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Small Business Sessions: Understanding finance equals success

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It's time for episode 11 of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast sponsored by 

We love accountants at Enterprise Nation and this week we're joined by a great one! 

, Enterprise Nation adviser and managing director of Grant McKnight, speaks to journalist 

 about an absolutely essential skill for successful entrepreneurs – understanding your finances.

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The Small Business Sessions (S5E11): How understanding your business finances will drive your entrepreneurial success

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The Small Business Sessions podcast (S5E11): How understanding your business finances will drive your entrepreneurial success

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<h2>Cormac Fitzgerald</h2>
FCPA, Managing Director
Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA, is an accountant with over 25 years’ experience working with SMEs of all sectors. Cormac has spoken nationally and internationally on SME issues, and was a guest speaker at the ICA India International conference in India addressing over 2,500 accountants on the theme of Supporting SMEs in Ireland. Cormac is passionate about supporting business, entrepreneurs and growing SMEs. Cormac also advises a diverse range of private clients across leading brands and multiple sectors helping them in a business advisory capacity. Dealing with SMEs in multiple sectors at all stages of the business cycle be it start -up, growth or exit together with his team. Combined with his vast experience in business he enjoys working with SMEs in all sectors from healthcare to hospitality. Cormac chairs the SMP/SME committee of CPA Ireland and an active member of ISME and Kinsale Lions Club which does local charitable work.

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Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA

<h2>Cormac Fitzgerald</h2>
FCPA, Managing Director
Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA, is an accountant with over 25 years’ experience working with SMEs of all sectors. Cormac has spoken nationally and internationally on SME issues, and was a guest speaker at the ICA India International conference in India addressing over 2,500 accountants on the theme of Supporting SMEs in Ireland. Cormac is passionate about supporting business, entrepreneurs and growing SMEs. Cormac also advises a diverse range

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