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Top 5 Financial Checks Irish Business Owners Should Make Before Increasing Headcount
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors believe that hiring a new employee should be viewed as a financial decision as much as an operational one. Adding to your team can create capacity, improve customer service and support growth, but the true cost of employment extends well beyon…
Read MoreWhy Irish SMEs Should Review Their Gross Margin Before Planning Further Growth
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors we believe that growth should be measured by more than increasing turnover. For an Irish SME, growing sales without understanding gross margin can create additional pressure on cash flow, staff and working capital. Before committing to further expansi…
Read MoreTop 5 Tax Planning Opportunities Irish SMEs Should Review Before the 2026 Year End
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors we believe effective tax planning is about more than preparing for a tax bill. For Irish SMEs, reviewing the business’s tax position before the end of 2026 can help identify available reliefs, manage cash flow and ensure important decisions are made w…
Read MoreThe Hidden Cost of Underestimating the Financial Impact of Business Growth
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors believe that growth is one of the most important goals for any ambitious SME, but growth does not automatically create financial strength. Increasing sales, taking on employees, opening new premises or entering new markets can all require sign…
Read MoreWhy Irish SMEs Should Review Their Tax Payment Schedule Before Year End
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors believe that tax planning should be part of an SME’s wider financial planning rather than something left until a payment deadline arrives. For Irish businesses, reviewing upcoming tax liabilities before year end can provide greater clarity ove…
Read MoreTop 5 Financial Checks to Make Before Signing a Major Customer Contract
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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,…
Read MoreHow Rising Employment Costs Can Change the Profitability of an Irish SME
We here at DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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,…
Read MoreThe Financial Case for Building a Business Emergency Fund in 2026
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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 busine…
Read MoreWhy Irish SMEs Should Review Their VAT Position Before the Next Growth Phase
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 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 affe…
Read MoreTop 5 Financial Questions to Ask Before Taking on a Major Business Loan
At DMQ Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors we believe borrowing can be an important part of growing an Irish business, funding investment or managing a major opportunity. However, taking on significant debt is a decision that can affect cash flow, profitability and financial flexibility for ye…
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