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At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that one of the most overlooked sources of funding for Irish SMEs is not a bank, an investor or a new customer. It is the extensive network of grants and supports already available, waiting to be claimed. Every year, a significant number of Irish businesses le…

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Hiring in 2026: The Full Financial Cost of a New Employee Beyond the Salary
At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that hiring is one of the most important investments any SME will ever make, and like every investment, it deserve…

The Hidden Tax Cost of Poor Record Keeping: Why Revenue Penalties Are Avoidable
We here at Andrew P Quinn Associates believe that few business costs are as frustrating as the avoidable ones, and penalties for poor record keeping sit firmly in that category. Every euro paid to Revenue in fines, inter…

At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that the weeks before year end are among the most valuable in the entire financial calendar. This is the moment when business owners still have time to act, rather than simply record what happened. Cash flow sits at the centre of that opportunity. A business c…

The Hidden Risks of Growing Without Regular Financial Health Checks
At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that growth without regular financial health checks is a little like driving faster without ever glancing at the dashboard. The journey may feel exciting, and for a while everything may appear…

How Strong Financial Processes Create More Resilient Businesses
We here at Andrew P Quinn Associates believe that resilience is one of the most valuable qualities any business can possess, and that it is built long before it is ever tested. When economic conditions tighten, when a major cu…

At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that the best growth plans begin not with ambition, but with understanding. Before any business commits to hiring, expanding premises, launching new services or entering new markets, it should have a clear and honest picture of its existing cost base. Growth b…

The Financial Impact of Taking on the Wrong Type of Customer
At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that not all revenue is equal. In the pursuit of growth, many SMEs operate on the assumption that every new customer is a good customer. Sales targets are met, turnover rises and the order…

Top 5 Financial Warning Signs That Your Growth Strategy Needs Reviewing
At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that growth should be a deliberate strategy, not simply an outcome that happens to a business. Many SMEs pursue expansion with energy and ambition, adding customers, staff and services yea…

The Hidden Cost of Waiting Too Long to Increase Your Prices
At Andrew P Quinn Associates we believe that pricing is one of the most powerful and most neglected financial levers available to SME owners. Many businesses review their costs regularly, negotiate hard with suppliers and watch th…