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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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2026

Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions? News

Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions?

For many business owners, generating profit is only part of the financial equation. The next…

splashMarch 12, 2026

Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs News

Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs

Many Irish SMEs begin as partnerships between friends, family members or business colleagues who share…

splashMarch 12, 2026

Directors’ Duties in 2026: Staying Compliant Under Irish Company Law News

Directors’ Duties in 2026: Staying Compliant Under Irish Company Law

Serving as a company director in Ireland carries significant responsibility. While many SME owners focus…

splashMarch 12, 2026

Building Business Value in 2026: What Buyers Look for in Irish SMEs News

Building Business Value in 2026: What Buyers Look for in Irish SMEs

For many SME owners, selling a business represents the culmination of years of hard work.…

splashMarch 12, 2026

Preparing for Expansion: Financial Checks Before Hiring or Investing News

Preparing for Expansion: Financial Checks Before Hiring or Investing

Growth is an exciting stage in the life of any business. Whether you are planning…

splashMarch 7, 2026

Top 5 Financial Red Flags SME Owners Should Not Ignore News

Top 5 Financial Red Flags SME Owners Should Not Ignore

Running a successful SME requires more than strong sales and a busy workload. Financial health…

splashMarch 7, 2026

Top 5 Financial Red Flags SME Owners Should Not Ignore News

Top 5 Financial Red Flags SME Owners Should Not Ignore

We believe that many financial problems in businesses do not appear suddenly. In most cases,…

splashMarch 7, 2026

Is Your Business Structure Still Fit for Purpose in 2026? News

Is Your Business Structure Still Fit for Purpose in 2026?

We regularly meet business owners who established their company structure many years ago and have…

splashMarch 7, 2026

Managing Rising Costs: Practical Margin Protection Strategies for Irish Businesses News

Managing Rising Costs: Practical Margin Protection Strategies for Irish Businesses

We believe that rising costs remain one of the most significant challenges facing Irish SMEs…

splashMarch 3, 2026

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

Succession Planning for SME Owners: Where to Start in 2026

We believe that succession planning is not a one off event but a strategic process…

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

We believe that access to the right funding at the right time can transform a…

splashFebruary 27, 2026

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

Capital Allowances in 2026: Maximising Tax Relief on Business Investments

We believe that well timed investment decisions can significantly improve both operational efficiency and tax…

splashFebruary 26, 2026

Directors’ Responsibilities in 2026: Avoiding Personal Liability Risks News

Directors’ Responsibilities in 2026: Avoiding Personal Liability Risks

We regularly remind directors that running a limited company does not remove all personal responsibility.…

splashFebruary 26, 2026

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

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Irish Companies in 2026

We understand that effective year end tax planning is one of the most valuable exercises…

splashFebruary 25, 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 regularly meet business owners who are surprised to learn that a profitable company can…

splashFebruary 23, 2026

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

Payroll in 2026: Key PAYE and PRSI Updates for Employers

We believe that staying on top of payroll obligations is one of the most important…

splashFebruary 22, 2026

Preparing for a Revenue Audit: What Irish Businesses Should Have Ready News

Preparing for a Revenue Audit: What Irish Businesses Should Have Ready

We understand that the words Revenue audit can cause concern for any business owner. However,…

splashFebruary 20, 2026

Revenue Compliance in 2026: A Checklist for SME Directors News

Revenue Compliance in 2026: A Checklist for SME Directors

We understand that Revenue compliance remains a critical responsibility for SME directors in 2026. With…

splashFebruary 19, 2026

Managing Cash Flow in 2026: Practical Steps for Irish Businesses News

Managing Cash Flow in 2026: Practical Steps for Irish Businesses

We believe that strong cash flow management remains one of the most important priorities for…

splashFebruary 19, 2026

The Top 5 VAT Mistakes Irish SMEs Are Still Making News

The Top 5 VAT Mistakes Irish SMEs Are Still Making

We regularly see how small VAT errors can lead to unnecessary stress, penalties and cash…

splashFebruary 19, 2026

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

Top 7 Tax Planning Moves Irish SMEs Should Make in 2026

We believe that proactive tax planning is one of the most powerful tools available to…

splashFebruary 16, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2026