Business Owners Survey.

Share your experience as a business owner or owner manager in Ireland and help shape a clearer picture of confidence and growth across the country.

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Share your views: Dains Ireland Business Owners Survey

Across Ireland, business owners are facing new challenges and finding new opportunities. Some are expanding, others are planning succession, and many are focused on building stronger, more resilient businesses. Every story is different, yet the goal is the same: to grow with purpose and confidence.

At Dains Ireland, we work closely with owner managers and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of Irish business. Having completed our own acquisition in Ireland, we understand what growth feels like from the inside. It takes energy, clear thinking and the right support at the right time.

We are now inviting business owners to take part in our Business Owners Survey. Your experience and perspective will help us understand how confident business leaders feel, what their priorities are and what kind of support will make the greatest difference.

Why Take Part

  • Add your voice to a national picture of business confidence and growth in Ireland
  • Share your experience as an owner manager or business leader
  • Receive early access to the survey results and insights from the Dains Ireland team

Who should take part

If you run or lead a business in Ireland, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are growing, investing or planning for the next stage, your story matters.

Take the survey

Thank you for helping us shine a light on the realities of running and growing a business in Ireland today. It takes only a few minutes to complete.

    Take Part Here

    About Dains Ireland

    Dains Ireland advises owner managers and business leaders across Ireland. We support growth, investment and succession with practical, experienced advice. Our team combines local insight with international reach through the wider Dains Group.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who should complete the survey?

    Owner managers, managing directors and business leaders who run or lead a business in Ireland.

    How long will it take?

    Just a few minutes.

    Will I receive the results?

    Yes. Everyone who completes the survey will receive a summary of the findings and key insights from the Dains Ireland team.

    Why is Dains Ireland running this survey?

    We want to understand the challenges, ambitions and opportunities facing Irish business owners so that our guidance remains practical, relevant and useful.

    How will my information be used?

    All responses are confidential and will be reviewed together. Individual answers will never be published or shared outside Dains Ireland.

     

    In partnership with Business Plus

    This survey is supported by Business Plus, Ireland’s leading publication for business news and insight.

    Neal Morrison

    Neal Morrison

    Regional Managing Partner

    Neal joined Dains Ireland (formerly McInerney Saunders) as partner in 2004 and has a particular interest in the business advisory and corporate finance areas. Neal has a broad range of experience in adding value to clients through restructuring projects, acquisitions, financial planning as well as overseeing a broad portfolio of audit clients. Neal recently stepped into the role of Regional Managing Partner at Dains Ireland, following two decades of working with clients and colleagues at McInerney Saunders.

    What our clients say

     

    The team at Dains Ireland have always delivered a thoroughly professional and dedicated service and have proven to be a supportive and flexible business partner, taking the hassle out of payroll for Milano. We have no hesitation in recommending them to other businesses interested in outsourcing this important service to a firm they can rely on and trust.

    Jackie Freeman

    Finance Director, Pizza Express

     

    They consistently deliver payroll that is accurate, efficient and compliant. It is one less thing to worry about and we would highly recommend them.

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    Managing Director, Alliance Insurance Brokers

     

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