Archive for October 2026

At O Leochain Associates we believe that Irish SMEs selling abroad have rarely faced a more unpredictable trading environment. Shifting tariffs, changing trade relationships and volatile currency markets can alter the profitability of an export order almost overnight. While no business can control g…

We here at O Leochain Associates know that many Irish businesses are built on family effort. Spouses help with the books, children work in the shop during holidays and parents lend a hand when things get busy. Paying family members for this work can be perfectly legitimate and, when handled correctl…

At O Leochain Associates we believe the Research and Development tax credit is one of the most valuable reliefs available to Irish businesses, yet it remains significantly underclaimed by SMEs. Many owners assume it is reserved for pharmaceutical giants, technology multinationals or companies with l…

We here at O Leochain Associates know that invoice fraud and payment scams have become one of the most serious financial threats facing Irish businesses. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting SMEs, knowing that smaller teams, busy owners and informal processes can make it easier to slip a fake invoi…

At O Leochain Associates we believe that e-invoicing will be one of the biggest changes to how Irish businesses handle VAT in a generation. Driven by new EU rules and Revenue’s plans to modernise the VAT system, the way invoices are created, sent and reported is set to change fundamentally over the…

We here at O Leochain Associates know that Christmas is a time when many Irish employers want to thank their teams for their hard work throughout the year. The way you reward staff can make a big difference, not just to how the gesture is received but to how much it actually costs your business. Use…