What's at stake?Handing out company shares or options to staff to keep them happy can be a good solution if you know what you are doing and attach…Fri Jun 24 2011 - 01:00
Fresh fish taste, in a packetSOME PEOPLE ARE put off cooking fresh fish by its smell and feel, but help is at hand thanks to a smart new way of packing fresh…Fri Jun 24 2011 - 01:00
Cool ice bath innovation makes waves in sporting circlesHYDROPOOL: THE HEALING benefits of applying ice following strenuous exercise are well documented and ice baths are already in…Fri Jun 24 2011 - 01:00
Food contamination test gets global green lightLUXCEL : GETTING ILL from eating contaminated food is a very unpleasant experience and food manufacturers continually test their…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Getting ahead in the cloudDIGITAL MINES : STARTING A NEW business in a recession may sound like a recipe for sleepless nights but if the business in question…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Train to surviveYears of experience in the HR departments of multinationals left Tim Ryan well disposed to establish his own training company…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Shining a light on council savingsBELFIELD TECHNOLOGIES: CASH-STRAPPED local councils in the United Kingdom are switching off street lighting to save money and…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Sparking life into traditionFor the oldest companies, it’s easiest to stick to the tried and tested – but long-established brands find maintaining a close…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Counting up the hoursMarket research analysis is a remarkably sophisticated field, and a leading company has found great success by basing its European…Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00
Tangled up in greenEnvironmental regulation is yet another cost in time and money for SMEs struggling to cope – and the latest EU diktat may be …Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Micro-generation problems solved newCOOL POWER PRODUCTS: BUSINESSES, FARMS and households are turning to alternative sources in an effort to become more self-sufficient…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Simple skin analysis device has a beautiful futureMIRAVEX: THREE PHYSICISTS from Trinity College Dublin are behind the launch of a new device that analyses skin damage and helps…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Food for thoughtHaving built up a thriving eco-food business during the boom, Sarah Flanagan is now finding the costs overwhelmingFri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Sausages from the seaFISHPÍNÍ: Most kids will choose sausages over fish every time, but a new format may helpFri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
Mobile app is focused conversation starterSHHMOOZE: STRIKING UP A conversation with a stranger at a seminar or conference can be a challenge, all the more so if you are…Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00
At the end of the line?Case study: Having made some classic mistakes in the financing and development of his business, John O'Reilly must now try to…Fri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00
Emerging artists get web boostYOUBLOOM: GETTING NOTICED has always been the toughest challenge facing any emerging musician or artist.Fri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
The Skype's the limitMOOZLER: ‘FIVE YEARS ago the main competition within the mobile phone business was other operatorsFri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
Real-time simulators for doctors coming upHAYSTACK : GIVEN THE choice, most people in need of surgery would opt for a daycare procedure over being admitted to hospital…Fri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
Video images show up level of vibration and strainCENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL OPTICS : A WIDE RANGE of industries from aerospace to healthcare need to measure materials’ vibration …Fri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
Create an impressionPresenting a professional application is important when looking for funding from State bodies A sloppy application will not necessarily…Fri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
When a manager goes badStephen Morrisey set up the Irish subsidiary of a thriving American company, building up a strong businessFri Nov 26 2010 - 00:00
Time to transformScrutinise your business and then change your offering to take advantage ofnewopportunities here and overseas to survive the …Fri Oct 29 2010 - 01:00
How far should he go?O’Brien is very keen to break into the European market where better weather would offset some of the seasonality of the products…Fri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00
And in real life . . .INNOVATION IN ACTION: From a paint that can help fight hospital superbugs to a high-end coffee boiler, two Irish companies are…Fri Jun 25 2010 - 01:00
Team BuildingMASTERCLASS: At a certain stage, small businesses need to expand their management team, but the process is a difficult oneFri Jun 25 2010 - 01:00
Foreign AffairsEven if he could identify suitable suppliers in China or India, Kelly wonders how could he be assured of 100 per cent reliability…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Give Your Product WingsMASTERCLASS: THE SMALL size of the Irish market makes exporting a necessity for growth-minded companiesFri Apr 09 2010 - 01:00
Competitive edgeARECORD 350 teams from the National College of Ireland and Ireland’s 15 Institutes of Technology entered this year’s Newstalk…Fri Feb 05 2010 - 00:00
Farming For IdeasCASE STUDY: In 2003 Eric and Charlotte Matthews set up their eco farm, a business incorporating artisan food production and …Fri Jan 08 2010 - 00:00
Make Eco FriendlyMASTERCLASS: As green-based companies move further into the mainstream, it is even more important to give good value to customers…Fri Jan 08 2010 - 00:00
Farming For IdeasCASE STUDY: In 2003 Eric and Charlotte Matthews set up their eco farm, a business incorporating artisan food production and …Fri Jan 08 2010 - 00:00
Make Eco FriendlyMASTERCLASS: As green-based companies move further into the mainstream, it is even more important to give good value to customers…Fri Jan 08 2010 - 00:00
Your company needs youMASTERCLASS: In a recession firms should open up, explore new sources of potential revenue and look to employees for ideas and…Fri Oct 02 2009 - 01:00
Clear WinnersSTUDENT ENTERPRISE COMPETITION: Clarity, team-work and good presentation skills are the key areas participants of the Student…Fri Oct 02 2009 - 01:00
Reva intent on attracting the massesELECTRIC CAR maker, Reva, is getting serious about its efforts to get more people into its cars – literallyWed Sept 09 2009 - 01:00
Are they being served?MASTERCLASS: With buyers slower to commit, sales people have to work harder and come up with new approaches to ensure they can…Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Survival InstinctsSURVIVAL - MASTERCLASS: Business is a tough environment in a recession but there are ways and means of making the most of a …Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Timely reminderIN THE early days of time management, the system revolved around keeping checklists and ticking boxes.Mon Jun 08 2009 - 01:00
Starters OrdersINNOVATION MASTERCLASS: Starting a business is always a risk but any enterprise that survives recession will be well-placed …Mon Apr 06 2009 - 01:00
Suppliers feel heat over costsTHE CRISIS in the motor industry is taking its toll on the automotive supply business in Europe and the US.Wed Mar 18 2009 - 00:00
Morale BoostINNOVATION MASTERCLASS: Ensuring the wellbeing of the employees who remain after layoffs is crucial to a business's success …Mon Mar 02 2009 - 00:00
Lonely at the topBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: LIFE CAN be lonely for the owners of small businesses at the best of timesMon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Success you can vouch forResearch and Development: WHEN ENTERPRISE Ireland introduced its innovation vouchers in 2007 they were dismissed by some as …Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
A drive for changeGREEN ISSUE MOTORING: Electric cars are a no-brainer given transport and environmental concerns Two marketing students with …Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Start up greenINNOVATION MASTERCLASS: While their philosophies may differ, green and non-green businesses share the same objective - to make…Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Pulling at the loose threadsCASE STUDY : A combination of market changes has left a fledgling ethical fashion company struggling to keep afloatMon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
