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At J McEvoy we believe that one of the clearest indicators of a financially healthy business is not simply its level of profit, but how effectively it manages its working capital. Many Irish SMEs devote significant attention to increasing turnover, winning new customers and improving profitability,…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that one of the greatest financial challenges facing growing SMEs is not always a lack of sales, but the gradual loss of profit through small inefficiencies that often go unnoticed. As businesses expand, operations become more complex, teams become larger and day to day activi…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that uncertainty is an unavoidable part of running a business. Markets change, customer demand fluctuates, operating costs rise and economic conditions can shift quickly. While no business can predict every challenge it will face, every business can improve how prepared it is…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that growth is something every business owner strives for, although expansion can also introduce new financial risks. Rising sales, new customers, and increasing demand often create the impression that everything is moving in the right direction. However, businesses that grow…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that one of the most common reasons businesses become less efficient over time is not a lack of effort or ambition, but a reluctance to invest in the systems that support growth. Many SME owners delay upgrading software, replacing outdated processes or introducing automation b…
Read MoreWe here at J McEvoy understand that many business owners naturally focus on increasing sales. Strong turnover is an important sign of growth, although it does not always reflect the true financial health of a business. A company can enjoy record sales while facing serious cash flow pressures that ma…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that one of the greatest strengths any SME can develop is a healthy cash reserve. Many business owners naturally focus on increasing sales, improving profitability and expanding their customer base. While these are all important objectives, businesses with strong cash reserves…
Read MoreAt J McEvoy we believe that successful businesses are built on informed planning rather than constant reaction. Every business faces unexpected challenges from time to time, but when reacting to problems becomes the normal way of operating, financial performance often begins to suffer. Decisions bec…
Read MoreTop 5 Things Revenue Looks for When Reviewing an Irish SME’s VAT Returns
At J McEvoy we believe that VAT deserves far more respect than it typically receives. For many SME owners, the bi-monthly VAT return is a routine chore, completed quickly and forgotten just as fast. Yet VAT is one of the areas…
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…