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Borrowing for Growth: How to Tell Good Debt from Bad Debt

19th October 2026

At J McEvoy we believe that debt, used wisely, can be one of the most powerful tools a growing business has. The right loan at the right time can fund new equipment, larger premises, extra stock or the people needed to take on more work. Used poorly, the same borrowing can drain cash, limit your opt…

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Adopting AI in Your Business: Top 5 Financial Questions Irish SMEs Should Ask First

19th October 2026

At J McEvoy we believe that artificial intelligence offers Irish SMEs a genuine opportunity to work smarter, save time and compete more effectively. From drafting documents and answering customer queries to analysing data and automating routine admin, AI tools are becoming more accessible every mont…

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Made a Tax Mistake? How Revenue’s Disclosure Rules Can Help Reduce Penalties

16th October 2026

We here at J McEvoy know that even the most conscientious business owners can make mistakes with their tax affairs. A VAT rate applied incorrectly, an expense claimed in error, income left off a return or a payroll calculation that went wrong can all happen in a busy business. Discovering a mistake…

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Remote and Hybrid Working: The Tax Rules Irish Employers Should Understand

15th October 2026

At J McEvoy we believe that remote and hybrid working is now a permanent part of how Irish businesses operate. What began as an emergency measure has become an expected benefit for many employees, and a valuable tool for employers competing for talent. Yet working from home brings its own set of tax…

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Getting Ahead of Year-End: Financial Decisions Worth Making Before December

14th October 2026

We here at J McEvoy know how quickly the final weeks of the year disappear. Between busy trading periods, staff holidays and the run-up to Christmas, financial planning often slips down the list until it is too late to make a difference. Yet for businesses with a December year-end, and for every sol…

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Christmas Trading: Top 5 Cash Flow Checks for Irish Retail and Hospitality Businesses

14th October 2026

We here at J McEvoy know that for Irish retail and hospitality businesses, Christmas can make or break the year. December often brings the busiest weeks of trading, the highest takings and a welcome boost to confidence. Yet it can also hide cash flow problems that only surface in January, when tills…

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Capital Gains Tax Before 15 December: Top 5 Points Irish Business Owners Should Know

13th October 2026

At J McEvoy we believe that good timing is one of the most valuable tools in tax planning, and nowhere is that more true than with Capital Gains Tax. If you have sold or given away an asset this year, or are planning to before the end of 2026, the next few weeks matter. Whether it is shares in a com…

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What Is Your Business Really Worth? The Financial Factors That Drive Value

12th October 2026

At J McEvoy we believe that knowing the true value of what you own is the foundation of every good financial decision. For many business owners, the business itself is their most valuable asset, often worth more than their home. Yet when asked what it is actually worth, most can only offer a rough g…

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Budget 2027: Top 5 Actions Irish SME Owners Should Take Now the Measures Are Known

12th October 2026

We here at J McEvoy know that once the speeches are over and the headlines fade, the real work of Budget Day begins. Budget 2027 has now been delivered, and months of speculation have been replaced by actual measures that will shape the costs, tax bills and opportunities facing Irish businesses next…

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Company Cars and Benefit in Kind: What Irish Directors Should Consider Before Changing Vehicle

9th October 2026

We here at J McEvoy know that for many Irish business owners, changing the company car is a decision made on instinct: the old car is getting tired, a new model catches the eye and the deal seems too good to miss. Yet the choice of vehicle, and how it is provided, can have a significant effect on th…

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