Sharing the benefits of success without creating a tax headache
KEEP employee share scheme was designed to help SMEs offer tax‑efficient share options, but valuation hurdles, strict compliance rules and tax risks continue to limit uptake
Time to turn intent into action – consistently and at pace
Ireland must move from ambition to action on infrastructure, says Dublin Chamber president David Kelly
Access to capital needed to scale family businesses
Almost two in three Irish companies are family run, but Government supports are needed in an increasingly competitive landscape
A broad investment church that continues to evolve despite political turbulence
Responsible investing is expanding rapidly as investors weigh climate risk, long‑term returns and reputational impact, despite a political backlash against ESG principles
DIY investing has democratised markets, but not without risk
You can diversify your savings and your wealth across savings and investments by utilising these platforms
It doesn’t take a risky investment to beat inflation
About €170 billion of household savings is on deposit in Ireland and 90 per cent of that is sitting in accounts earning less than 1 per cent
Developing leaders through change
From continuous feedback to targeted upskilling, organisations are reshaping leadership development to meet new demands driven by disruption and technology
The real drivers of employee loyalty
From pay and wellbeing to trust and development, organisations are taking a more holistic, people-led approach to improving retention and loyalty
Reducing the time and risk associated with new market entry
Acquisition can accelerate market entry dramatically but there are pitfalls
M&A: How artificial intelligence can seal the deal
AI can fundamentally alter deal-making and how target companies are evaluated
Trust is a must: Employee and customer confidence is the engine of effective change
Building trust brings benefits beyond the period of transformation – it becomes an accelerator when embedded in company culture
Why the aircraft sale and leaseback option has taken off
Sale and leaseback allows airlines to tap into diverse sources of capital and to optimise the mix of owned and leased aircraft in their fleets
Lease is more: Renting is airlines’ preferred option for good reason
More than half of the world’s commercial aircraft are now leased, not owned. Cost, flexibility and aircraft shortages explain why leasing has become the favoured route
More focus needed to nurture domestic business base
SMEs are still the backbone of the Irish economy, so how do we ensure they are supported?
Incentivising entrepreneurship through the tax system
Is there a case for targeted tax incentives to reward business founders for the risks they take on?