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At Buckley Scriven Oregan we know many Irish SMEs assume that profitability guarantees financial stability. In reality, a business can be profitable on paper and still run out of cash. In 2026, working capital pressure remains one of the most common reasons businesses experience financial strain, ev…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Break-Even Point: A Key Metric Too Many SMEs Ignore
Read MoreMany Irish SMEs focus heavily on revenue, growth and profitability. While these are important, there is one metric that is often overlooked yet fundamentally important to financial stability, the break-even point.
The break-even point is the level of sales required to cover all costs, both fixed and…
The Hidden Cost of Poor Pricing: Why Many Irish SMEs Undervalue Their Work
Read MoreMany Irish SMEs believe pricing is a commercial decision driven by competition. In reality, it is one of the most important financial decisions a business makes. Pricing determines not only revenue, but also profitability, cash flow and long-term sustainability.
The issue is that many businesses con…
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…