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At Buckley Scriven Oregan we know for many Irish SMEs, payment terms are seen as a routine part of doing business. In reality, they are one of the most powerful factors influencing cash flow and overall financial stability. Small changes in how and when customers pay can have a significant impact on…
Read MorePreparing Your Company for Due Diligence: An Exit Readiness Guide
Read MoreFor 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,…
Read MoreEarn Outs and Deferred Consideration: Structuring a Smart Business Sale
Read MoreEarn 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 Business Succession: Managing Conflict and Protecting Value
Read MoreFamily 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…
At Buckley Scriven Oregan we know many Irish SMEs reach a point where growth slows, despite strong demand and a solid reputation. Turnover plateaus, opportunities feel harder to convert and progress becomes inconsistent. This is often described as hitting a “revenue ceiling”, and in most…
Read MoreWhen Shareholders Fall Out: Legal and Financial Risks for SMEs
Read MoreShareholder disputes rarely begin with major disagreements. More often, they develop gradually through misalignment, unclear expectations and poor communication. By the time the issue becomes visible, the damage is often already underway.
For Irish SMEs, the impact can be significant.
The immediate…