Could you be overlooking a simple way to reduce absenteeism and boost productivity, asks Carol Deasy. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is clear – employers must ensure, as...
Every Trick in the Book
Traditional bookshops are doing everything they can to fend off tough competition from online retailers and the growing...
Meeting in the Middle
Before engaging in litigation, businesses should look to mediation and independent intervention writes Deanna O’Connor. Legal...
For the Love of Land
Named Overall Winner at this year’s SFA Small Business Awards, Leinster Environmentals is committed to environmental...
Strategise to transform
Aligning digital transformation with business strategy is crucial for success, says Karl Flannery. Navigating a successful...
National Enterprise Hub
Irish SMEs can now access Government supports easier than ever. A new free service called the National Enterprise Hub has been...
Shaken and Stirred
Named Outstanding Small Business at the SFA National Small Business Awards, Drinks Botanicals is going from strength to strength. CEO and founder Laura McCarthy talks to Jennifer McShane...
Investing in staff
Oral diseases are among the most common diseases in the world. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 estimated that oral diseases affected half of the world’s population (3.58 billion...
Understanding Statutory Sick Pay
With Statutory Sick Pay and Sick Leave entitlement days on the up in 2025, SFA HR Executive Zaynab Lawal takes a look at what employers need to be mindful of. Statutory Sick Leave and Sick...
Ar Aghaidh Linn
Ealaín na Gaeltachta supports the arts and artists in Irish language areas across the country. Its new CEO, Rachel Holstead, speaks to Deanna O’Connor about the new role and how she’s...
Navigating Capital Acquisitions Taxes
The former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said: “I’m an optimist, but an optimist that carries an umbrella.” Many of the business people we meet have established and grown...
Set up for success
A successful project needs a competent project manager. Sinead Gallagher offers five tips on how best to support project managers and achieve success. Project management is essential for...
Brighter days ahead
As the days get shorter and the mornings darker, many of us feel the creeping weight of low energy and mood. For some, it’s more than just winter blues; it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder...
Real impact for everybody
Recently elected to a second term as Chair of the SFA, Ger Magnier is looking forward to another two years to continue her hard won momentum on projects and initiatives. In her day job...
Readymade Retail Opportunity for Small Business
Christmas will come early for one local business this year, as Champion Green, Ireland’s support local initiative is giving small businesses the chance to win a €50,000 retail...
