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Thrive Digits I help small business owners in Ireland make smarter money decisions — not just file taxes. Running a small business is no walk in the park. Isolation.

You're juggling clients, managing a team, and constantly making decisions that impact your cash flow, your time, and your peace of mind. But here’s what I see again and again…

❌ You don't know how much profit you make
❌ You’re not sure what you owe or when it’s due
❌ You’re blindsided by big tax bills (PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax)
❌ Your accountant only shows up once a year (and it’s always a rush)

Sound familiar? That’s exactly why I created Thrive Digits.

✅ What we do differently:

✔️ Real-time visibility on your profits and what you owe
✔️ Regular updates and forecasting — so you can plan, not panic
✔️ Clear guidance on how to take money out of your business tax-efficiently
✔️ Partnership and proactive support all year round
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👋 A little about me

My journey started over 25 years ago, during an economic crisis in Poland. I moved to Ireland with two young sons, a suitcase, and a dream of building a better life. While raising my boys, I worked full-time in corporate finance, studied at night, and became ACCA qualified. I spent over two decades inside company finances — working closely with directors, CFOs, and owners. And I kept seeing the same problems:

Confusion. Last-minute tax stress. I knew there had to be a better way. So I built one. Now, through Thrive Digits, I work with small Irish businesses that want to feel in control — not confused or caught off guard.
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👥 Who I work with

✅ Irish limited companies with 6 & 7 figure annual revenue
✅ Business owners who want proactive support — not just year-end filings
✅ Those who are ready for clarity, calm, and proper planning
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🛠 How it works

1. We start with a quick Discovery Call on Zoom
2. I’ll show you where the blind spots are and what needs fixing
3. Then you can decide if you want ongoing help, no pressure
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📩 DM me or book your free call here:

https://calendly.com/anita-fcca/discovery

19/10/2026

Here's something that surprises many business owners...

You can make €50,000 profit and still have very little money in the bank.

Let me give you a simple example.

Imagine your company makes €50,000 profit over the year.

Sounds good, right?

But during that same year:
💶 You repay €15,000 of loan principal.
💶 You spend €12,000 on new equipment.
💶 Your customers owe you €18,000 more than they did at the start of the year.

That's €45,000 of cash tied up or paid out.

So despite reporting a €50,000 profit, the business might have generated only around €5,000 of additional cash from these movements.

And that's before considering other changes in working capital.

The lesson?

Profit tells you whether your business is making money.
Cash flow tells you whether you can pay your bills.

You need to understand both.

This is one of the reasons I'm developing the free Financial Clarity Series through my new venture, Forward IQ.

I want to make these everyday financial concepts easier for business owners to understand.

Without complicated accounting jargon.

💬 Do you regularly look at your cash flow, or do you mainly rely on your bank balance?

16/10/2026

If I had €1 for every time a business owner asked me this question over the years… 😊

It's one of the most common frustrations I come across.

The business is busy.
Sales are growing.
Customers are paying.

And according to the accounts, the company is making a healthy profit.
But the bank balance tells a completely different story.

So what's going on?

The simple answer is that profit and cash are not the same thing.

Your profit tells you how much your business has earned after accounting for its expenses.

Your bank balance tells you how much cash you have available right now.

And there are plenty of reasons why those two numbers don't match.

VAT payments. Loan repayments. Equipment purchases. Money tied up in unpaid invoices.

All perfectly normal parts of running a business.

But when you don't understand how they affect your cash flow, it can feel like money is disappearing.

And that's exactly why understanding your numbers matters.

You don't need to become an accountant.
You just need to know what your numbers are telling you.

💬 Have you ever wondered why your business looks profitable on paper but your bank balance says otherwise?

05/10/2026

If you’ve read my guide "How Much Can I Pay Myself " — or even just meant to — you might be realising…

There’s more to this “director’s pay” thing than you thought.

Maybe you’re:
❓ Not sure if you’re taking money out the right way
❓ Worried about surprise tax bills
❓ Or just tired of not having a clear plan

I get it — this stuff can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.

That’s exactly why I offer a free Clarity Call.

It’s a short, friendly call where we look at your current setup, spot any gaps, and give you a plan for moving forward — without pressure.

Just clarity and a chance to feel more in control of your business money.

📅 If that sounds helpful, drop me a DM.

No stress. No hard sell. Just support.

02/10/2026

When I first moved to Ireland, I was 34 years old, starting over with two little boys — and no idea what the future would look like.

I arrived with a suitcase, a handful of savings, and a dream to rebuild my life.

There was no roadmap. No support system. Just a fierce determination to make something of myself — for them, and for me.

I worked full-time. Studied in the evenings.

There were days I cried from exhaustion. Nights I stayed up wondering how I’d pay the bills.

But I kept going. Because I believed that one day, I could create something more stable. More meaningful.

Fast forward to today — and I’m running my own business, helping small business owners across Ireland feel confident and in control of their finances.

And you know what I’ve learned along the way?

👉 You don’t need to have it all figured out.

👉 You just need someone who’s willing to sit beside you, cut through the confusion, and explain things clearly.

That’s why I’m so passionate about making tax and finances feel simple.

No overwhelm. Just practical advice, tailored to your reality.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to pay yourself, or worried you might be missing something — I’ve created something that might help.

📥 Download my free guide: How Much Can I Pay Myself? (link below)

It walks you through your options and gives you a clearer picture — so you can make smarter decisions, without the guesswork.

Hope it helps 💛

Still wondering how much you can actually pay yourself from your Irish LTD company?If you’ve been meaning to figure it o...
30/09/2026

Still wondering how much you can actually pay yourself from your Irish LTD company?

If you’ve been meaning to figure it out — but it’s still sitting on your mental to-do list — this is your gentle nudge.

✅ Salary
✅ Dividends
✅ Director loans
✅ Business expenses

These are the four main ways to take money out of your company. But most directors only ever use one — and end up paying more tax than they should.

That’s why I created this short, practical guide: 👉 How Much Can I Pay Myself?

It gives you the full picture — so you can make smart, informed decisions (and stop second-guessing if your setup is right).

It’s free. It’s easy to read. And it could save you thousands.

📥 Download your copy here - link below

28/09/2026

Let me tell you about Sarah…

She runs a small creative agency here in Ireland. Brilliant at what she does, busy with clients, but completely overwhelmed by the money side of things.

When we first spoke, she was only taking a salary from the business — nothing else.

No dividends, no expense claims, nothing.

“I thought salary was the safest way,” she told me.

But it was costing her thousands.

We had one short conversation, and made a small tweak — she started taking a modest dividend alongside her salary.

Just like that, she was keeping more of what she earned without breaking any rules or taking risks.

No drama. Just a smarter setup.

The truth is, most Irish business owners are in the dark about what’s possible.

👉 That’s why I created this guide: How Much Can I Pay Myself?

It walks you through 4 ways to take money out of your small ltd company — so you don’t miss what you’re entitled to.

Grab it here if you haven’t already 👇

Most Irish small business owners I meet have no idea how much tax they could save.And it’s not their fault.No one ever e...
25/09/2026

Most Irish small business owners I meet have no idea how much tax they could save.

And it’s not their fault.
No one ever explained the options clearly.

They’re told: “Just take a salary.”

But what about dividends? What about expense claims? What about director loans?

Suddenly they’re stuck with a system that’s costing them more than it should — and they don’t even know it.

I’ve seen directors:

– Paying thousands more in PAYE than they needed to
– Missing out on tax-free expense claims
– Triggering surprise taxes on director loans they didn’t even realise they’d taken

And all because no one took the time to show them the full picture.

That’s why I created this guide:
👉 How Much Can I Pay Myself?

It walks you through the 4 main ways to take money out of your company — and how to do it right.

Short. Practical. Could save you thousands.

📥 Grab it here if you haven’t already - link in the comments.

23/09/2026

There was a time when I didn’t even want to look at my own finances.

I was raising two boys on my own, studying for my ACCA exams, and working full-time in corporate finance.

Everything felt chaotic — and money stuff just added to the pressure.

But here’s what I’ve learned, both in life and business:

🧭 Clarity changes everything.

When you know where you stand financially, the weight lifts.

Decisions become easier.
You stop feeling like you're “winging it.”

And most importantly — you sleep better at night.

That’s why I’m so passionate about helping Irish business owners understand how to take money out of their business without stress or second-guessing.

If you’ve been unsure whether your setup is working for you (or costing you more than it should), my free guide breaks it down in a really simple, practical way.

How Much Can I Pay Myself?

→ I’ll drop the link in the comments.

It’s not just about saving tax. It’s about peace of mind. 💛

Most Irish business owners I talk to don’t have a BAD setup when it comes to paying themselves…But end up overpaying tax...
21/09/2026

Most Irish business owners I talk to don’t have a BAD setup when it comes to paying themselves…

But end up overpaying tax or setting themselves up for trouble — without even knowing it.

You might be:
🔸 Taking a flat salary just to “keep it clean”
🔸 Unsure how much you can take as dividends
🔸 Using a director’s loan without a clear plan to repay it
🔸 Missing out on expense claims you’re actually entitled to

On the surface, everything feels fine.

But under the hood… it might be costing you.

So here’s a question for you:

👉 Are you completely confident your director’s pay setup is working for you (not against you)?

If you’re not sure, I’ve got something that might help.

That’s exactly why I created my new free guide: How Much Can I Pay Myself?

It’s short, clear, and walks you through:

✅ The 4 main ways to take money out of your business
✅ What’s tax-efficient
✅ What’s risky (and what to avoid)

No jargon. No guesswork. Just practical answers.

💬 Want a copy? The link is in the comments.

18/09/2026

Let me tell you about John. (Spoiler: this might sound familiar.)

He runs a successful limited company here in Ireland — business is going great, profits are strong, and he’s paying himself a fixed monthly salary.

He even keeps on top of claiming his business expenses.

But when we sat down for a quick review, something big came up.

John had taken over €80,000 from the business throughout the year. Just here and there — when he needed it.

He never paid it back.

And he had no idea that what he’d done was technically a director’s loan.

Here’s the issue 👇

If that loan isn’t repaid within 9 months of the year-end, Revenue treats it as additional salary taken for your own benefit — and taxes it HARD.

He was shocked.

Not because he’d done something “wrong”—but because no one had ever explained this to him before.

And he’s not alone.

That’s why I put together a free guide for Irish directors that explains the 4 main ways to legally and efficiently take money out of your business:

✅ Salary
✅ Dividends
✅ Director loans
✅ Expense claims

It’s written in plain English, short and practical — perfect if you want to double check your setup and avoid expensive mistakes like this one.

💬 I’ll pop the link in the comments if you’d like to grab a copy.

Address

51 Bracken Road Sandyford
Dublin
D18CV48

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35319630336

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