Maintaining our R&D edge in an increasingly competitive environmentIncentives are key to attract large investments and keep up in the medtech innovation arenaThu Dec 12 2024 - 05:00
Poor outlook for meeting offshore wind targetsEdel Corrigan reports on Ireland’s prospects of achieving its lofty offshore wind ambitionsWed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00
Trust is vital for charities but must be earnedTransparency around use of funds and the oversight of the Charities Regulator are crucial to maintain the public’s trust in charitable organisationsSat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00
How Ireland became a bigger investor in the US than China and IndiaIreland is pulling its weight in the US and is the ninth largest investor in the USIThu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00
Ireland’s skilled workforce crucial for future competitivenessA workplace culture that values recognition is key to nurturing an environment where employees are keen to upskillThu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00
Quality and safety key to Ireland’s global reputation in food exportsIreland exports nearly 90 per cent of its food production, with key markets in the UK, EU and beyondThu Nov 14 2024 - 05:00
How to draw up a decarbonisation roadmap for your businessBusinesses need to set realistic yet impactful targets for decarbonisation, understanding the frameworks and taking a structured approachWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
Planning system is where Ireland’s path to cycling gets clogged upCycling infrastructure is often promised but slowly delivered, with the brakes being applied at the planning stageWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
What are the best pension options for the self-employed?Being self-employed comes with many perks but you have to fund your pension without employer contributionsFri Oct 25 2024 - 05:00
Racing to the finish: How pension savers can make up for lost time‘A pension remains the most tax-effective way to save for retirement ... a decision that you will not regret’Fri Oct 25 2024 - 05:00
Pensions: The longer you leave it, the bigger the loss down the roadIs Government action required to make the pension system more attractive to younger people?Fri Oct 25 2024 - 05:00
Green finance careers: As the sector grows, so does demand for talentAmid a projected shortfall in graduates, there are plenty of career opportunities in green and sustainable financeFri Oct 18 2024 - 05:00
The second shift: Companies can lighten the extra load on working womenWomen continue to bear the burden of being primary family carer while also pursuing fulfilling careers. Business alone can’t change that but there is much it can do so support themFri Oct 11 2024 - 05:00
How the hybrid working landscape is changing yet againA balance between employer needs and employee expectations is still seen as important, with 40-60 per cent in-office attendance now the norm for many organisationsWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
An IPO can fund innovation, growth and acquisitions, and maximise valueA stock market flotation has clear benefits for companies seeking to access capital, though there are potential downsidesFri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00
Proactively manage your working capital to help keep cash flow smoothWhat can businesses do when they face a working capital or payment cycle issue?Fri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00
A good investment adviser will help you weigh up your risk appetiteIf you can put up with the volatility you get rewarded for it in the long run, says investment strategistThu Sept 26 2024 - 05:00
Social entrepreneurs support their communitiesProperty Marking Ireland, Active Connections and Grow Remove benefit from SEI partnershipWed Sept 18 2024 - 05:00
Social entrepreneurs are bringing the arts to the massesSocial Entrepreneurs Ireland recognises the importance of community and the value of the arts in shaping itWed Sept 18 2024 - 05:00
‘Ireland has a strong consumer base and a high level of disposable income, making it attractive to retailers’What does the Irish retail landscape look like now and into the future?Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00
Trending: what’s hot in retail?What trends will dominate the retail landscape next year and beyond?Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00
Battle retailWhich will win in the everlasting battle between online and bricks and mortar?Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00
AI is opening up whole new arenas in careers and creativityHow AI and machine learning are impacting careers now and in the future.Thu Jul 20 2023 - 00:00
AI is being used by scammers but it has the power to help fight fraudThe strength of artificial intelligence lies in identifying patterns of activity so its role in financial crime prevention and detection will be keyThu Jul 20 2023 - 00:00
Credit where credit is due as movement challenges status quoCredit unions are in a strong position to play an even bigger role in changing financial services environmentWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
AmCham survey reveals 64% of firms to increase Irish headcount over next year Despite skills gap in key areas, Ireland’s educated workforce is still a major attraction to FDI companiesFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s can-do attitude ‘focuses collectively on making things better for all’The reasons that made Google choose Ireland still hold fast, and its business here has grown in line with Ireland’s position as a digital front-runnerFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
Who are the next wave of fintechs and how can they be nurtured?Ireland’s fintech sector is thriving with more than 400 successful indigenous firmsFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Regulating fintech: Allowing for the innovation while protecting investors and consumersHow Ireland’s innovative fintech sector navigates regulation, to keep first-mover advantage while satisfying regulatory requirementsFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Tech troubles persist but Ireland fares better than international peersTop 1000: `The consistent message that IDA is hearing is that Ireland remains a highly strategic location for our clients and that it will remain so long into the future’Fri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Personalising the employee experience key to attraction and retentionChanging expectations post-Covid have led businesses to focus on ways of ensuring workers feel valuedFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
How to plan for the future when the only certainty is uncertaintyBusinesses must be proactive in analysing their abilities to stress-test the impact of the present turmoil on their business models, writes Edel CorriganFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Building a bridge to support Ireland’s needsHow Sisk meets Ireland’s society and economic needs via transport infrastructureFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Researching and developing Ireland’s engineering ecosystemSupporting Ireland's R&D ecosystem is crucial to maintain a competitive edgeFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
The construction industry and digitalisationDigitalisation provides a platform for quick and seamless collaboration and communication within project teamsFri May 26 2023 - 00:00
Sea change: scenery and surfing make Donegal an attractive location for workersEdel Corrigan discovers how Donegal County Council is working to highlight the county's allure to new business and residentsThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Broadening your horizons: how remote work is allowing employees to live further afieldWhere has benefitted from the remote working shake-up?Thu May 25 2023 - 00:15
A friend in need is a friend indeedWhat is friend-shoring and how can it improve international relations?Thu May 18 2023 - 06:00
Supply (chain) and demandHow technology and science are affecting supply chainsThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
How ethical is it to use AI in insurance?There are benefits to consumers and insurers in the greater use of big data and AI insurance, including a greater ability to understand and model risksThu May 04 2023 - 00:00
Key trends driving innovationThe insurance world is matching these important and evolving demands by using technology and big dataThu May 04 2023 - 00:00
Going into the menopause preparedHow diet and exercise can help manage the symptoms of menopauseFri Apr 28 2023 - 18:36
A helping hand: ‘There’s a huge opportunity for Irish businesses to make better use of EU funding to support their green transition’Investigating the supports available to assist companies’ sustainability effortsFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Will compliance around green reporting mean the end of greenwashing?With regulations developing, we can expect greenwashing companies to be publicly called outFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Cool customers Astatine decarbonising industrial heat emissionsAstatine is a company tackling the decarbonisation of industrial heat emissions using technological solutions such as high-temperature industrial heat pumps and solar PVFri Apr 28 2023 - 00:00
‘Living on a building site is a recipe for chaos’There are ways to minimise stress when extending your home , writes Edel CorriganThu Apr 27 2023 - 00:00
Don’t want to move? Extending or converting adds room plus valueIncreasing the size of your home by building on or repurposing existing space can make financial senseThu Apr 27 2023 - 00:00
Stuck for space? Here’s how to make the most of living in a small homeMaking the most of a small living space can involve creating mystery, an illusion of height and opportunities for storageThu Apr 27 2023 - 00:00
Deal or no deal? Experts upbeat about M&A for second half of 2023Edel Corrigan looks at the prospects for M&A activity in 2023, with predictions from experts at the front lines of corporate financeWed Apr 19 2023 - 15:22
Plastic surgery has advanced but you should still do your homeworkThings you should know before embarking on plastic surgeryFri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
