The Small Firms Association (SFA) has welcomed Budget 2018 as a step in the right direction for small business. SFA Director, Sven Spollen-Behrens, commented: “Budget 2018 is a signal of...
Medtech goes Boom
Investment and upskilling in a thriving medtech sector has resulted in the creation of several innovative Irish companies making...
Levelling the Playing Field
The “28th regime” proposal signals a major shift toward a truly “one market” future by 2028 In March, the...
Update on the EU’s AI Act
Small business owners need to be aware of new updates around the EU AI Act The EU AI Act is a landmark regulatory framework that...
Enhancing customer engagement
Jonas Breding at PayPal on why enhancing customer engagement and future-proofing go hand in hand Trust takes years to build...
How to avoid bad debts
With three in 10 small to medium businesses forced to write off bad debts in the last 12 months, it’s no surprise cashflow can...
Hard Graft at Craft
Better Business checks the pulse of the craft brewing industry in Ireland and chats to four brewers proving that size doesn’t always matter. Walk into most off-licences these days and...
Employment law compliance a growing burden on small...
Small firms are struggling to get to grips with the growing burden of employment law. That was the message from SFA Director Sven Spollen-Behrens who was speaking at the opening of the...
Enterprise Ireland Fund Targets Experienced...
A total of €500,000 in start-up funding will be available from Enterprise Ireland when a new Competitive Start Fund (CSF) competition targeted at Experienced Business Professionals opens...
Ryans Cleaning appoints new MD
Tipperary-based cleaning firm Ryans Cleaning has appointed Elaine Ryan as Managing Director for Ireland and the UK. Ryan has been with the company since 2009 when she started as financial...
Ten New Jobs for Gorey Firm
Gorey-based tech firm Voinext.com has announced that it will create ten jobs over the next 18 months. The company is an online customer engagement platform that makes it easier for...
Iconic Tipperary pub goes on the market
Iconic sports bar Gerry Chawke’s in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, is the latest public house to be placed on the market. It marks the end of an era after almost five decades behind the bar...
Start-Up Accelerator Launched in Shannon
A new start-up accelerator programme aimed at further enhancing the aviation and aerospace start-up ecosystem within Ireland has been launched in Shannon.
Rising minimum wage seen as “barrier to job...
The Small Firms Association has criticised the recommendation of the Low Pay Commission for the National Minimum Wage to increase to €9.55 per hour.
The Insurance Blues
The rising cost of insurance has hit small firms hard over the past few years. And there’s no sign of a let up. Better Business caught up with some industry experts to find out...
