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Article by Patrick Sutton, Partner, O’Kelly Sutton, published in The Sunday Business Post 28th January 2018 One of the easiest mistakes any business can make is to let fixed costs creep up over time. Whilst costs are a necessary part of any business, when they get out of control it can have a crippling impact…

Article by Patrick Sutton, Partner, O’KellySutton in The Sunday Business Post, 28th January 2018 The Irish unemployment rate fell to a nine-year low in November 2017 of just 6.1 per cent. This is expected to fall further in 2018 to close to 5 per cent. It’s getting to the stage where employees can pick and choose who they…

Sunday Business Post, January 2017 by Patrick Sutton As a start-up founder, you will be working very long hours, possibly seven days a week, and managing all aspects of the business. As time moves on, you begin to build a team around you to fulfill certain roles such as admin, finance, technical, production, or sales.…

Pat Sutton discusses the changing role of the accountancy profession in Irish business with Karl Fitzpatrick.

Planning for Business Growth Sunday Business Post June 2016: The lowdown By Patrick Sutton Four fully actionable targets for growth To achieve growth and boost profitability, SMEs and family-owned firms must take decisive action. A strategic plan can help to identify opportunities for growth and set out strategic objectives. The strategic plan should have fully…

Pat Sutton receives award from Anne Keogh

The inaugural Irish Accountancy Awards took place on Thursday, April 21st 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dublin. Ireland’s accountancy industry was recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of over 350 industry professionals. 15 prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders, practices and teams within the industry. Pat Sutton said…

Business Advisory News O’KellySutton are delighted to be invited to contribute regular business advisory articles for AIB Business Banking and their website and newsletter. In our recent article http://business.aib.ie/blog/2015/11/7_common_challenges we outline common challenges and opportunities for SME’s and family owned businesses in todays changing environment. We expect to look at practical tips for implementing real growth in…

Businesses who should undertake the O’KellySutton Strategic Business Planning (SBP) programme are those who: want to achieve growth – taking on new owners or investors – launching new products – moving into new markets – increasing size of workforce – looking to kick start their business – next generation joining the business – where buying…

Budget 2016 sends a strong message of confidence to businesses and households alike with a little for everyone approach. O’KellySutton welcomes the positive measures for business, some of which are newly introduced, however there is more to be done over the next few years. There was a welcome introduction of the entrepreneurs relief of 20%…

All directors must now disclosure their salaries to the public – how would you feel about your next door neighbour knowing your salary? Well under section 305 of the new Companies Act 2014, which came into effect in 1 June 2015, ALL directors including shadow directors and de-facto directors must now disclose their director’s remuneration…

How to control fixed costs

Future-proof your talent base in 2018

Hiring your first executive

Pat Sutton on South East Radio’s ‘Business Matters’

Planning for Business Growth

O’KellySutton Wins Best Small Practice in the Irish Accountancy Awards

Business Advisory Newsbriefing

Strategic Business Planning for SMEs and Family Businesses

Budget 2016 – A message of confidence.

Disclosure of Salaries – Companies Act 2014