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Don’t leave it to fate – it’s time to put in place an active currency strategy

Don’t leave it to fate – it’s time to put in place an active currency strategy

‘Any sensible business should now try and hedge at least half of their foreign currency exposure’

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 06:00
Blockchain technology a ‘revolution’ in the storage of data

Blockchain technology a ‘revolution’ in the storage of data

Bitcoin may be the best-known application of the blockchain, but it is only the start

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 00:00
Putting your credit card into an app

Putting your credit card into an app

People using their mobile phone as a wallet is firmly established in Ireland

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 00:00
Diversity is now the number one element driving investment

Diversity is now the number one element driving investment

‘Because interest rates are so low for money on deposit, people are looking to see how they can make their money work for them’

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 00:00
Time to look beyond the banks

Time to look beyond the banks

There are now many alternative sources of funding available and SMEs should be prepared to avail of them

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 01:01
Supporting SMEs – the backbone of the economy

Supporting SMEs – the backbone of the economy

With so many borrowing options out there now, lack of finance should not be the reason for a company’s failure

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 01:01
Gearing up for the challenges of growth

Gearing up for the challenges of growth

SMEs are increasingly turning to asset-based financing, which allows them to free up the cash to grow while they await payment from customers

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 01:00
Happy in your job? This could be the reason

Happy in your job? This could be the reason

The trends that are steering the workplace experience

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 00:00
We’ve seen the workplace of the future – and it’s grey

We’ve seen the workplace of the future – and it’s grey

A 1:1 ratio between years spent at work and in retirement is no longer sustainable

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 00:00
HR practitioners increasingly taking leadership roles

HR practitioners increasingly taking leadership roles

Credibility and influence of HR function with management team on rise, survey finds

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 00:00
Flying solo: Singles’ holidays (and a few that might lead to love)

Flying solo: Singles’ holidays (and a few that might lead to love)

There are plenty of options for people travelling on their own and some that even offer the promise of romance

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 00:00
Return of the management buyout

Return of the management buyout

As recovery take hold, debt and private equity funding make MBOs an option

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 00:00
Brexit: it’s not all bad news for Irish businesses

Brexit: it’s not all bad news for Irish businesses

Brexit’s only real impact on Irish business so far has been limited to sterling’s devaluation

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 00:00
Uncertainty is the new norm but it brings opportunities

Uncertainty is the new norm but it brings opportunities

Expansion and consolidation expected to be a feature both at home and abroad in 2017

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 00:00
There is  overseas appetite for Irish firms when value is to be had

There is overseas appetite for Irish firms when value is to be had

Ireland must show overseas companies we can support the scale of investment they want to make

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 00:00
Aviation  contributes   over €4 billion to  economy

Aviation contributes over €4 billion to economy

Ireland benefits from being a global hub for leasing and finance of aircraft

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 04:00
Aviation sector contributes more than €4 billion to Irish economy

Aviation sector contributes more than €4 billion to Irish economy

Low corporate tax regime and extensive double tax treaty network credited with underpinning success

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 01:00
Aviation deals set for take-off at Dublin air finance event

Aviation deals set for take-off at Dublin air finance event

Global conference sees 300 per cent increase in airlines registered to attend

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 00:00
Personal tax rates emerge as risk to Irish aviation sector

Personal tax rates emerge as risk to Irish aviation sector

Ireland’s status as aircraft-leasing global hub faces serious challenges in near future

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 00:00
The big, stressful house move:  how to do it right

The big, stressful house move: how to do it right

Moving into your dream home can be difficult. Here’s some advice from the experts

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 06:00
The top travel trends for 2017

The top travel trends for 2017

Where will you be holidaying this year? ‘Irish Times’ travel writers look into their crystal ball

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 06:01
Irish employers counting on returning expats to plug job gaps

Irish employers counting on returning expats to plug job gaps

With all the foreign direct investment, shortages are appearing in ‘top-end’ jobs

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 00:00
We came home for good – not just for Christmas

We came home for good – not just for Christmas

Seen the world and want to move home? These returned emigrants share their experiences

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 00:00
Great family days out over Christmas and New Year

Great family days out over Christmas and New Year

No need to stay cooped up this holiday season – gift yourself some great days out instead

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 06:01
Recruitment companies see SME hiring phase as a very good sign

Recruitment companies see SME hiring phase as a very good sign

Many of the candidates employers are keen to attract home are Millennials

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 17:29
Local government driving business growth

Local government driving business growth

City and district councils now responsible for local economic development

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 11:53
Preparing for the challenges of Brexit

Preparing for the challenges of Brexit

Businesses must have a plan in place to cope with all possible scenarios, say industry leaders

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 11:32
Magical Christmas markets around the world

Magical Christmas markets around the world

Lights, candles, action! Where here to go for guaranteed Christmas spirit . . . and gluhwein

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 00:00
Supporting sales and marketing with strategic approaches

Supporting sales and marketing with strategic approaches

Enterprise Ireland strategic marketing programme is designed to improve performance of companies already exporting

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 06:00
Keeping employees well at work

Keeping employees well at work

Initiatives designed to promote staff happiness and wellbeing have been pioneered by US companies

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00
US firms in battle for Irish talent

US firms in battle for Irish talent

American multinationals are at the forefront when it comes to attracting and retaining good staff

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00
LinkedIn and Symantec initiatives helping parent employees succeed

LinkedIn and Symantec initiatives helping parent employees succeed

Companies set the bar when it comes to offering their staff a healthy work-life balance

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00
How the funding landscape is driving future growth

How the funding landscape is driving future growth

Enterprise Ireland’s investments services division is an invaluable weapon when scaling up internationally

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00
Teaching through technology – 21st-century appliance of science

Teaching through technology – 21st-century appliance of science

Teachers say aim is to demystify technology and provide skills now required

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 13:59
Forging leadership for a post-Brexit future

Forging leadership for a post-Brexit future

For Enterprise Ireland, building leadership capacity is a crucial weapon in the war for talent ahead

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00
Technology skills are crucial for 21st-century students

Technology skills are crucial for 21st-century students

Education now increasingly encompasses classes in handling digital content

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 15:19
Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Lean’ scheme builds a competitive edge

Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Lean’ scheme builds a competitive edge

As businesses cope with the fallout from the Brexit vote, a renewed emphasis on competitiveness is advised

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 06:00
€30 million in sales expected at RDS homes and interiors event

€30 million in sales expected at RDS homes and interiors event

Over 25,000 visitors are expected to attend the Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show over the October bank holiday weekend

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 08:00
Getting to grips with changing landscape

Getting to grips with changing landscape

Workers can no longer expect to have a job for life and a guaranteed retirement income

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 03:56
Learning pension lessons from Australia and the UK

Learning pension lessons from Australia and the UK

Planning for income for your ‘third act’ the greatest priority

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
We’re living longer, so pension planning is even more important

We’re living longer, so pension planning is even more important

Realisation is dawning that pensions are not going to be as large as they need to be

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
Pension membership in the UK at a high but Australia shows the way

Pension membership in the UK at a high but Australia shows the way

Automatic enrolment is estimated to have brought an additional six million people to pension membership in Britain

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
Counting pension cover as part of a job benefits package

Counting pension cover as part of a job benefits package

As jobs for life die out, a new workplace approach to pensions is needed

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
The house that a Sligo couple built – from clay and straw

The house that a Sligo couple built – from clay and straw

Architect Féile Butler and husband Colin Ritchie use ancient building material, cob

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 00:00
Eight car free Irish breaks

Eight car free Irish breaks

Eight weekend trips for motorists who’d prefer to explore Ireland by bus or train

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 00:00

Insuring against cyber crime makes business sense

Cyber security insurance ranges from mobile phone cover to reputation risk

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 00:00
Extensive reach of cybercriminals continues to grow

Extensive reach of cybercriminals continues to grow

Areas of concern are national security, personal and sensitive information

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 00:00
Building your home, one mistake at a time

Building your home, one mistake at a time

There’s a steep learning curve when you’re building or carrying out a big refurb. People who have lived through it describe what they did – and what they’d do next time

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 06:30
Money talks: how to choose the right financial adviser

Money talks: how to choose the right financial adviser

In the market for a wealth manager? There are some questions you’ll want answered first

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 00:00
Private wealth management no longer the preserve of the rich

Private wealth management no longer the preserve of the rich

Retirement planning and the low-interest-rate environment are driving demand for impartial investment advice

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 00:00
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