With Sterling recovering slightly for the first time since Brexit the big question is where to now?
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...
Brexit vote puts severe pressure on small firms
UK vote to leave a major blow to small business in Ireland Irish Government must take a lead in negotiations Exchange rate impact will be felt immediately
Microfinance Ireland Cuts Lending Rate For Small Firms
State-OWNED lender Microfinance Ireland (MFI) will cut the interest it charges small businesses by 1 percentage point from the start of July.
Irish Self Employed To Get Social Security Benefit
“A new deal” has been proposed by Ireland’s Social Protection Minister. Leo Varadkar has said that the Government intends to “extend more social insurance benefits...
30 SMEs on E-Commerce Funding Shortlist
The IE Domain Registry (IEDR) announced their shortlist of SME’s for a share of the 2016 OPTIMISE Fund. IEDR selected thirty SMEs for the shortlist, of which 10 will be selected.
Chinese Tourists Encouraged to Visit Ireland
The Chinese overseas tourist market is booming and Ireland needs only a small share of it to make a major impact. A recent trade mission from Ireland marked a big step forward in...
New Government Action Wanted For Small Business
The Small Firms Association (SFA) held its annual conference this week, with its chairman issuing a call for the new Government to address a number of issues affecting small businesses in...
Irish small firms discouraged from seeking bank loans
Irish small firms are the most likely in the EU to avoid applying for loans because they believe their application will be rejected. That’s according to a study of 6,287 small and...
SFA call for Minister for Small Business
The(SFA) have today called for the reintroduction of a dedicated Minister for Small Business in the next Government. Announcing a new Programme for Government, the organisation called for...
Sean Gallagher – The Way I See It
Businessman Seán Gallagher weighs in on the small business landscape in Ireland and offers some advice for entrepreneurs and business owners. “The thing that really sets entrepreneurs...
