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We here at Lombard believe that a business does not need to be large or complex to benefit from a formal budget. As 2027 approaches, many Irish SMEs will be making decisions about hiring, investment, pricing, borrowing and growth. Without a clear financial plan, those decisions can become reactive….

We here at Lombard believe that supplier terms deserve the same level of attention as pricing, sales and overheads. For many Irish SMEs, supplier costs can have a direct impact on margins and cash flow, yet agreements and purchasing arrangements can remain unchanged for years. Reviewing supplier ter…

We here at Lombard believe that stock should be viewed as more than a balance sheet figure. For many Irish SMEs, holding sufficient inventory is essential for serving customers and maintaining smooth operations. However, carrying more stock than the business needs can quietly tie up cash, increase c…

We here at Lombard believe that hiring a new employee should be viewed as a financial decision as much as an operational one. Adding to your team can create capacity, improve customer service and support growth, but the true cost of employment extends well beyond the salary on the payslip. Before in…

At Lombard 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 flow, staff and working capital. Before committing to further expansion, business owners should take a clos…

At Lombard 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 help identify available reliefs, manage cash flow and ensure important decisions are made with the tax consequences properly unde…

We here at Lombard 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 employees, opening new premises or entering new markets can all require significant investment before the addition…

We here at Lombard 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 upcoming tax liabilities before year end can provide greater clarity over cash flow, reduce the risk of unexpe…

We here at Lombard 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, businesses should look beyond the headline value and understand the impact on margins, cash flow, working capital, resources…

We here at Lombard 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 can include employer PRSI, pension contributions, benefits, recruitment, training, leave and other employment-related ex…