Insights

Practical insights drawn from real-world leadership and M&A experience, helping ambitious business owners make better commercial decisions and build more valuable businesses.

Thinking of Selling Your Business? What to Expect from an M&A Process

Thinking of Selling Your Business? What to Expect from an M&A Process. Understand the M&A process from preparation and valuation through buyer engagement, due diligence, negotiation and completion.

Sep 27

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You Don't Have to Win Every Event: A Lesson in Strategic Priorities

What Kate O’Connor’s European heptathlon gold teaches business leaders about strategic priorities, resource allocation and overall performance.

Aug 18

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Most Business Owners Ask The Wrong Question About Business Valuation

The strongest business valuations are created years before a transaction. Learn how EBITDA, buyer confidence and strategic value creation drive outcomes.

Jun 9

An Improving but Disciplined Market for M&A

Improving but disciplined M&A market in Ireland. Key insights on valuations, buyer scrutiny, and how to prepare your business for a successful exit.

Apr 15

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Leadership Strategy for SME Owners: The Long Game

Insights on leadership, strategy and succession from ACCA Accounting & Business article, with practical takeaways for SME owners planning growth or exit.

Mar 24

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Thinking of Selling Your Business? 10 Things You Need to Get Right Before You Exit

Thinking of selling your business? Here are 10 things you need to get right before you exit.

Feb 9

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Leadership Habits: Why Better Habits Beat Bigger Goals

Learn more about how James Clear's Atomic Habits can help you achieve those ambitious goals...

Jan 5

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Preparing for Growth: How to Align Leadership, Strategy & Structure Before You Scale

Growth is exciting but it's also unforgiving. Find out why growth fails without alignment...

Nov 11, 2025

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How to Develop a Winning Strategy: 7 Essentials for a Winning Team

Want to build a Winning Strategy? Make sure you understand these 7 leadership essentials...

Sep 15, 2025

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Digital Transformation Delivers Value in 5 Critical Ways - Insights From a CEO's Perspective

Find out how Digital Transformation can deliver value in these 5 critical ways...

Aug 19, 2025

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Acquiring a Business? 5 Critical Factors Most Buyers Overlook

Acquiring a business is one of the fastest ways to grow but it’s also one of the riskiest. Here are 5 critical factors smart acquirers consider before they sign.

Jul 29, 2025