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Read moreDublin-Based · Nationwide Reach · EU Expertise
Expert Consulting
for Irish SMEs
We help ambitious Irish businesses scale with strategy, digital transformation, and EU compliance. From securing Enterprise Ireland funding to ranking #1 on Google— we’ve delivered for over 200 companies.
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What We DoEnd-to-end consulting
End-to-end consulting
built for Irish business
From early-stage strategy to EU market expansion, our six core practices cover every challenge facing Irish SMEs today.
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Strategic Growth
Data-driven strategies that scale Irish SMEs from local champions to market leaders.
€2.4M
Avg. revenue growth
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Strategic Growth
We craft bespoke growth roadmaps using market analytics, competitive intelligence, and proven frameworks tailored to the Irish and EU economic landscape.
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Digital Transformation
Modernise operations with cutting-edge tech that delivers ROI from day one.
35%
Cost reduction
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Digital Transformation
From cloud migration to AI integration, we implement digital solutions that reduce costs by 35% on average while future-proofing your business.
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EU Compliance
Navigate GDPR, sustainability reporting, and EU regulations with confidence.
100%
Compliance rate
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EU Compliance
Our compliance team ensures your business meets all EU & Irish regulatory requirements, including CSRD, GDPR, and sector-specific standards.
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Talent & Culture
Build high-performing teams that attract and retain Ireland's best talent.
40%
Reduced turnover
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Talent & Culture
We design organisational cultures that reduce turnover by 40% and boost productivity, using frameworks proven across 200+ Irish companies.
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Market Entry
Expand into EU markets with our on-the-ground expertise across 12 countries.
12
EU markets
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Market Entry
Leverage our pan-European network and local knowledge to enter new markets with confidence, reducing time-to-market by 60%.
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Financial Advisory
Maximise grants, optimise tax, and secure funding through Enterprise Ireland & EI programmes.
€50M+
Funding secured
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Financial Advisory
Our financial strategists have secured over €50M in grants and funding for Irish SMEs, navigating Enterprise Ireland, LEO, and EU Horizon programmes.
Discuss with usAbout UsDublin roots,
Dublin roots,
European ambition
Founded in 2016 from a Georgian townhouse on Fitzwilliam Square, Emerald Enterprises was born from a simple observation: Ireland’s most promising SMEs deserved world-class consulting without the Big Four price tag.
Today our team of 28 specialists has guided over 200 Irish businesses through growth inflection points—from securing €50M+ in Enterprise Ireland and EU funding to navigating GDPR, CSRD, and cross-border expansion into 12 European markets.
We believe in measurable impact. Every engagement starts with a clear KPI framework and ends with a documented ROI. Our 98% client retention rate speaks to a partnership model that goes far beyond traditional consulting.
Enterprise Ireland PartnerISO 27001B Corp Certified
98%
Client Retention
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Est. 2016
Leadership Team
Aoife Brennan
Managing Director
Former McKinsey partner with 15 years driving SME growth across Ireland and Europe. Trinity College Dublin MBA.
Cian O'Sullivan
Head of Digital
Led digital transformation at 3 Irish unicorns. Specialist in AI-driven business solutions. DCU Computer Science.
Siobhán Murphy
EU Compliance Lead
Former EU Commission advisor. Expert in GDPR, CSRD, and cross-border regulatory frameworks. UCD Law.
InsightsIdeas that move
View all insightsIdeas that move
Irish business forward
Digital
Compliance8 min read
CSRD Is Coming: What Every Irish Business Needs to Know by 2026
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive affects more companies than you think. Here's your compliance checklist.
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Funding5 min read
5 Enterprise Ireland Grants Your Business Is Missing Out On
Over €200M in grants go unclaimed annually. We break down the top programmes and how to apply successfully.
Read moreClient StoriesHear it from the
Hear it from the
businesses we’ve grown
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Emerald Enterprises transformed our operations. Revenue up 180% in 18 months, and we secured €400K in Enterprise Ireland funding we didn't know existed.
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Declan Roche
Roche Engineering, Cork
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your business?
Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our senior advisors. No obligations, just clear insights on how we can help your business thrive.
42 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin D02 X278
hello@emerald-enterprises.ie
+353 1 555 0199