Wine and dine well rested and with a clear head... or perhaps notVirtuous beer, comfy pillows and a Mediterranean lunch deal are among autumn’s offers in hospitalityWed Oct 04 2023 - 05:00
M&A financing: Higher cost of funds effects how deals are structuredIn mergers and acquisitions a common mistake is being ill-prepared to take advantage of an opportunityFri Sept 29 2023 - 00:00
In a management buyout don’t let emotion cloud business senseMBOs typically require debt funding – both parties should go in with their eyes open, considering all the risksFri Sept 29 2023 - 00:00
In the mix: Diversifying is designed to work over timeBy widening the spread of your investment, the likelihood of any one major downturn upending everything is reduced.Thu Sept 28 2023 - 00:00
Robo-advisers may be out but sustainability is here to stayAutomated financial planning is passé, while wealth managers don’t foresee focus on the environment going out of fashionThu Sept 28 2023 - 00:00
Sustainable transport is coming – just not fast enoughThe trends in transport coming down the tracks and what impacts these changes will have on all of usFri Sept 22 2023 - 09:04
EVs put Ireland’s fleet managers in the driving seatAs the electrification of the national fleet accelerates, so too does that of the business fleetFri Sept 22 2023 - 00:00
Let’s get phygital – retail is buying into tech to keep customers happy and margins secureFrom virtual shelves to augmented reality, the smart brands are doing itFri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
How physical stores are fighting back‘With the power to buy whatever you want at your fingertips, it’s more important than ever for retailers to offer customers an experience that’s worth leaving the house for’Fri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
Training options in cybersecurityFor most organisations, staff represent the first and last line of defence, which is why cyber awareness training is vital.Thu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
Working from home risks and how to reduce themEnsuring the organisation is protected while employees work from home costs money, however the cost is minimal compared with that arising from a successful cyber attackThu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
In AI we trust – or do we?Always having a ‘human in the loop’ is one suggestion for ensuring trustworthy artificial intelligenceThu Jul 20 2023 - 11:42
Innovation is Irish dairy sector’s formula for international successFrom protein powders to adult formula taking off in China, added-value products are opening up new marketsWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Leaning into continuous improvement helps businesses to flourishWhy being lean can be a company’s best defence against rising costsWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Family businesses take pride in a legacy of successOften pillars of the community, family businesses form the backbone of the nation’s home-grown economy with retail and homebuilding being especially strong sectors. Here’s three success storiesFri Jun 30 2023 - 11:00
The importance of research and development in attracting US investmentIreland’s success in attracting FDI in recent years has been aided by its growing reputation as a global centre for innovation and developmentFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
‘New-collar jobs’: looking beyond traditional hiring criteria Trends in the Irish labour market, strongly influenced by US multinationals, include looking outside traditional hiring models and creating alternative pathways into the workforceFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
Wall of capital drives M&A appetite but deals are taking longerTop 1000: After a stellar 2021, mergers and acquisitions activity came back to earth somewhat in 2022Sun Jun 25 2023 - 11:00
Foreign holidays are in demand, so don’t wait around for last-minute dealsMulti-generational holidays increasingly popular as people prioritise travel over other discretionary spendsSat Jun 24 2023 - 00:00
Ireland in summer is incomparableNot everyone wants to be on a beach in a hot country. Some people prefer the lush greenness that you get with our climateSat Jun 24 2023 - 00:00
Developing the skills for fintech growthAs banks and fintechs continue to morph into one another, the view of what a traditional ‘job in the bank’ means has changedFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Ambition and equity mean future looks sparkly for goldsmith Chupi SweetmanTop 1000: Can-do attitude, a strong green ethos and ‘investment dating’ are the drivers of Chupi’s growthThu Jun 22 2023 - 11:30
Nine trends affecting workplaces todayFrom flexibility to culture, retention to chatbots, Sandra O’Connell reports on the issues encountered in workplaces around the countryFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Trends in fintechThe biggest development in fintech, as it appears to be in almost every sector if you believe the hype, is the rise of generative artificial intelligenceThu Jun 08 2023 - 16:03
Living – working and visiting – is all easier in sunny GoreyThe bustling Wexford town of Gorey is the gateway to the sunny southeastSat May 27 2023 - 00:01
New technology driving engineering successIncreasingly, behind all the heavy engineering lies an intricate web of innovative digital technologies.Fri May 26 2023 - 00:00
Post-pandemic policies will have to reflect people’s changed attitudes to work-life balanceCovid-19 and its aftermath changed our view of what it takes to achieve a good work-life balance. Policy-makers and employers might have to catch up, writes Sandra O’ConnellThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Developing skills to thriveHow Skillnet Ireland training helps businesses capture opportunities in challenging timesThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Agreement undoubtedly improves cross-Border trade in some sectorsThe Windsor Framework has clear benefits for certain businesses but Brexit has left others more risk awareThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
Recent challenges underline the benefits of building resilience A resilient supply chain can respond to and recover from unplanned disruptionsThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
The big data questionInsurance companies have vast amounts of data at their disposal. Why are some in the industry leveraging it quicker than others?Thu May 04 2023 - 12:00
Public and private sectors pull together for clean energyIreland is making progress in its development of renewable power assetsFri Apr 28 2023 - 18:32
Small steps can lead to giant leaps for the planetHow Huawei is putting sustainability into practice at every stage of its operationsFri Apr 28 2023 - 13:00
Focused support helps SMEs make sustainable changes and savingsSector-specific guidance can benefit businesses seeking to go green and reduce costsFri Apr 28 2023 - 00:00
How you can use old devices to make money and protect the planetA new recycling initiative from Three extracts value from used phones, tablets and wearablesFri Apr 28 2023 - 00:00
Why so many like to be beside the seaside in Bray Neighbourhood Series: Wicklow’s northernmost town offers quality of life and strength of community in spades — and buckets!Sat Apr 22 2023 - 00:00
Tools for gaining the skills to bridge Ireland’s productivity gapSandra O’Connell looks at some of the efforts being made to boost the productivity of Irish SMEsWed Apr 19 2023 - 05:00
Non-invasive facial procedures can help achieve the Cinderella effectThe number of face lifts completed has fallen as more people are opting for non-surgical treatments as a way of avoiding or delaying the face lift until a later stage,Fri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
Why new-generation brands are making waves in haircareBig volume curls are back but this time around the emphasis is on being kind to your crowning gloryFri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
An essential guide to skincare through life’s ages and stagesSkincare products available over the counter can contain active ingredients that a decade ago would only come on the basis of professional advice and people can overuse themFri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
Finance sector fully engaged with ESG’s positive impact imperativeIn recent years there has been significant global growth in ESG investing underpinned by both a strong investment case and a strong regulatory agenda.Thu Mar 30 2023 - 00:00
Home-grown international success storiesIrish companies’ success in Europe is built on strong cultural foundations at homeThu Feb 23 2023 - 15:58
Accentuating the positive pays for firms deemed top places to work Organisations recognised for 10 years or more are Great Place to Work ‘laureates’. How do they achieve it?Thu Feb 23 2023 - 00:00
Instilling a culture of innovation through educationSenior leaders must develop the skills to translate ambitions and objectives into strategic projectsThu Feb 23 2023 - 00:00
Taking the MBO optionAn MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the companyFri Feb 17 2023 - 00:01
‘Motherhood’ penalty and ‘good daughter’ penalty: a double whammy for women’s payWe may be in age of equality but there’s little that is equal in women’s finances, writes Sandra O’ConnellThu Feb 16 2023 - 16:32
Despite the challenges 2022 was a good year for Irish M&AsRising funding costs, a slowing domestic economy and the prospect of a global recession had an impact on mergers and acquisitions in 2022 - but not as much as you might expectWed Dec 21 2022 - 05:00
Ireland doubles down on supports for innovation and entrepreneurshipEuropean Innovation Scoreboard ranks Ireland as a ‘strong innovator’ with performance above the EU averageWed Dec 21 2022 - 00:01
Mind the gap – how implants and dentures can bring back your smile“Implants are suitable for patients who either present already with missing teeth, or who have a failing tooth which will require replacement"Sat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
