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Preparing for Interest Rate Changes: How Irish SMEs Can Protect Their Borrowing Costs
At J McEvoy we believe that interest rates deserve a permanent place on every SME owner’s agenda, not just a glance when the headlines turn dramatic. After a long period in which borrowing costs seemed to move in o…
At J McEvoy we believe that one of the greatest advantages a business owner can have is knowing not only where the business stands today, but where it is likely to be in the weeks and months ahead. While many SMEs monitor their bank balance regularly, far fewer actively forecast future cash flow. As…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that payroll is one of those business functions that only attracts attention when something goes wrong, and by then the cost of the problem usually far exceeds the cost of preventing it. Paying people accurately and on time is a fundamental obligation, yet it has become steadi…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy believe that year-end accounts should be the calm conclusion of a well-organised year, not a stressful archaeology project. Yet for many SMEs, the annual accounts process involves weeks of hunting for missing invoices, explaining mystery transactions and answering long lists of q…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that pricing is one of the most powerful drivers of business performance, yet it is often one of the least frequently reviewed. Many SME owners only think about pricing when costs increase or when competitors make changes to their own prices. However, the most successful busin…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that how a business funds its growth matters almost as much as the growth itself. Sooner or later, most ambitious SMEs reach a point where their plans exceed their cash: a larger premises, new equipment, additional staff, an acquisition or a push into new markets. At that mome…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy believe that one of the most important financial decisions facing any successful business owner is also one of the least discussed: what to do with the profit. Once a business begins generating surplus cash, every euro faces a choice. It can be extracted, rewarding the owner for…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that one of the most overlooked sources of funding for Irish SMEs is not a bank, an investor or a new customer. It is the extensive network of grants and supports already available, waiting to be claimed. Every year, a significant number of Irish businesses leave money on the…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that growth is one of the most exciting stages in the life of any business, but it also brings new challenges. As turnover increases, teams expand and operations become more complex, business owners need better information to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, many SMEs c…
Read MoreHere is the hiring article redone with all source references removed.
Hiring in 2026: The Full Financial Cost of a New Employee Beyond the Salary
At J McEvoy we believe that hiring is one of the most important investments any SME will ever make, and like every investment, it deserves an honest calcu…