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

March 26, 2026

For Irish business owners planning an exit, valuation is often the most important and most misunderstood element of the process. Many assume that a profitable business will automatically achieve a strong price. In reality, buyers look beyond headline profit figures and focus on a range of factors that determine both value and risk. One of […]

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Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take

March 25, 2026

Shareholder disputes can be one of the most damaging challenges an SME faces. In many Irish businesses, ownership is concentrated among a small group of founders, family members or investors. While this can create strong alignment in the early stages, differences in expectations often emerge as the business grows. Without proper governance, these differences can […]

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

March 24, 2026

For many Irish business owners, exiting a company represents one of the most important financial events of their career. Whether the intention is to retire, sell to a third party or transfer ownership to the next generation, a successful exit rarely happens by accident. In 2026, early and structured planning is essential to maximise value […]

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Cash Is Not King Without Control: Strengthening Financial Discipline in Your Business

March 19, 2026

At John P Burke we know cash flow is often described as the lifeblood of a business. Many SME owners focus heavily on maintaining healthy bank balances, believing that strong cash reserves alone provi…

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Short-Term Wins vs Long-Term Stability: Making Better Financial Trade-Offs

March 19, 2026

At John P Burke we know every business faces pressure to deliver results in the short term. Whether it is hitting monthly targets, securing new contracts or managing cash flow, immediate performance o…

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Margin Under Pressure: How Irish SMEs Can Protect Profit Without Raising Prices

March 19, 2026

At John P Burke we know rising costs continue to challenge Irish SMEs across every sector. Labour, energy, materials and financing have all increased, yet many businesses feel constrained when it come…

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