collective, to unpack her journey from working with big-name brands like Kerry Foods, Red Bull and Diageo, to striking out on her own. We explore what drives her, the mindset behind her move into self-employment, and how she’s helping business owners level up their marketing game.

If you’re self-employed, contracting, or thinking of making the leap, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, inspiration, and real talk about what it takes to thrive in today’s marketing and business world.

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In this episode of Iconic Insights, we sit down with Rabia Mirza, Founder & CEO of Leadership & HR Solutions, to explore her inspiring transition from corporate HR to entrepreneurship. Rabia shares her key learnings as a business owner, her passion for supporting professionals in their development, and the common leadership and HR challenges she helps organisations and individuals address.

We delve into the world of executive coaching, discussing how C-suite leaders benefit from tailored development, and how independent contractors can unlock their leadership potential — even without the support structure of a traditional organisation. Rabia also offers valuable insights into work-life balance, emotional intelligence, and the evolving landscape of leadership and people management in Ireland.

Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or self-employed contractor, Rabia’s advice and experiences provide practical inspiration for professional growth and sustainable success.

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