How start-ups can navigate the bumpy journey to growth when bank loans aren’t an option
A good idea can get a company up and running, but it will rarely be enough to attract investment
More funding options than ever but scaling gap remains
Recent improvements in Irish firms’ access to finance are now encountering headwinds
Why do women still retire with less wealth than men?
Career breaks, maternity leaves and lower lifetime earnings continue to create a significant pension gap
For Irish savers, there has never been more options from European banks
While long-term wealth building can be better served through investing, the cash you choose to hold on deposit still needs to work for you
Young people being pushed into volatile stocks, says bank chief
As you start out in your career, the key is to become confident in dealing with your finances rather than chase huge returns
‘Fragmented, owner-operator sectors are exactly the profile private equity looks for’
Top 1000: Succession challenges and economies of scale are driving a wave of consolidation across fragmented sectors, writes Danielle Barron
The business of cybersecurity: Resilience is just as important as compliance
Mature organisations have moved cybersecurity out of the server room and into the boardroom
Employment impact depends on how technology is adopted
Companies most able to use AI are seeing faster headcount growth than the least AI-exposed firms
Ireland’s AI strategy: Attracting investment and talent
Government document provides framework for seizing the immense opportunity that excellence in AI development offers
Unlocking healthcare potential through AI and data
Health lags behind other sectors in AI adoption but the technology is already transforming research, work practices and patient outcomes
Building a future-fit electricity grid
Essential to supporting the State’s climate and economic ambitions, Ireland’s biggest electricity grid expansion programme is under way
Europe can escape fossil fuel shocks by accelerating its energy transition
Europe’s future prosperity is inextricably linked to the strength and resilience of its energy system
As regulatory complexity dissuades investment, Europe demands simplicity
The goal is clear: to enhance economic competitiveness
Ireland, America’s fifth-largest investor, doubles down
US companies employ about 245,000 people in Ireland, while Irish firms employ over 200,000 across all 50 US states
The R&D tax credit: Ireland raises its game as competitors play catch-up
Now is the time to broaden supports in order to sustain leadership