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 business. While dividends can offer flexibility, effective planning is essential to ensure they are...
Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure
For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business. Whether funding expansion, purchasing equipment or managing cash flow, lenders often require more than...
Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs
In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or family members. While majority shareholders often control strategic decisions, minority shareholders still hold important...
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 between personal and business finances can sometimes become blurred, particularly where directors inject funds...
Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions?
For many business owners, generating profit is only part of the financial equation. The next question is how to extract those profits from the company in the most tax...
Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs
Many Irish SMEs begin as partnerships between friends, family members or business colleagues who share a common vision. In the early stages, relationships are often strong and formal agreements...
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 primarily on growing their businesses, it is equally important to understand the legal duties...
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. Whether the sale is planned in the near future or remains a long term...
Preparing for Expansion: Financial Checks Before Hiring or Investing
Growth is an exciting stage in the life of any business. Whether you are planning to hire new staff, invest in equipment or expand into new markets, expansion often...
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, warning signs emerge gradually. For Irish SME owners in 2026, recognising these red flags...
