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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

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 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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…

March 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…

March 11, 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…

March 10, 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.…

March 9, 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…

March 6, 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,…

March 5, 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…

March 4, 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

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…

March 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

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…

March 2, 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 27, 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

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…

February 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…

February 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 25, 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.…

February 25, 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 24, 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…

February 24, 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

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 O'Shea & Associates regularly meet business owners who are surprised to learn…

February 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 22, 2026