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At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe overheads are one of the easiest parts of an SME to lose sight of because they usually do not rise in one obvious jump. They tend to grow quietly through a series of decisions that each seem reasonable at the time. A new software subscription, an extra outsourced…

At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe one of the most misleading signals in business is strong revenue. On paper, rising sales figures can make a business look healthy, ambitious and successful. Owners may feel reassured by a full order book, growing turnover and a busy team. Yet strong revenue does…

At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe that every business owner faces an endless stream of decisions. Some are small and operational, while others can have a significant impact on profitability, cash flow, growth, and long-term success. Whether it is deciding when to hire, invest in equipment, launch…

We here at Francis O Kennedy & Co understand that employees are one of the most valuable assets any business can have. Skilled, experienced, and motivated staff contribute directly to productivity, customer satisfaction, innovation, and profitability. However, when employees leave and need to be rep…

We here at Francis O Kennedy & Co regularly work with business owners who are focused on improving profitability, increasing efficiency, and building stronger organisations. While many companies pay close attention to sales, marketing, staffing, and financial performance, one area often receives les…

We here at Francis O Kennedy & Co understand that running a business involves making hundreds of decisions every week. From managing staff and serving customers to controlling costs and pursuing growth opportunities, business owners are constantly balancing competing priorities. Yet one issue often…

At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe many Irish SME owners are not struggling because they lack ambition, work ethic or opportunity. In fact, the opposite is often true. Many business owners are working harder than ever, managing growing teams, handling increasing customer demands and respo…

At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe one of the most overlooked challenges facing growing Irish SMEs is not always competition, rising wage costs or economic uncertainty. Often the bigger problem is much quieter. As businesses grow, owners and management teams can gradually lose visibility over the…

At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe growth should create opportunity, stronger profitability and greater momentum. Yet many Irish SMEs discover an unexpected reality as they expand. More customers, larger teams and increasing turnover do not always make a business easier to run. In some ca…

At Francis O Kennedy & Co we believe many Irish SME owners make hundreds of decisions each month without realising that the quality of those decisions often determines the future direction of their business. Decisions around pricing, recruitment, investment, customer relationships and growt…