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Preparing Your Company for Due Diligence: An Exit Readiness Guide News

Preparing Your Company for Due Diligence: An Exit Readiness Guide

For many Irish SME owners, due diligence is seen as the final step before a…

splashApril 7, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Poor Pricing: Why Many Irish SMEs Undervalue Their Work News

The Hidden Cost of Poor Pricing: Why Many Irish SMEs Undervalue Their Work

Many Irish SMEs believe pricing is a commercial decision driven by competition. In reality, it…

splashApril 7, 2026

The Tax Implications of Selling Shares in an Irish Company News

The Tax Implications of Selling Shares in an Irish Company

For many Irish business owners, selling shares in their company is the moment where years…

splashApril 4, 2026

When Shareholders Fall Out: Legal and Financial Risks for SMEs News

When Shareholders Fall Out: Legal and Financial Risks for SMEs

Shareholder disputes rarely begin with major disagreements. More often, they develop gradually through misalignment, unclear…

splashApril 4, 2026

Family Business Succession: Managing Conflict and Protecting Value News

Family Business Succession: Managing Conflict and Protecting Value

Family businesses often carry strengths that other businesses do not. Strong relationships, long-term thinking and…

splashApril 4, 2026

Earn Outs and Deferred Consideration: Structuring a Smart Business Sale News

Earn Outs and Deferred Consideration: Structuring a Smart Business Sale

Earn outs and deferred consideration are often presented as solutions to valuation gaps. In practice,…

splashApril 4, 2026

Selling to a Third Party vs Management Buyout: Key Considerations News

Selling to a Third Party vs Management Buyout: Key Considerations

For many Irish business owners, the decision to sell is not the hardest part. The…

splashApril 4, 2026

Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors News

Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors

Shareholder deadlock is a common risk in Irish SMEs, particularly where ownership is evenly split…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Dividend Planning in 2026: What Irish Company Owners Should Consider News

Dividend Planning in 2026: What Irish Company Owners Should Consider

For many Irish company owners, dividends remain a key method of extracting profits from their…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss News

Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss

For Irish company directors, staying on top of company secretarial obligations is not optional. Compliance…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Preparing for Share Transfers: Tax and Legal Considerations for Shareholders News

Preparing for Share Transfers: Tax and Legal Considerations for Shareholders

Transferring shares in a company is a significant step for any business owner. Whether the…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Planning Your Exit in 2026: Where Irish Business Owners Should Begin News

Planning Your Exit in 2026: Where Irish Business Owners Should Begin

For many Irish business owners, exiting a company represents one of the most important financial…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take News

Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take

Shareholder disputes can be one of the most damaging challenges an SME faces. In many…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Business Valuation Before Exit: What Drives Price in the Irish Market News

Business Valuation Before Exit: What Drives Price in the Irish Market

For Irish business owners planning an exit, valuation is often the most important and most…

splashMarch 27, 2026

The Risks of Director’s Loans: What Revenue and the CRO Expect News

The Risks of Director’s Loans: What Revenue and the CRO Expect

Director’s loans are a common feature of many Irish SMEs. In smaller companies, the line…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs News

Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs

In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure News

Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure

For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business.…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Irish Companies in 2026 News

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Irish Companies in 2026

We here at understand that effective year end tax planning is one of the most…

splashMarch 2, 2026

Directors’ Responsibilities in 2026: Avoiding Personal Liability Risks News

Directors’ Responsibilities in 2026: Avoiding Personal Liability Risks

We here at regularly remind directors that running a limited company does not remove all…

splashMarch 2, 2026

Capital Allowances in 2026: Maximising Tax Relief on Business Investments News

Capital Allowances in 2026: Maximising Tax Relief on Business Investments

At we believe that well timed investment decisions can significantly improve both operational efficiency and…

splashMarch 2, 2026

Funding Growth in 2026: Grants, Bank Finance and Alternative Options Compared News

Funding Growth in 2026: Grants, Bank Finance and Alternative Options Compared

At we believe that access to the right funding at the right time can transform…

splashMarch 2, 2026

Succession Planning for SME Owners: Where to Start in 2026 News

Succession Planning for SME Owners: Where to Start in 2026

At we believe that succession planning is not a one off event but a strategic…

splashMarch 2, 2026

Profit vs Cash Flow in 2026: What Irish SMEs Must Monitor Closely News

Profit vs Cash Flow in 2026: What Irish SMEs Must Monitor Closely

We here at regularly meet business owners who are surprised to learn that a profitable…

splashMarch 2, 2026

Payroll in 2026: Key PAYE and PRSI Updates for Employers News

Payroll in 2026: Key PAYE and PRSI Updates for Employers

At we believe that staying on top of payroll obligations is one of the most…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

The Financial Impact of Brand Reputation: Why Trust is a Tangible Asset News

The Financial Impact of Brand Reputation: Why Trust is a Tangible Asset

In business, reputation is more than a vague concept—it's a financial asset with measurable impact.…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

Unlocking Revenue Through Subscription Models: Is It Right for Your Business? News

Unlocking Revenue Through Subscription Models: Is It Right for Your Business?

Subscription models have transformed the way businesses generate revenue. From software and digital services to…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

The Hidden Impact of Inflation on Your Business and How to Stay Ahead News

The Hidden Impact of Inflation on Your Business and How to Stay Ahead

Inflation is an unavoidable reality that affects businesses of all sizes. While rising costs may…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

Budget 2026: What Irish Business Owners Need to Know Now News

Budget 2026: What Irish Business Owners Need to Know Now

We here at understand that every Budget announcement brings both opportunity and uncertainty for Irish…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

Top 7 Tax Planning Moves Irish SMEs Should Make in 2026 News

Top 7 Tax Planning Moves Irish SMEs Should Make in 2026

At we believe that proactive tax planning is one of the most powerful tools available…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

The Top 5 VAT Mistakes Irish SMEs Are Still Making News

The Top 5 VAT Mistakes Irish SMEs Are Still Making

We here at regularly see how small VAT errors can lead to unnecessary stress, penalties…

splashFebruary 22, 2026