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Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Gross Margin Before Planning Further Growth

At Fortis 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 ...
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Top 5 Tax Planning Opportunities Irish SMEs Should Review Before the 2026 Year End

At Fortis 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 ...
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The Hidden Cost of Underestimating the Financial Impact of Business Growth

We here at Fortis 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 ...
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Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Tax Payment Schedule Before Year End

We here at Fortis 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 ...
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Top 5 Financial Checks to Make Before Signing a Major Customer Contract

We here at Fortis 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, ...
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How Rising Employment Costs Can Change the Profitability of an Irish SME

We here at Fortis 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 ...
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The Financial Case for Building a Business Emergency Fund in 2026

At Fortis 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, ...
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Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their VAT Position Before the Next Growth Phase

At Fortis 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 ...
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Top 5 Financial Questions to Ask Before Taking on a Major Business Loan

At Fortis 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 ...
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