Stack ’em and rack ’em: Microcreds are the new building blocks of learning
Time-poor learners can avail of bite-sized courses to fit in around busy lives and careers
Finance fit for the reality of today’s Irish farming
Flexible lending supports both productivity and sustainability
Succession ‘urgent challenge’ looming in Ireland’s agri sector
With one in five farms lacking a successor and only a third considered viable, Irish agriculture faces a growing succession crisis
Bringing space gains back to Earth
Focused, high-value innovation by Irish companies can have an outsize impact on the European space ecosystem
From breaking ground to groundbreaking innovation
Construct Innovate is accelerating innovation in Ireland’s construction sector by driving modern construction methods, supporting SMEs and scaling new technologies
Proximity to customers gives family businesses an edge
Surveys consistently find family-owned businesses are the most trusted type of business worldwide
‘Selling a business built over generations can trigger concerns about identity and legacy’
Emotions can augment practical challenges when it comes to family business exit options – with real commercial consequences
Cybersecurity on the building site and beyond
With BIM, IoT devices and cloud tools now central to projects, cybersecurity is becoming a core operational priority in the construction sector
The bottom line still counts: Do ESG funds keep up on performance?
New data from Europe and the US shows responsible investing remains resilient, with ESG funds delivering returns close to traditional portfolios despite market pressures
High-performance cultures: how trust and engagement drive results
Seetec and B. Braun show how trust, clarity and employee engagement translate into stronger performance and growth
‘The stigma has gone ... it is very rare to see a truly phobic patient anymore’
From spa-like clinics to same-day crowns, modern dentistry is quicker, smarter and far less scary
Mounting evidence links poor oral health to heart attack, stroke and dementia
Dentists explain how gum disease and oral bacteria may influence inflammation, chronic illness and long-term health – and why prevention is vital
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to mergers and acquisitions
Whether you are selling or buying, understanding the right deal structure for your circumstances is essential
Entertainment, professional services and tech lead the way in M&A activity
Most commentators expect a strong Irish M&A market in 2026, with technology anticipated to be the most active sector
There’s a consolidation happening in Ireland. But is bigger always better?
Private equity has had a major influence on the trend, particularly through ‘roll-up’ strategies