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Top 5 Financial Checks to Make Before Signing a Major Customer Contract
Read MoreWe here at Buckley Scriven Oregan believe that winning a major customer can be an important milestone for an SME, but a large contract is not automatically a profitable one. Before signing, businesses should look beyond the headline value and understand the impact on margins, cash flow, working capi…
Read MoreHow Rising Employment Costs Can Change the Profitability of an Irish SME
Read MoreWe here at Buckley Scriven Oregan believe that employment costs deserve much closer attention than simply looking at the salary paid to each employee. For Irish SMEs, the true cost of employment can include employer PRSI, pension contributions, benefits, recruitment, training, leave and other employ…
Read MoreAt Buckley Scriven Oregan we believe that strong credit control is essential for maintaining a healthy and predictable business. Late payments can appear to be an ordinary part of trading, but when overdue invoices become a pattern, they can put pressure on cash flow, increase administrative costs a…
Read MoreThe Financial Case for Building a Business Emergency Fund in 2026
Read MoreAt Buckley Scriven Oregan we believe that financial resilience is an important part of running a successful business. An emergency fund can give an Irish SME greater flexibility when unexpected costs arise, customers pay late or trading conditions change. In 2026, where businesses continue to face c…
Read MoreWhy Irish SMEs Should Review Their VAT Position Before the Next Growth Phase
Read MoreAt Buckley Scriven Oregan we believe that VAT should be considered as part of a business’s growth strategy, rather than treated solely as a compliance obligation. As an Irish SME expands, changes in turnover, customers, products, suppliers and trading arrangements can all affect its VAT position. Re…
Read MoreTop 5 Financial Questions to Ask Before Taking on a Major Business Loan
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