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Many Irish SMEs believe pricing is a commercial decision driven by competition. In reality, it is one of the most important financial decisions a business makes. Pricing determines not only revenue, but also profitability, cash flow and long-term sustainability. The issue is that many businesses consistently undervalue their work. This does not always happen deliberately. […]
Many Irish SMEs believe pricing is a commercial decision driven by competition. In reality, it is one of the most important financial decisions a business makes. Pricing determines not only revenue, but also profitability, cash flow and long-term sustainability.
The issue is that many businesses con…
For many Irish SME owners, due diligence is seen as the final step before a sale completes. In reality, it is the stage where deals are tested, reshaped and, in some cases, abandoned altogether. Buyers do not carry out due diligence to confirm what they have been told. They use it to verify, challenge and […]
For many Irish SME owners, due diligence is seen as the final step before a sale completes. In reality, it is the stage where deals are tested, reshaped and, in some cases, abandoned altogether. Buyers do not carry out due diligence to confirm what they have been told. They use it to verify,…
Earn outs and deferred consideration are often presented as solutions to valuation gaps. In practice, they are compromises. They allow deals to proceed where buyer and seller expectations do not fully align. Understanding the implications is critical. An earn out links part of the sale price to future performance. This can be attractive where there…
Earn outs and deferred consideration are often presented as solutions to valuation gaps. In practice, they are compromises. They allow deals to proceed where buyer and seller expectations do not fully align. Understanding the implications is critical. An earn out links part of the sale price to future performance. This can be attractive where there […]
Earn outs and deferred consideration are often presented as solutions to valuation gaps. In practice, they are compromises. They allow deals to proceed where buyer and seller expectations do not fully align.
Understanding the implications is critical.
An earn out links part of the sale price to futu…
Family businesses often carry strengths that other businesses do not. Strong relationships, long-term thinking and a shared sense of purpose can create resilience and stability. However, these same factors can introduce complexity when it comes to succession. The challenge is not simply transferring ownership. It is managing expectations, relationships and control. One of the most…
Family businesses often carry strengths that other businesses do not. Strong relationships, long-term thinking and a shared sense of purpose can create resilience and stability. However, these same factors can introduce complexity when it comes to succession. The challenge is not simply transferring ownership. It is managing expectations, relationships and control. One of the most […]
Family businesses often carry strengths that other businesses do not. Strong relationships, long-term thinking and a shared sense of purpose can create resilience and stability. However, these same factors can introduce complexity when it comes to succession.
The challenge is not simply transferring…