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...
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...
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...
Solutions for uncertain times
According to the latest Close Brothers Business Barometer, businesses are confident about the future despite rising costs impacting cash flow The survey, which canvassed the opinions of 900...
The Great Re-Connection
David Casey, Decare’s thought-leader on the future of wellbeing, discusses his pioneering doctoral research at Trinity College and why reclaiming social capital for a social species...
Knowledge is power
KTI’s extensive range of resources help small businesses to innovate in an increasingly competitive marketplace Why should small businesses know about Knowledge Transfer Ireland? Ireland...
Shaking things up
Irish cookbooks are changing for the better and it’s all thanks to Chicago-born Kristen Jenson. She talks to Better Business about her new venture, Blasta Books and why it’s time Irish...
Feel the networking fear…
…and do it anyway writes Geraldine Magnier, Director at Idiro Analytics If there was one thing I wish I had started earlier in my professional life, it would be networking. When I did...
