Archive for February 2026
Numbers That Matter: How to Use Financial KPIs to Drive Real Business Growth
At Adept we know in a world full of data, business owners are surrounded by numbers. Yet not all figures carry equal weight. To grow sustainably, you need to focus on the financial key performance indicators (KPIs) that truly matter. These are the metrics that reveal how efficiently your business op…
Read MoreBitcoin Recovers from Recent Lows as Market Volatility Eases
Bitcoin staged a partial recovery after briefly testing the $60,000 level, rebounding from its weakest point in more than a year as pressure across global financial markets showed early signs of easing. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had fallen sharply earlier in the session, sliding by around 5% to just above $60,000. It later recovered, rising…
Read MorePersonal Loan Borrowing Reaches New Quarterly High in Ireland
Personal loan activity in Ireland reached a new quarterly peak last year, driven by strong demand for car finance, home improvement projects, and green lending, according to the latest figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. The data shows that total personal loan values rose by 15.7% to €776 million, while loan volumes increased by…
Read MoreScam Advertising on Social Media Costs Irish Consumers Millions Each Year
Social media platforms generated an estimated €32 million last year from scam advertisements aimed at consumers in Ireland, according to new research commissioned by online banking platform Revolut and carried out by Juniper Research. The study highlights the scale of financial harm linked to fraudulent advertising on major social media channels. In the Irish market,…
Read MoreThe Cost of Standing Still: Why Continuous Financial Review Drives Performance
At Adept we know in business, success rarely comes from standing still. Markets change, customer behaviour evolves, and costs fluctuate. Yet many companies make the mistake of treating financial review as a once-a-year exercise. This static approach leaves them vulnerable to inefficiencies, missed o…
Read MoreThe Profit-First Mindset: Reshaping How Your Business Thinks About Money
At Adept we know many business owners see profit as something that comes at the end of the process — what is left after paying expenses, wages, and taxes. This traditional approach often results in profit being treated as an afterthought rather than a priority. The profit-first mindset turns t…
Read MoreFrom Compliance to Confidence: Using Financial Reporting to Drive Better Decisions
At Adept we know for many businesses, financial reporting is viewed as a compliance exercise. It is something that must be done for tax purposes or regulatory requirements. However, when used strategically, financial reports can become one of the most powerful tools for decision-making. They provide…
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