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How to Read a P&L Without Falling Asleep
Money Talks
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Beginner
How to Read a P&L Without Falling Asleep
Most first-time buyers open a P&L statement and feel like they've been handed a page from The Matrix. Here's how to read it in plain English.
7 min read22/1/2025
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Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of a Business (and How to Spot Trouble Before It Smells Funny)
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Beginner
Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of a Business (and How to Spot Trouble Before It Smells Funny)
A business that looks profitable on paper but can't pay staff on Friday? That's a cash flow catastrophe. Here's how to spot trouble early.
6 min read22/1/2025
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Understanding Projections: Hope vs. Reality
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Intermediate
Understanding Projections: Hope vs. Reality
If sellers had their way, every business would double profits next year. Here's how to review projections like a seasoned buyer, not a hopeful romantic.
6 min read22/1/2025
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Hidden Costs and What Sellers Often 'Forget' to Mention
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Intermediate
Hidden Costs and What Sellers Often 'Forget' to Mention
When selling a car, you polish the wheels and forget the dodgy clutch. Selling a business? Same idea—just with more spreadsheets and fewer air fresheners.
8 min read22/1/2025
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Don't Close Your Business—Sell It Instead
Business Exit
Don't Close Your Business—Sell It Instead
Every year, hundreds of profitable Irish businesses quietly shut their doors. The owners don't think anyone would want to buy it. You're probably wrong.
5 min read22/1/2025
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How to Sell Your Business (Without Losing Your Mind)
Selling Guide
How to Sell Your Business (Without Losing Your Mind)
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. A practical, no-nonsense guide to selling your Irish business while keeping your sanity intact.
8 min read22/1/2025
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How to Keep Your Sale Confidential (And Why It Matters)
Selling Guide
How to Keep Your Sale Confidential (And Why It Matters)
Staff panic, customers flee, competitors circle. Confidentiality isn't about being sneaky—it's about protecting your business value during the sale.
5 min read22/1/2025

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How to Value a Small Business (Even If You Hate Spreadsheets)
Valuation

How to Value a Small Business (Even If You Hate Spreadsheets)

Most business owners either wildly overestimate or drastically undervalue their business. Here's how to get it right without an accounting degree.

7 min read22/1/2025
10 Rookie Mistakes First-Time Buyers Always Make
Buyer Tips

10 Rookie Mistakes First-Time Buyers Always Make

Buying a business is like buying a secondhand car—except it's full of employees, contracts, and emotional backstories. Don't stall at the starting line.

6 min read22/1/2025

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