Jim Power economist, Deirdre Clune MEP and Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA at Kinsale Lions Club Budget Breakfast Briefing. Co authors Jim & Cormac produced this book and research as a deep dive into the Irish SME sector.

Workforce of the future

Private businesses gain a competitive edge from their employee relationships founded on shared values and mutual trust. But even the strongest bonds must be nurtured especially given the effects of technology on people’s roles and working patterns. The culture of the business is vital and being flexible core to the team morale.

Never let a crisis go to waste

Our final point runs through all of the above and that’s to never let a crisis go to waste. It also encapsulates this idea of thinking both short and long term. To survive and thrive in the face of multiple disruptions, private businesses & SMEs may need to consider radical changes to aspects ranging from who owns the business to who takes executive decisions to how it’s funded. Crisis management is part of any organisation from the external challenges that exist. SMEs are good to adapt and remain resilient.

2024 - A defining Year

Whatever 2024 brings, it’s a year that will play to SME businesses’ inherent strengths. It’s time to leverage those strengths to the full – and focusing on our key issues will help. Our team are on hand as always to do a review and deep dive to analyse your business be it small, medium or large and to see how revenue growth and cost control and KPI’s can help.

As an entrepreneur, you need an advisor that can cut through the noise and add value who has experience.

F & P offers a specialist, founder-focused, service to help start-ups and scale-ups thrive. It’s run by people with relevant, real-world experience and draws on our comprehensive knowledge and expertise. It’s focused on you, your goals and on freeing you up to focus on what matters.

We have worked with start-up and scale-up companies at all stages of the business life cycle, from idea stage to unicorn funding rounds and successful exits.

From angel investors to government bodies and more, we’ll provide the knowledge, expertise and connections you need.

Business Book -”Smart Tips for SMEs” - Understanding The SME Environment In An Irish Context.

Business Book -Smart Tips for SMEs - Smart Tips for SMEs is a deep-dive in to the SME (Small-medium sized Enterprises) sector in Ireland, with case studies and contributions from thought leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners. The research and book provides insight into the SME sector - the most important part of the Irish economy.

Whether starting your journey as an SME, or seeking to re-establish your existing brand, this book is for you. Academics, historians, economists, sociologists, current affairs writers, policy makers, companies, students, SMEs and individuals will all find fascinating insights in this book. It is a really important piece of literature with evidence-based- solutions for the next generation of entrepreneurs. It is in libraries, colleges such as MTU & UCC and a research paper and book which has been well received by policy makers and political leaders. Written by Economist Jim Power & Accountant Cormac Fitzgerald it was sold nationally in all leading bookshops in Ireland.

To order a copy please call 353 21 4774500 or order online at info@fitzgeraldandpartners.com and we can mail you a copy of same or call into our offices in Kinsale town centre.