Who are the biggest losers in Budget 2027?
Apart from low earners who might have expected being better off than those enjoying the hike in the higher income tax threshold, few groups were expressing displeasure
Small Firms Association
Should the minimum wage be raised again?
Businesses are pushing back on the possibility of another hike in the minimum wage in the budget
Fewer than one in five small firms have built AI into their business models, survey finds
The Small Firms Association said a ‘significant gap’ remains between basic usage and strategic adoption
‘We were quite badly affected’: Irish businesses count the cost of fuel protests and blockades
Ibec says the ‘unprecedented nature of what unfolded’ means it may take ‘days or even weeks to fully assess the damage caused’
‘I bought a boat a few years back. It cost roughly what a deposit for a small house would have’
Me & My Money: Paul Murphy, CEO, Climeaction
Temporary PRSI rebate needed to help small Irish businesses, industry says
The SFA is asking for a €600m subvention to help with high energy costs
Onerous regulations frustrating delivery of infrastructure, NED told
High level of bureaucracy blocking delivery of projects, Dublin Chamber’s Aebhric McGibney says
Two businesses a day going bust because of rising costs, SFA director warns
Small Firms Association director tells delegates that small businesses accounted for 85 per cent of all shutdowns last year
Simon Harris needs to reset policies on labour costs to support small businesses struggling to make ends meet
PwC Insolvency Barometer released last week showed a 41 per cent increase in insolvencies, with SMEs accounting for 85 per cent of all business failures
Small business: ‘It’s so easy for the hidden price increases just to hit you from nowhere’
Warehoused tax debt deadline, supply chain issues and sharply higher labour costs at forefront of business owners’ minds as we enter the new year
Think before you click
Cyber threats can come from a variety of sources, including individuals, criminal organisations, and nation-state actors
Only the supermarkets know if they are charging fair prices
First milk prices fell across a range of retailers, then butter. But consumers are waiting for something more meaningful
‘I like to support buskers who add so much culture and beauty to our streets’
Me & My Money: Geraldine Magnier
Business lobbyist pleads guilty to €20,500 theft
Former Small Firms’ Association director will be sentenced in January for stealing from business improvement schemes
Recovering economy must be able to stand on its own
OPINION: Confidence and sales returning for bruised SME sector
Small businesses under significant financial strain, says Central Bank’s Ed Sibley
Deputy governor reiterates bank’s expectation that lenders work with SME borrowers
Covid-19 restrictions are biggest risk to small businesses
Emerging gap between small firms doing well and those struggling due to pandemic
New wage subsidy scheme to be re-examined over cashflow concerns
Employment wage subsidy scheme replaces earlier support supports
Rebooting Ireland
Reopening the economy is by no means as straightforward as shutting it down but there will be positive aspects to the new normal for business
Strict rules on queuing as Dublin shops prepare to reopen
Owners must ensure queues do not exceed length of shopfront under council protocols
Covid-19 financial measures will help economy bounce back, says Ibec
Trade unions also welcome €3.7 billion package
Your business week: Halo Business Angel Network, SFA Business Connect 2020
Expert insight on hand from conference in Co Wicklow organised by Enterprise Ireland
Small firms calls on Government to publish strategy
OECD recommended plan ‘needed to help support competitiveness in the sector’
Your business week: all the results, indicators and meetings
Netflix results due on Wednesday and a Central Bank conference on Thursday
Your business week: Irish and Euro zone unemployment
All Island Business Conference and ESRI Ageing Workford in Ireland study
Results from Trinity Biotech and McDonald's plus US Fed rate decision
Business This Week: Small Firms Association conference adopts an ‘innovate or expire’ approach to future business
All eyes on Ryanair as airline releases last pre-Brexit financial results
Your Business Week: Alphabet and Twitter results due; Checkout conference takes place
Small businesses call on Government to step up plans for no-deal Brexit
Job creation potential of sector needs ‘concrete’ support to be realised, SFA says
Hibernia Reit and DCC results plus CSO trade statistics due
Your business this week: Gap and Walmart to report, Simmons Leadership Conference
This Week in Business: Blair to address Web Summit Lisbon
National Analytics Conference takes place in Dublin, results due from Liberty Media
Mixed reaction to budget from business community
Hospitality sector crestfallen over VAT increase as others broadly welcome measures
‘Rainy day’ money should be redirected into education – Ibec
Business lobby says easing third-level funding crisis would be wiser use of fund
Business This Week: results, indicators and meetings
Ryanair’s full-year results expected to meet positive forecasts despite roster fiasco
Conference gives wind energy industry a boost
The week in business: results from IFG, euro zone unemployment and UK inflation
PTSB results to be overshadowed by loans controversy
The upcoming business week: Aryzta, Applegreen and Lufthansa also due to release results this week
Your Business Week: All the major events coming up
Results from Falcon and Greencore; Small Firms AGM; Irish retail sales
This Week: The events lined up in the business world
There’s the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, plus results from Avis Budget and Trip Advisor
Construction shindig hot on heels of housing-themed budget
This week in business: Paschal O’Donohoe’s balancing act; CIF conference
Thank you for drinking: Patricia Callan’s new role lobbying for alcohol industry
ABFI director wants the industry to be allowed into the policymaking tent
The key business events happening this week
For your diary: Greencore results; SFA annual conference;UK GDP; Irish retail sales
What did you do at the work Christmas party?
SFA reminds employers of their potential liability for indiscretions at festive work events
For your diary: the business events happening this week
Netflix and Intel results; euro zone inflation; ECB interest rate decision
Small Firms Association seeks return to 20% capital gains tax
Lobby group seeks temporary 10% CGT rate for site disposals to boost housebuilding
Employers group warns against minimum wage increase
Drop in sterling has left Irish goods 19% more expensive in the British market – SFA
Over 70% of small firms plan to hire this year, survey finds
Small Firms Association study indicates majority believe situation is improving
‘Struggling’ small businesses not seeing recovery
Group of small business owners says responsible and independent micro-enterprise is not rewarded
Cliff Taylor: Stability needed to keep firms in the ‘sweet spot’
Irish businesses need next government to ensure growth continues in domestic sector
Ibec calls for tax incentives to lure emigrants back home
New survey shows limited support for reform of income tax system to help Irish emigrants
Irish banks may be mispricing credit risk, says Honohan
Outgoing Central Bank governor highlights persistent relatively high loan rejection rates
Self employed tax credit wins over business groups
Noonan aims to achieve ‘tax equalisation’ for self-employed and entrepreneurs in future
Pay rises will endanger jobs and recovery, claims Small Firms Association
Chairman calls for tax cuts
Companies Act takes effect and will be ‘single rulebook’
Small Firms Association welcomes the Act which is Ireland’s largest piece of legislation
Peer-to-peer lender Linked Finance raises €2.5m in venture capital funding
Investment will be used to double staff numbers to 16 and expand operations
Business groups call for lower employment taxes
Chambers Ireland and the Small Firms Association publish their pre-budget submissions
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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